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  • Christmas tree sales off Vann Ave going toward BSA programs for another year December 17, 2024
    EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) -- On the east side, Christmas tree sales are starting to wrap up for a group fundraising for scout program. Off Vann Avenue on Sunday afternoon, the sun is setting on another day of Christmas tree sales for Boy Scout Troop 383. It's a tradition going back several years. Since Black Friday, […]
  • Travis Tritt is coming to Beaver Dam December 17, 2024
    HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - According to the Beaver Dam Amphitheater, Travis Tritt is coming to Beaver Dam. Event organizers say multiple GRAMMY and CMA Award-winning artist Travis Tritt is bringing his performance to The DAM, also known as the Beaver Dam Amphitheater, on August 15, 2025. The concert is part of the 2025 First United […]
  • Henderson County Coroner announces retirement December 17, 2024
    HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - Henderson County Coroner Bruce Farmer announced that he will be retiring. A community reception will be held on January 3 at 3 p.m., and a new coroner will be sworn in on January 2. His decision was announced during a meeting of the Henderson County Fiscal Court on Tuesday. Farmer served […]
  • Crews respond to crash near Lloyd Expressway December 17, 2024
    EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) - Emergency Crews are responding to a crash at the intersection of Division Street and Governor Street. EPD and EFD were dispatched to the scene at 8:22 a.m. on Tuesday. Dispatch tells Eyewitness News it was reported as an accident with injuries, but injuries have not been confirmed at this time. The […]
  • Elberfeld Water Department issues boil advisory December 17, 2024
    HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - The Elberfeld Water Department issued a boil advisory for all customers south of Seven Hills Road on Tuesday. Officials say the boil advisory is in place due to low water pressure from a ruptured water main. The advisory includes customers on the following roads: Affected customers are advised to boil water […]
  • Warrick Parks Foundation 4th annual Parks and Trails Gala coming February 2025 December 17, 2024
    HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - It's almost the time for the start of the new year, and the annual Warrick Parks Foundation gala will soon be here. Executive Director Laurel Meny was on Eyewitness News Daybreak on Tuesday to talk about the big event and how the money raised at the gala will be used, along […]
  • Legendary coach Mike Goebel announces retirement December 17, 2024
    EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Mike Goebel, one of the greatest Tri-State coaches of all time announced his retirement from head coaching both football and wrestling. But like any big decision in life, it was not easy. After winning his second state title in 2022, Mater Dei Head Coach Mike Goebel contemplated just how much more […]
  • Winter Solstice Alignment event to be held at Angel Mounds December 17, 2024
    HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — With the official start of winter approaching, the Indiana State Museum is holding a Winter Solstice Alignment event at the Angel Mounds State Historic Site. The event is scheduled for Friday afternoon starting at 2:45 p.m.. Tickets, prices ranging from $3-5, can be purchased at the Indiana State Museum's website here. […]
  • Mount Carmel Schools bring back School Resource Officer position December 17, 2024
    HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Mount Carmel Mayor Joe Judge announces the return of a School Resource Officer to the Wabash School District. Mayor Judge says the partnership with Wabash School District #348 will bring on Sergeant Price as their School Resource Officer. "We are excited that Sergeant Price has agreed to be the SRO," says […]
  • Owensboro's Cadillac Restaurant damaged in late night fire December 17, 2024
    On Sunday night, the Cadillac Restaurant and Grecian Pizza was damaged by a fire. The Owensboro Fire Department says it happened just before 11:30 p.m. on West Second Street.