EYEWITNESS NEWS

• Paving project planned on KY 1700 in Hancock County April 22, 2025
  HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - Officials say a contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plans to begin a resurfacing project on KY 1700 in Hancock County next week between Yeakel Road at the 6.6 mile point and KY 144 at the 9.2 mp. This will include paving the area where a drainage tile is scheduled […]
• AAUW to host tour honoring women of Daviess County April 22, 2025
  HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - The Owensboro chapter of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) has announced a guided walking tour of Elmwood Cemetery honoring women who "shaped the history" of Daviess County. Event organizers say this event, titled “Women Who Broke Barriers,” will take place on April 27 at 2 p.m.. The tour will […]
• ISP asking for public's help after suspect stole cop car April 22, 2025
  ISP is asking for pictures and/or video that may have been captured leading up to, during or after an incident where a suspect stole a police officer's car in Chandler before crashing outside of Owensboro.
• New video shows start of alleged battery at Chaser's Bar & Grill April 22, 2025
  New video was released that shows more on how an incident from Chaser's Bar & Grill earlier this month started.
• KYTC's high water report for April 22, 2025 April 22, 2025
  HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - Officials say its the 20th day of flooding across the local Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) district, and water finally seems to be dropping at a steady pace. The KYTC says despite water levels dropping, there are still roads that remain flooded. People are asked to look for traffic control signage on […]
• Flood debris collection sites available for Daviess County residents April 22, 2025
  Three collection sites will be offered for Daviess County residents who need to dispose of flood affected interior home debris.
• More details released after Chandler Police vehicle stolen during pursuit April 22, 2025
  HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - A probable cause affidavit is providing more information on the events leading up to a suspect stealing a Chandler Police vehicle and leading authorities on a chase that ended in Daviess County on Monday. According to the affidavit for Nina Adaline Devillez, 31, of Santa Claus, a Chandler Police officer reported […]
• Drain replacement planned on KY 1700 in Hancock County April 22, 2025
  HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - Officials say a drain replacement is planned on KY 1700 in Hancock County on Wednesday. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) says due to damage sustained during recent flooding, the KYTC will be closing KY 1700 in Hancock County between Yaekel Road at the 6.6 mp and Sweet Lane at the 8.5 […]
• State of Emergency revoked for Henderson April 22, 2025
  Henderson is no longer under a State of Emergency due to severe weather that came through the area earlier this month.
• Enough money raised for a union soldier statue in Madisonville April 22, 2025
  HENDERSOn, Ky. (WEHT) - For several years, the confederate statue in Madisonville has made waves in Hopkins County. Now, enough money has been raised to place a union soldier statue at the historic courthouse. Officials say the intention behind this new statue is "to help balance American Civil War history in Hopkins County." The Hopkins […]