EYEWITNESS NEWS

• Evansville man charged in fentanyl overdose death April 1, 2025
  Zachary Wagner, 23, is being charged in connection with the death of Terry Thornton.
• Cattle truck overturns in Gibson County, injuries confirmed April 1, 2025
  Gibson County Sheriff Bruce Vanoven has confirmed that a truck carrying cattle has overturned on Highway 41 north of the town of Patoka.
• Former Wayne City police chief pleads guilty to corruption charges April 1, 2025
  HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Illinois says a former Wayne City police chief appeared in federal court Monday and admitted to selling forfeited items confiscated by the department for his personal benefit. Officials say Anson Fenton, 46, of Belle Rive, pleaded guilty to one count of […]
• Second location opened for sandbags due to long lines April 1, 2025
  People in Daviess County will have a second location at Panther Creek Park for residents to acquire sandbags as of 10:30 a.m.
• Holiday World’s Thunderbird has updated height requirement April 1, 2025
  HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari announced that Thunderbird will have a minimum height requirement of 48 inches, down from 52 inches. Officials say Thunderbird opened in May 2015 as "the first launched wing coaster in North America." The 3,000-foot-long steel roller coaster features four inversions and a Linear Synchronous Motor-powered launch […]
• MPD releases more details on how manhunt for fugitive ended April 1, 2025
  Madisonville Police are sharing more details to the capture of a wanted fugitive from Hopkins County.
• Lane closures planned for I-69 in Vanderburgh County April 1, 2025
  HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced alternating lane closures for I-69 in Vanderburgh County. INDOT says beginning on or around April 7, crews will begin alternating lane closures on I-69 near the I-64 interchange in Vanderburgh County. These lane closures will occur between the 19 and 21 mile markers of […]
• Meet 2025 Remarkable Women winner: Casey DePriest April 1, 2025
  NEWBURGH, Ind. (WEHT)- Over the last month, Eyewitness News has introduced women in the Tri-State who work tirelessly to make a difference in the community. Today we meet Casey DePriest, the woman who works to make life easier for those in our community who need to be heard. On any given day, you can find […]
• Posey County EMS conducts free car seat checks and lead testing April 1, 2025
  HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- Posey County Emergency Officials are helping to promote child safety by checking car seats and testing for lead. Posey County EMS is holding an event this afternoon at the St. Vincent Wellness Clinic located at 4922 Highway 65 in Poseyville. No appointment is needed and people can stop by between 1 p.m. […]
• Pamela Stevenson launches campaign for Senate April 1, 2025
  HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- Kentucky House Minority Leader Pamela Stevenson officially launches her campaign for the seat now held by Senator Mitch McConnell, who announced in February he would not seek re-election. Stevenson is a Democrat from Louisville and is a retired Air Force Colonel, attorney, and minister who has served in the Kentucky House since […]