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More animals from hoarding situation cause crowding at It Takes a Village shelter June 10, 2025
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - Officials with It Takes a Village are asking for assistance in finding fosters or adoptive homes for animals at their Daviess County location after a critical hoarding case required over 50 cats to be taken to their facilities. Officials say the location was already at capacity with cats and kittens, and […]
Convicted child molester sentenced to seven years in prison June 10, 2025
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - An Evansville man has been sentenced in regard to a child molesting case after court officials say the man touched a five-year-old juvenile inappropriately. Court officials say Carl Olson IV was sentenced to seven years in prison, and Olson also took a plea deal. Officials say Olson must register as a sex […]
Henderson County Fiscal Court votes to support Union County job corps center June 10, 2025
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - The Henderson County Fiscal Court passed a joint resolution on Tuesday to voice support for keeping the Earle C. Clements Job Corps Center in Union County. Judge Executive Brad Schneider introduced the bill, saying 350 local jobs are on the line. Several members agreed the job corp was not performing how […]
Corydon man dead after deputy involved shooting June 10, 2025
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - Kentucky State Police have confirmed that a Corydon man was shot and killed after threatening a Henderson County deputy with a machete. According to a release from the Henderson County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a report of a man threatening people with a machete in the 100 block of Eighth […]
Evansville Rotary Club opens nominations for Top 20 Under 40 June 10, 2025
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- The Evansville Rotary Club is honoring young professionals in the Evansville area and is asking for nominations. The annual recognition highlights 20 outstanding individuals under the age of 40 who are making a meaningful impact on their professions and communities. Candidates are judged based on their leadership skills, service, and impact on […]
Portion of Mohr Road closed to traffic June 10, 2025
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- The Vanderburgh Highway Department says a portion of Mohr Road will be closed today. The closure will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for road repairs. The closure will be between Wisteria Lane and Highland Court. The roadway will be closed to all traffic, including local traffic and emergency […]
Evansville Civic Theatre vandalized with "pro-riot" graffiti June 10, 2025
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- Graffiti was sprayed onto the Evansville Civic Theatre building on North Fulton Avenue with the words "Riot LA Riot". The owner of the building, who said he had just purchased it, told police the incident happened sometime between Sunday night and Monday morning. The words were painted in black on the building's […]
USPS audit sheds light on Evansville mail delays June 10, 2025
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- A new audit by the United States Postal Service may reveal the cause of recent mail delays in the Evansville area. Earlier this year, some mail processing was transferred from Evansville to Louisville, Kentucky, as part of the Delivering for America Modernization Plan. The 10-year plan was introduced in 2021 and aims […]
Mock simulation helps train first responders, inspiring the next generation June 10, 2025
VANDERBURGH COUNTY, Ind. (WEHT) - Each year, the Deaconess / EVSC Health Sciences Institute selects students to get hands-on training for the health care field, including participation in an intense mock simulation for first responders in the community. The goal is to help train first responders in the community but also allow students to see […]
Construction date set for Henderson City-County Airport renovations June 10, 2025
On June 30th, the Henderson City-County Airport will break ground on runway renovations that will not only make the airport safer, but more attractive to business.