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Great American Treasure Hunters scheduled to arrive in Madisonville February 23, 2026
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) -- Great American Treasure Hunters is coming to western Kentucky next month. In partnership with the National Coin Collectors, Treasure Hunters will be hosting a three-day event the first week of March in Madisonville. It will take place on March 3 through March 5 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the […]
Perry County officials seek tips on vehicle vandalism incident February 23, 2026
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) -- The Perry County Sheriff's Office is investigating three complaints of vehicle damage. Deputies say the damage may have been caused by a small caliber projectile. It happened between 11 a.m. and 5:50 p.m. on Saturday. According to the sheriff's office, the area of concern is believed to be between Deer Creek […]
Newburgh Area Food Pantry receives $1K donation from Wayne’s Appliances as part of Giveback Project 2026 February 23, 2026
NEWBURGH, Ind. (WEHT) -- The Newburgh Area Food Pantry is getting a boost to help meet steady demand, after receiving a $1,000 donation through the Wayne’s Giveback Project 2026, hosted by Wayne’s Appliances. Volunteers with the pantry say they’re currently serving about 130 to 140 families each month, helping neighbors in Newburgh and Yankeetown who […]
Ivy Tech hosts its 37th College Goal Sunday February 23, 2026
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) -- In Ivy Tech's Carter Library, College Goal Sunday, a national event sponsored by the Indiana Student Financial Aid Association, was in full effect. Students and their families are able to bring income records and receive help directly from financial counselors from schools like USI, Ivy Tech and the University of Evansville. […]
Wild Eggs to open Evansville location February 22, 2026
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) -- Evansville now has another spot available for breakfast. Wild Eggs opens up its Evansville location starting Monday morning. The restaurant is located along Hirschland Road north of Vogel Road. Wild Eggs is a contemporary breakfast, brunch and lunch chain with locations in Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio. Wild Eggs soft-open took place […]
Student-athletes to serve at McDonald's charity event February 22, 2026
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) -- A community fundraiser planned at Jasper McDonald's locations will support two local families. The event will be held at both Jasper McDonald's locations on Monday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. eastern time to support Cora Hopf, Adeline Boyles and their families. The event will feature student-athletes from Jasper High School […]
Evansville man arrested for drug charges February 22, 2026
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) -- Evansville police say one man is facing charges after an incident on Saturday evening. Authorities say they were watching a man along Judson Street with an AR-15 style rifle magazine. The man has been identified as Ellis Barnes. Police say they observed Barnes placing a backpack inside a gas station and […]
Daviess County man charged with sex crimes against animals February 22, 2026
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) -- A Daviess County man is behind bars after police say he had sexual relations with a dead deer. Officials with the Central City Police Department say a man driving through Muhlenberg county called 911 after they saw a man appearing to have sexual intercourse with a dead deer on the side […]
Evansville locals back nonprofits at Franklin St. gumbo cook-off February 22, 2026
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) -- Evansville residents have lined up down both sides of Franklin Street for the 12th annual Franklin Street Gumbo Cook-Off. This year's theme for the cook off was Rinse and Repeat. People in attendance received wrist bands instead of new mugs. However people could still buy mugs from previous years. Officials from […]
Evansville woman arrested attempting to set house on fire February 22, 2026
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) -- The Evansville police Department say an Evansville woman has been arrested for an attempted arson. According to EPD, dispatch received a call 3:38 p.m. for an active fire at the 3300 block of Forrest Avenue. Police say an officer was dispatched when it was reported as an arson when neighbors could […]