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- The Salvation Army responds to "historic" flooding in Kentucky February 18, 2025HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - The Salvation Army says after heavy rainfall caused historic flooding across Kentucky and Tennessee over the weekend, it is mobilizing to assist impacted communities. Officials say some areas received more than 8 inches of rain in just 24 hours, leading to widespread flooding, power outages and water shortages. Hardest hit were […]
- Luce Fire crews complete water rescue of stuck motorist February 18, 2025Luce Fire Water Rescue along with Spencer County EMS and EMA, Spencer County Sheriff and other responders were able to get the occupant out and to safety.
- Sheriff reports gun fired at motorist on Highway 60, Hawes Blvd. February 18, 2025No injuries have been reported in an incident involving shots fired at a moving vehicle on Highway 60.
- Dispatch confirms few road-related incidents at this time February 18, 2025HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - Some dispatch centers have received a few reports in regard to the roads. Officials with Evansville Central Dispatch say there are a few vehicle accidents at this time, but these accidents are spread out evenly, with no specific problem area. Officials with 9-1-1 Henderson Dispatch say nothing has really happened at […]
- Dolly Parton Imagination Library funding proposed to be cut in IN budget February 18, 2025HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - Officials with Warrick Literacy and Educational Connections (WLEC) say funding for the Warrick County Dolly Parton Imagination Library will be cut on Governor Braun's proposed budget. Match funding from the state will continue until July 1, 2025 if this portion of the budget is approved. Officials say research confirms that early […]
- Evansville attempted murder suspect case dismissed February 18, 2025A suspect charged with attempted murder last year has his case dismissed without prejudice.
- Narcan box now available on USI campus February 18, 2025University of Southern Indiana students have partnered with USI Public Safety to bring a Narcan box to campus and educate the community on its use.
- Checking out the snow in the Tri-State February 18, 2025EVANSVILLE, Ky. (WEHT) - Eyewitness News crews headed out into Evansville to check out the roads. Our crews caught footage of a snow plow clearing the roads in Evansville. We also visited Wesselman Park and Wesselman Woods to check out the snowfall in that area. If anyone wishes to submit any snow pictures, please either […]
- EVSC basketball, after-school programs changed due to forecasted weather February 18, 2025The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation has cancelled Tuesday night's basketball games and after-school programs will end early due to the upcoming winter weather.
- Owensboro deadly shooting suspect, victim identified February 18, 2025The alleged perpetrator of a deadly shooting in Owensboro Monday night has been identified, and the name of the victim has been released.