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Holiday light parade lights up Newburgh December 8, 2025
NEWBURGH, Ind. (WEHT) -- The Newburgh Holiday light parade has lit the town and filled its community with the Christmas spirit The parade has been a town tradition for 3 years now. Submissions for the parade were due in November and dozens of organizations chose whether to walk in the parade or have a float […]
House fire reported in Muhlenberg County December 8, 2025
MUHLENBERG COUNTY, Ky. (WEHT) -- Crews were called to a house fire in Muhlenberg County on Sunday. Officials say firefighters were called to a house fire in the 4000 block of Main Street and Bremen. Officials go on to say KY 81 is blocked at Nickolas’ Corner. The fire has since been contained. Officials have […]
Newburgh Museum collects donations for Warrick Humane Society December 7, 2025
NEWBURGH, Ind. (WEHT) -- The Newburgh Museum teamed up with Warrick Humane Society to collect 250 items for pets in need. Donations were accepted this weekend. Donations can also be dropped off on December 12 and 13 from noon to 4 p.m. The goal is to collect 250 donations before July 4th.
Crowds gather for 79th annual Boonville Christmas parade December 7, 2025
BOONVILLE, Ind. (WEHT)-- Crowds gathered in Boonville on Sunday for the 79th annual Christmas parade. Organizers say it's the longest-running holiday parade in Indiana. Crowds lined the streets as the parade stepped off bringing festive floats and plenty of holiday cheer. Boonville High School's Marching Band also took part in the parade playing music along […]
Indiana bobcat trapping season ends early December 7, 2025
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) -- The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has closed the bobcat trapping season after reaching the statewide quota. According to DNR, the season was scheduled to run from November 8 to January 31, or until the quota of 250 bobcats was reached. Due to the quota being reached, the season has now […]
How to protect your home from fires during the holidays December 7, 2025
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) -- With the cold season upon us, the chance for house fires only goes up. We've already have had a number of house fires in the Tri-State, so it is important to go over a list of fire prevention tips so you can be safe and warm this holiday season. Winter Weather […]
Donations collected after at Tell City Christmas parade after devastating fire December 7, 2025
TELL CITY, Ind. (WEHT) -- The Tell City community rallies after Monday night's fire destroyed several local businesses including United Way of Perry County's building. During Saturday's Christmas parade, donations were collected at the city park to help those impacted. United way leaders say support is critical as they work to reopen their angel store […]
Henderson Christmas Parade brings holiday cheer downtown December 6, 2025
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) -- Henderson expressed a bit of Christmas cheer this weekend. The Henderson Downtown Merchant’s Christmas Parade made its annual appearance in the city's downtown on Saturday. The parade started at 10 a.m. on Main and Fifth Street. The parade saw local businesses and organizations celebrate the holiday season with floats, candy and […]
Who's In The News? Trooper Corey King December 6, 2025
Trooper Corey King of KSP Post 16 HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - Each year, the Kentucky State Police (KSP) accepts donations for the annual “Cram The Cruiser” holiday food drive designed to provide non-perishable food items for families in need throughout the state of Kentucky. Kentucky State Police (KSP) Trooper Corey King says events like "Cram […]
Evansville church destroyed in morning fire December 6, 2025
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) -- An Evansville church is destroyed after a fire on Saturday morning. The fire happened at The Lord’s Church on Meyer Avenue. According to dispatch, crews were called to the scene around 5:44 a.m. Officials say that due to the large response, parts of North First Avenue and Third Avenue had to […]