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Southwest Indiana Workforce hosts job fair in Gibson County following OCU layoffs June 4, 2026
GIBSON COUNTY, Ind. (WEHT) -- Southern Indiana employers gathered for a job fair to help individuals look for their next role. The Southwest Indiana Workforce hosted the job fair at Wood Memorial High School. Organizers say they had a steady crowd of job seekers during the two-hour fair. Industries in attendance ranged from manufacturing and […]
Holly's House sounds alarm for human trafficking concerns at FIFA World Cup June 4, 2026
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) -- The FIFA World Cup kicks off next week bringing millions of visitors from around the globe to North America. While events of this size create excitement for fans, advocates and police say they can also create opportunities for human traffickers. Eyewitness News’ El’Agance Shemwell sat down with Kristine Cordts with Holly’s […]
Daviess County road to see temporary closures June 4, 2026
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plans to begin a resurfacing project on KY 1514 in Daviess County this weekend. KYTC officials say crews plan to pave the entire width of the road from KY 815 at the 0 mile marker to KY 81 at the 6.08 mile marker. […]
Lawsuit filed against Henderson law enforcement following pursuit; shooting June 4, 2026
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - An Indiana woman who was injured after a Henderson County Sheriff's deputy reportedly shot her following a pursuit has filed a federal complaint against the Henderson County Sheriff's Office and officers with the Henderson Police Department claiming the shooting was an excessive use of force in response to an unjustified police […]
Former DCS superintendent posthumously awarded David Karem Award June 4, 2026
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) -- A former Daviess County Schools and Fayette County Schools superintendent was the recipient of the 2026 David Karem Award for Excellence in Education Policy. According to the Kentucky Department of Education, Tom Shelton was posthumously named the recipient of the awards during the Kentucky Board of Education’s regular meeting on June 4. […]
KDE recognizes local teacher with achievement award June 4, 2026
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) announced one local Kentucky educator as a recipient of the 2027 Kentucky Teacher Achievement Awards. The one Kentucky Teacher Achievement Award winner in the Eyewitness News coverage area is Nikki Janiak with Estes Elementary School, which is part of Owensboro Independent. This educator is also […]
40lbs of marijuana reportedly seized from Evansville man June 4, 2026
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - An Evansville man was arrested after authorities say they seized over 40 pounds of marijuana following a traffic stop on I-69 this week. Detectives say they more than 25 pounds of suspected marijuana was recovered from a vehicle driven by Jordan Rushing, 32, during a traffic stop on Tuesday. Following the […]
Daughter accused of misusing mother's funds for lavish spending June 4, 2026
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) - An Evansville woman is accused of spending nearly $1 million of her mother's money. According to an affidavit, EPD's Financial Crimes Unit was contacted by the Warrick County Sheriff's Office. Officials state the victim was 80-year-old Dianna Bretz. Sarah McFarland is Bretz's daughter. Bretz had been living in an assisted living […]
Henderson to host free Father's Day breakfast June 4, 2026
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - The city of Henderson’s Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a Father’s Day breakfast to celebrate fathers in the community. Officials say guests can enjoy a free meal featuring pancakes, bacon, sausage and eggs. The event will be held on June 13 at the John F. Kennedy Community Center from 9 […]
"An incredible opportunity before us": Local senator says Kentucky well-positioned to compete for data center investments June 4, 2026
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - Kentucky Senate Majority Caucus Chair Robby Mills, of Henderson, says a report from the state's Energy Planning and Inventory Commission (EPIC) shows Kentucky is well-positioned to compete for investments in new data centers to meet the demand in the growth of artificial intelligence and cloud computing. "Kentucky has an incredible opportunity […]