EYEWITNESS NEWS

• USI to propose no tuition increase at public forum June 5 June 3, 2025
  HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - The University of Southern Indiana (USI) is proposing that tuition and mandatory fees be held flat for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 academic years in response to a recommendation by the Governor and Indiana Commission for Higher Education, as well as a desire "to maintain affordable educational excellence."  Officials say a hearing […]
• Santa Claus Police attempt to identify shirtless trespassers on video June 3, 2025
  HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - The Santa Claus Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying multiple shirtless individuals who appeared on security video early on Tuesday morning. "While there is a time and place for recreational activities and pranks, they should not occur on someone else's property, particularly not at 2 am," reads […]
• IN State Comptroller Nieshalla calls to delist Chinese companies   June 3, 2025
  HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - Indiana State Comptroller Elise Nieshalla joined a coalition of state financial officers from across the country urging the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to investigate the continued listing of China-based companies on American stock exchanges. In a formal letter addressed to SEC Chairman Paul Atkins, the signatories called attention to […]
• 1 injured in Owensboro trailer fire June 3, 2025
  HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- Officials with the Daviess County Fire Department say that one person was injured as a result of a trailer fire in the 6800 block of Lamplite Circle in Owensboro. According to officials, crews with the Daviess County Fire Department, Yelvington Fire Department and Thruston-Philpot Fire Department were dispatched to the area just […]
• Dozens protest prosecution of man charged in Shane Breedlove murder case June 3, 2025
  HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - A group of people protesting the prosecution of a man charged in the 2015 murder of local musician and DJ Shane Breedlove were marching near the Civic Center on Tuesday. The group assembled in front of the Danks & Danks Law Office to show their support for Bobby Handegard Jr., who […]
• Disaster Recovery Center in Daviess County reopens June 3, 2025
  HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - FEMA says the Disaster Recovery Center in Daviess County has reopened and resumed normal working hours after a temporary closure. According to FEMA, the center in Daviess County is located at Stanley Fire Department, 159 Highway 1554, in Stanley. Officials say normal working hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and […]
• Woman pleads guilty to criminal mischief following house fire June 3, 2025
  HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - An Evansville woman has been sentenced in reference to a January house fire. Court records show Alicia James pleaded guilty to criminal mischief, which is a lesser charge. She changed her plea on May 30. Officials say James has already served six months in jail, as she has already received credit […]
• Community Yard Sale and Celebration on the Courthouse Lawn take place next weekend June 3, 2025
  HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- Next weekend is a busy one in Warrick County, with several fun events planned. A community yard sale will take place at the Newburgh Museum from June 12-14 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. June 14 is also Flag Day, and there will be a celebration on the Boonville Courthouse […]
• Formerly missing Perry County man found alive June 3, 2025
  HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - According to the Indiana Clearinghouse for Information on Missing Children and Missing Endangered Adults, a formerly missing Perry County man has been found. Officials say the Silver Alert on Nikhil Sood has been cancelled as of June 3. The sheriff of Perry County told us Sood has been found safe. ISP also reports […]
• Old National Bank shooting case allowed to move forward June 3, 2025
  HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- A Kentucky judge allows a lawsuit to go forward, which would hold several gun businesses responsible for the 2023 Old National Bank mass shooting that occurred in Louisville. Jefferson County Circuit Court Judge Mitch Perry recently ruled that the case could continue, despite a federal law that gives gun manufacturers and dealers […]