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Pike County woman accused of neglect after traffic stop April 27, 2026
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) -- A Winslow woman has been arrested on neglect and OWI charges. According to the Indiana State Police, a trooper stopped a vehicle on Saturday for driving erratically and drove left of center on County Road 150. ISP says while the trooper was speaking to the driver, identified as Erica Dove, the […]
One person injured after driving into building in Evansville April 26, 2026
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) -- One person is injured after crashing into a building in Evansville. According to dispatch, a call came in around 5:54 p.m. about a property damage crash near Kentucky Avenue and Washington Avenue. Officials say the car hit the side of the building, dealing major damage to the vehicle but minor damage […]
Evansville teacher in Saipan reaches out for help after typhoon April 26, 2026
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) -- An Evansville teacher in the US territory of Saipan is reaching out to her community after a devastating typhoon. Teacher Kristi Price says that a typhoon devastated the island about a week ago. Since then, she says Saipan Community School and Community Church are trying their best to put the pieces […]
Crews battle structure fire in Huntingburg April 26, 2026
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) -- Crews are on scene of a working structure fire in Dubois County. According to dispatch, it was called in at 4:01 p.m. on Sunday at 965 Cherry Street. Dispatch says three fire agencies are on scene. No other information has been released. This is a developing story.
Roads back open after multi-vehicle accident in Daviess County April 26, 2026
UPDATE: All lanes are back open. See the original story below. OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEHT) -- The Daviess County Sheriff's Office were on scene of a multi-vehicle accident. According to the sheriff's office, the accident is in the westbound lanes of the 1600 block of the Wendell Ford Expressway near New Hartford Road. Officials say both […]
Daviess County Fair pageants announce 2026 schedule, registration details April 26, 2026
OWENSBORO, Ky. — The Daviess County Fair pageants will return this summer with multiple divisions, updated competition details and registration now open for participants. Pageant events will begin June 19 with the Miss Preteen Daviess County competition at Daviess County High School. Interviews are scheduled for 5 p.m., with the pageant beginning at 7 p.m. […]
Owensboro restaurant permanently closes April 26, 2026
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) -- The Goodwood restaurant in Owensboro has permanently closed its doors. A staff member tells Eyewitness News that employees were told yesterday the restaurant would close on Sunday. A sign was posted on the front door Sunday morning saying, "no tables avalible permanently closed." Officials have not said why the restaurant is […]
Reinterment Ceremony Held For Civil War Era Graves at St. Joseph Cemetery April 26, 2026
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – Earlier this year Mater Dei High school announced it is expanding its campus.That meant the remains of those buried in the Babytown cemetery would have to be relocated. Those souls are once again at rest on Saturday School officials partnered with the national society of colonial dames to find everyone buried […]
Owensboro can't overcome early deficit in loss April 26, 2026
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEHT) -- The Owensboro Red Devils fall 8-3 to the Franklin-Simpson Wildcats. The Red Devils look to bounce back on March 27 against Breckinridge Co.
USI swept in double header against Eastern Illinois April 26, 2026
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) -- The USI Screaming Eagles drop back-to-back games against the Eastern Illinois Panthers after a 6-1 loss in game two of their doubleheader. The Screaming Eagles look to avoid the sweep on March 26 with first pitch set for 2:30 p.m.