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  • Court grants INDOT access to Mid-States Corridor properties May 20, 2025
    HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - A Dubois County Judge has granted INDOT access to dozens of properties along the proposed Mid-States Corridor path. The court ordered Indiana Law gives the state permission to access land for survey purposes, and that residents cannot stand in the way. INDOT argued that residents denied their teams access and threatened […]
  • UE Choirs to perform at Carnegie Hall May 20, 2025
    HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - The University of Evansville Choirs will perform a special concert at the legendary Carnegie Hall. The UE Choirs will join other choral ensembles from across the country on the Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at 1 p.m. on June 1. The choral groups will also be accompanied by the New England […]
  • Spray parks in Daviess County to reopen Friday May 20, 2025
    HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - The summer season for spray parks in Daviess County will begin this Friday. Daily hours at Yellow Creek Park, Panther Creek Park and Horse Fork Creek Park will be from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.. Each site will remain open through Labor Day. The spray parks are free and fully accessible […]
  • Atkinson Pool to reopen this weekend May 20, 2025
    HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - Henderson officials announced the summer season for their aquatic features, including Atkinson Pool, will begin on Saturday. Atkinson Pool will be open from 11 a.m to 6 p.m. on Tuesday through Saturday throughout the season, and from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Kids under the age of two will […]
  • Evansville Police say woman made thousands of dollars worth of fraudulent transactions May 20, 2025
    HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - Police arrested an Evansville woman after an investigation revealed she made several fraudulent transactions at a financial institute, resulting in a loss of $9,842.50. Authorities say a representative from Heritage Federal Credit Union reported that Tayonna Smith, 30, opened an account in January of 2024 with an initial deposit of $50 […]
  • Five-car crash leads to arrest of man accused of inhaling duster May 20, 2025
    HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) - A man from Morton's Gap is facing charges in Madisonville after authorities say he hit several vehicles and passed out from inhaling duster fumes. According to the Madisonville Police Department, a patrol officer radioed dispatch just before 1:40 p.m. on Monday to report that someone hit his vehicle, as well as […]
  • Madisonville checkpoints for Memorial Day 2025 May 20, 2025
    HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - The Madisonville Police Department (MPD) says it will be increasing enforcement activities during the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. MPD says several traffic safety checkpoints will be conducted throughout the city with a focus on identifying and removing impaired drivers from the roadways. Police say these officers have received extensive training beyond […]
  • Journey tribute band to headline 11th Sparks in the Park May 20, 2025
    Tickets will be available on sale starting at $15 on Wednesday, May 21 at 9 a.m. at BeaverDamAmp.com.
  • Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra discusses season schedule May 20, 2025
    HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - It's time for another season announcement , which involves more fabulous music from the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra. Music Director Roger Kalia joins us now with what's on the schedule. The full interview can be viewed in the player above.
  • Evansville Symphonic Band hosts free concert series May 20, 2025
    HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- The Evansville Symphonic Band is bringing free live music to the community as they host a series of free concerts this summer. The concerts will take place on June 8, June 15, and June 22 at Central High School and will be free of charge.