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Sacramento weather siren breaks ahead of severe weather March 16, 2026
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) -- A weather siren stationed in McLean County is not working. According to the Sacramento Southern District Volunteer Fire Department, the weather siren in Sacramento will not go off if severe weather occurs. The fire department asks people to find alternative ways of being notified in the event of severe weather. Eyewitness […]
Western Kentucky road work schedule from March 15-21 March 15, 2026
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) -- The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has announced the road work schedule for many parts of western Kentucky. This list includes the county and the mile marker the projects will take place. You can find the exact mile markers here. Officials say all work is subject to change depending on numerous factors, including […]
One person injured in Gibson County motorcycle crash March 15, 2026
UPDATE: The road is back open. See the original story below. HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) -- An accident with injuries has shut down a road in Gibson County. According to dispatch, a call came in around 3:20 p.m. about an accident involving a car and a motorcycle on State Road 64. Officials say one person has […]
Tell City police respond to two separate crashes involving teens March 15, 2026
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) -- The Tell City Police Department responded to two separate vehicle crashes involving pedestrians. According to police, they both took place on Saturday hours apart. The first crash took place around 5:56 p.m. when officers responded to a crash involving a pedestrian near theintersection of 12th Street and Tell Street. Police say […]
Crews put out grass fire in Muhlenberg County March 15, 2026
MUHLENBERG COUNTY, Ky. (WEHT) -- Fire crews were on scene of a grass fire in Muhlenberg County. According to dispatch, a call came in around 12:05 p.m. near Tooley Hill. Officials with the Wildland Fire and the Division of Forestry say the fire was started from a fire pit. The fire is out and no […]
Strong winds break electric pole: part of Lynch Road closed March 15, 2026
UPDATE: A temporary fix of the power pole is working, and traffic is now moving again on Lynch Road. See the original story below. HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) -- A downed electric pole has closed a part of Lynch Road in Evansville. A release from Evansville Vanderburgh County Emergency Management says strong winds knocked down a […]
Severe Weather: Storm shelters in the Tri-State March 15, 2026
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) -- Storm shelters are opening in the Tri-State ahead of severe weather. Below is a list of storm shelters by county: Posey County Officials say more shelters are expected to open. Warrick County Union County Muhlenberg County Bremen Beechmont Central City Drakesboro Graham Greenville Nelson Creek Powderly Rosewood
Boonville food truck hosts give back event for family in need March 15, 2026
BOONVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) -- The community of Boonville supports the family of a little boy dealing with bacterial meningitis. Creed Fussner is 4 months old and had excessive fluid and swelling on his brain. He had surgery to drain the fluid and relieve pressure and is receiving care at Riley Children's Hospital at IU Health. […]
Blaze Pizza hosts special Pi Day deal March 15, 2026
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) -- Some of your favorite circular foods got deep discounts in celebration of Pi Day. In Evansville, Blaze Pizza says it had quite the turn out for its special deal. Customers were able to buy an 11-inch pizza, getting a second one of equal or lesser value for $3.14. Workers at the […]
Evansville African American museum hosts annual 7+1 event March 15, 2026
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) -- People from all over Evansville came to the African American Museum to celebrate Ghanaian culture and the museum's seven new exhibits. 7+1 is an event the museum has each year to celebrate the arrival of new exhibits. "You can come celebrate eat food listen to music hear from the artist here […]