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Daviess County crews working accident with injury on Bypass November 18, 2025
Officials describe the scene as "accident with injuries".
Comedian Jim Breuer to bring Find the Funny Tour to Victory Theatre November 18, 2025
The show will take place on March 15 at 8 p.m.
North Middle School evacuated due to possible gas leak November 18, 2025
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - Officials with Henderson County Schools say North Middle School was evacuated due to a possible gas leak on Tuesday. According to a release, the smell of natural gas was detected at North Middle School and the Central Office campus at 10 a.m.. Staff and students were safely evacuated from the building, […]
One person dies following crash in Muhlenberg County November 18, 2025
The investigation is ongoing.
Weather camera captures lightning striking WEHT tower November 18, 2025
HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) - As storms pushed into the Tri-State Tuesday morning, our camera atop Ellis Park captured a dramatic moment in real time: a bolt of lightning striking our own tower. The camera, pointed south toward the Twin Bridges connecting Evansville and Henderson over the Ohio River, recorded the flash just as the line of showers […]
Vanderburgh County road to be closed to traffic November 18, 2025
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - Some people might face traffic disruptions in Vanderburgh County. According to According to the Vanderburgh County Highway Department (VCHD), Koressel Road will be closed between Upper Mount Vernon Road and Marx Road on November 19. Officials say this area will be closed from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for ditch work. Officials note this road will be closed to […]
Junior Achievement breaks ground on Discovery Center November 18, 2025
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - Junior Achievement breaks ground on a new center in Evansville. The groundbreaking took place at the site of Junior Achievement's future Discovery Center. The center is intended to empower students through immersive hands-on learning. It's expected to serve thousands of students a year, helping them connect classroom learning with real-life skills. […]
Deaconess raises awareness for hospice and palliative care November 18, 2025
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - November is National Hospice and Palliative Care month, and Deaconess' Jancie Richardson spoke with Eyewitness News to raise awareness about the importance of hospice and palliative care. While it can be a difficult topic to discuss, it's essential to have some knowledge if the situation arises. The full interview can be […]
Daviess County circuit court judge seeks to continue serving November 18, 2025
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - In Daviess County, Circuit Court Judge Bryce Caldwell formally announces he'll seek to continue serving in Division One. Caldwell has worked in law for more than 15 years, including trial work in both state and federal courts. The Owensboro native and Georgetown College graduate is raising his family in Daviess County.
UE men accept challenge of tough non-conference schedule November 18, 2025
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – While most teams may choose to fill their non-conference schedule with less talented opponents to get early wins, the University of Evansville men's basketball team accepted the challenge of a more difficult slate. The Purple Aces non-con opponents included teams that made postseason runs last season like the number one ranked […]