EYEWITNESS NEWS

• Despite damage, over half of CenterPoint customers restored January 7, 2025
  HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - Officials say while 61,000 customers have been impacted by Winter Storm Blair since January 5, more than half of customers have already been restored across CenterPoint Energy’s Indiana electric service territory. CenterPoint Energy says crews will continue to work around the clock to restore power as safely and quickly as possible. […]
• UE to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with many events January 7, 2025
  HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - The University of Evansville (UE) invites the community to join a series of events honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as part of the institution's annual MLK celebration. UE says this year's theme is "Collective Leadership in a Changing World," reflects Dr. King's enduring message of unity, justice, […]
• No school for EVSC schools tomorrow January 7, 2025
  The Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation will be closed on Wednesday.
• Evansville firefighters face water issues at Madison Avenue blaze January 7, 2025
  EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) - Evansville firefighters have been dealing with water issues at the scene of a house fire. Firefighters have been on scene in the 800 block of Madison Avenue for over an hour. Eyewitness News spoke with the homeowner, who was not there at the time. The homeowner has been dealing with medical […]
• EPD charge man with neglect after officers fatally shoot dog January 7, 2025
  Evansville Police charged a man for animal neglect after authorities say an officer had to shoot and kill a dog at a home in the 600 block of College Highway.
• Outages continue to impact thousands in the Tri-State; full restoration not expected until Friday January 7, 2025
  HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - Several Tri-State residents are still waiting for the power in their homes, but CenterPoint Energy officials say severe winter weather conditions are continuing to slow restoration efforts. CenterPoint Energy says 160 workers were already in place Sunday to respond to the storm, 300 more arrived on Monday and 500 more are […]
• NAACP Evansville branch to host breakfast honoring MLK January 7, 2025
  HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - The Evansville branch of the NAACP will host a breakfast honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. next weekend. The event will be held on January 18 at 9 a.m. at the Greater St. James Community Recreation and Education Center. Dr. Ed Lander and Dr. Tom Stratton […]
• Perry County sheriff talks about impact and response to winter storm January 7, 2025
  PERRY COUNTY, Ind. (WEHT) Icy roads, falling trees, and power outages continue to cause issues after a winter storm dumped ice and several inches of snow across the Tri-State. Several counties are still under a travel watch, warning, or advisory. Perry County is currently under a travel warning. Eyewitness News rode with Perry County Sheriff […]
• How to use a portable generator during winter weather outages January 7, 2025
  HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The Daviess County Fire Department has created a public service announcement video regarding the use of portable generators. The video, "Generator Safety for Winter Storm," was created amidst the outages reported in the Tri-State. With thousands still without electricity, DCFD provided the following tips regarding generator power: Check out the video […]
• Maintenance crews work non-stop to restore power in Evansville January 7, 2025
  EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — At the height of the winter storm, over 60,000 CenterPoint customers were without power. While some have been restored, there are still tens of thousands in the dark. CenterPoint says this could take several days to fully restore. Power lines down, transformers blown and trees on the roads can be seen […]