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One person dead in Centertown house fire January 12, 2026
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The Ohio County Sheriff confirms one person has died after a Sunday afternoon fire. According to Ohio County Sheriff Adam Wright, they, along with the fire department, responded to a home in the 7000 block of 69 South in Centertown. The Sheriff says they believe the home had been on fire for […]
Crews on scene of active structure fire in Daviess County January 11, 2026
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) -- Fire crews are on scene of an active structure fire in Daviess County. According to dispatch, the call came in at 2:20 p.m. at Curdsville-Delaware Road. Dispatch says crews are on scene of an active structure fire. Eyewitness News is working to get more information. This is an ongoing story.
Evansville police arrest Vanderburgh County jail officer after high-speed pursuit January 11, 2026
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) -- The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that deputies assisted the Evansville Police Department in arresting a Vanderburgh County jail officer. According to the sheriff's office, the arrest followed a high-speed vehicle pursuit that began on U.S. 41 and ended in a crash near State Road 57 on Saturday. The sheriff's office […]
Indiana residents raise concerns on high utility costs to state representatives January 11, 2026
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) -- Constituents voiced their concerns to their state legislators as the legislative session kicked off. The Browning Room in Central Library was filled with residents awaiting to hear what their legislatures are fighting for this session on Saturday. Topics like redistricting and health care were discussed. The biggest concern by far is […]
Vanderburgh County Democratic Party elects new 4th Ward council member January 10, 2026
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) -- The Vanderburgh County Democratic Party has elected a new 4th Ward council member following a caucus. The caucus elected Kendra Hatfield to be the new 4th Ward council member. The caucus only went through one round of voting. "I feel honored," says Hatfield. "I believe the caucus saw that I will […]
Who's in the News? Executive Director Shannon Sandefur January 10, 2026
Executive Director of the Henderson County Public Library HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - The Smithsonian’s Museum On Main Street (MOMS), in cooperation with Kentucky Humanities, will bring “Americans,” which is an exhibit that explores stories that highlight how deeply intertwined American Indians are in the culture of the United States, and this exhibit is heading to […]
Owensboro Catholic girls roll in road win at Owensboro January 10, 2026
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEHT) - The Aces dominate the Red Devils and secure a 68-33 win. They will be back in action against Our Lady of Providence tomorrow, tip-off is at 6 p.m.
Home Team Friday After the Buzzer: Week 1 January 10, 2026
HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) - If you missed out on our first Home Team Friday After the Buzzer show of 2026, you can watch the entire program on this web page here. Don’t miss HTF After the Buzzer after Eyewitness News at 10 p.m. each week. Part 1: Part 2:
Evansville Christian holds on to beat Tell City January 10, 2026
EVANSVILLE, Ind (WEHT) - Evansville Christian holds on in the end to beat the Tell City Marksmen 76-69. The Eagles will travel to face Barr-Reeve Saturday night meanwhile the Marksmen will try to get their second win of the year when they welcome Paoli Saturday night.
Northeast Dubois own paint to take down South Knox January 10, 2026
HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) - The Northeast Dubois Jeeps own the paint to take down the South Knox Spartans 59-44. The Jeeps look to make it three wins in a row when they face Southridge Saturday night. South Knox will face Mater Dei at home Saturday as well.