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First West Nile Virus case found in Vanderburgh County July 22, 2025
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - The Vanderburgh County Health Department (VCHD) says Indiana’s first West Nile virus (WNV) disease case for the 2025 mosquito season has been reported in a Vanderburgh County resident. The VCHD is advising the public to take precautions against mosquito bites due to the risk of mosquitoes transmitting the disease progressing through […]
Mayor Terry opens new round of Forward Together grants July 22, 2025
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry announced that her administration is now accepting applications for a new round of Forward Together grants. Mayor Terry created the initiative in 2024 to strengthen local nonprofit efforts aligned with the city’s priorities of neighborhood revitalization, public safety and poverty reduction. This year, eligible nonprofit organizations may […]
KY Virtual Library honors Brescia woman with Sheree Award July 22, 2025
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) says Sister Judith Nell Riney, the recently retired director of library services at Brescia University, is this year’s winner of the Kentucky Virtual Library (KYVL) Sheree Award. Officials say the award recognizes individuals who have made lasting contributions to the KYVL through their service […]
Sheriff's office to dedicate K9 training facility in memory of Joe Sells July 22, 2025
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - Oliver's Heroes and the Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office will dedicate a K9 training facility in memory of Joe Sells. Sells was the founder of Oliver's Heroes, an organization created to support retired K9s with veterinary care and nutritional needs. Officials say his commitment to police dogs lives on through the facility. […]
EPO to hold annual gala next month July 22, 2025
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - The Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra is inviting the public to attend its annual gala next month. Night of Harmony is scheduled to take place on August 23 at Bally's Riverfront Event Center. EPO director of marketing and special events Chris Harp was on Eyewitness News Daybreak to talk about how to get […]
Warrick Rotary Club annual golf scramble next month July 22, 2025
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - The Warrick Rotary Club's annual golf scramble is scheduled to take place on August 11 at Rolling Hills Country Club. Money raised from the event will be used to support numerous projects. Club president John Abel and Fred Emory from Warrick Rotary joined Joe and Gretchen on Eyewitness News Daybreak on […]
Henderson nonprofit continues to help Texas flood survivors July 22, 2025
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - Henderson nonprofit 4 Good Community is still in Texas helping flood survivors in Kerrville. Tim Sears drove a bus full of clothes, teddy bears, shoes and cleaning supplies down to Kerr County last week. On Monday, he set up at a Walmart handing out items. He posted an update on Facebook, […]
Back-to-school backpack giveaway taking place in Mt. Vernon July 22, 2025
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - Family Matters of Posey County is hosting its annual back-to-school backpack giveaway event on Tuesday. The event is being held at Hedges Community Center in Mt. Vernon. Family's need an appointment in order to receive a backpack for their child. Information on how to register for the event can be found […]
Vanderburgh County Fair kicks off for 2025 July 22, 2025
VANDERBURGH COUNTY, Ind. (WEHT) - The Vanderburgh County Fair has officially kicked off with plenty of rides, food booths, and shows, but most importantly plenty of ways to stay cool during the week. The fair has several resources available to help survive the heat. The Vanderburgh County Fire Department is set up, with Community Paramedic […]
VHS closes donation shed due to heat July 22, 2025
They are closing the shed for the safety of the volunteers.