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Tornado warning issued for southeastern Illinois and Gibson County December 28, 2025
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for parts of Wabash, Wayne and Edwards county in Illinois and Gibson County in Indiana. A radar indicated rotation was detected at approximately 5:38 p.m.. The warning will remain in effect until approximately 6:30 p.m.. A tornado watch was also issued that […]
Upcoming events at the Old National Events Plaza in 2026 December 28, 2025
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) -- With 2026 soon upon us, a bunch of scheduled events will be coming to the Old National Events Plaza. This list includes public events currently scheduled at the plaza, including live music, markets and more. Here is everything currently coming in 2026. January "CHICAGO" the Musical: January 5 Bluegrass Open Indoor […]
Wabash County Coroner identifies victim in fatal train accident December 28, 2025
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) -- The Wabash County Coroner has identified the victim involved in the fatal train-pedestrian collision. According to the coroner, the victim was identified as Nicholas Ted Esten Lamar from Mount Carmel. He was 35 years old. A release from the Gibson County Sheriff’s Office says the incident happened at 2:46 p.m. on […]
New Year's Eve events coming to Owensboro December 28, 2025
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) -- As we near the new year in a few days, Owensboro will be celebrating with a whole plethora of events to welcome in 2026. Here is a list of the New Year’s Eve events happening in Owensboro. Stranger Things NYE Finale Watch Party at Brew Bridge Brasher’s New Year’s Eve Party […]
Princeton family displaced after house fire December 28, 2025
PRINCETON, Ind. (WEHHT) -- Saturday’s house fire in Princeton has homeowners saying they believe they may not be able to return home until March. The homeowners called 911 at a little after 12:33 this afternoon. Several agencies responded to battle the flames. "We arrived within just a couple of minutes,” Patoka Township Fire Captain Bruce […]
Locals react to Trump administration order to keep two Indiana coal power plants open December 28, 2025
NEWBURGH, Ind. (WEHT) -- An emergency order on Wednesday by the U.S Secretary of Energy is having big effects right here in the Tri-State. The order says two Hoosier coal plants must continue operations. One of them is the F.B. Culley Power Plant in Newburgh. Nicole Chandler, says CenterPoint Energy doesn't have much recourse, but […]
Travelers see ideal conditions coming in and out of the Tri-State December 27, 2025
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) -- Many travelers are seeing ideal conditions this year as they make their way in or out of the Tri-State, including Charlie Laughly a Dallas-native visiting his mother for the holidays. Laughly is a frequent flyer who says his experience this time around has changed his perception on flying. "I've noticed this […]
One person is dead after a train accident in Mount Carmel December 27, 2025
MOUNT CARMEL, Ill. (WEHT) -- One person is dead after a train accident in Mount Carmel. A release from the Gibson County Sheriff's Office says there was an incident involving a train around 4 p.m. on Saturday. The River Bridge in Mount Carmel was closed for several hours after the accident. The bridge is now […]
Events coming to the Ford Center in 2026 December 27, 2025
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) -- With 2026 soon upon us, a bunch of scheduled events will be coming to the Ford Center. This list includes upcoming sports events, live music and more. Here is everything currently coming to the Ford Center in 2026. January Sports: Live Music: February Sports: Live Music: Other: March Sports: Live Music: […]
Garvin Park fountain damaged in hit-and-run December 27, 2025
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) - A century-old fountain at Garvin Park was damaged in a hit-and-run on Christmas Eve. Authorities say the crash happened just after the Fantasy of Lights event wrapped up for the night. The driver reportedly broke through the fountain's stone wall. An arrest has not yet been made.