EYEWITNESS NEWS

• Owensboro looking to increase affordable housing; asking for public comment October 1, 2024
  Owensboro's Director of Community Development Abby Shelton is looking to hear from the public ahead of applying for a $7,000,000 dollar housing grant. A public hearing was held at city hall Monday.
• Prayer vigil held for passenger injured in crash that killed Clint Keown October 1, 2024
  EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — The family of Matthew Redd, the passenger injured in the crash that killed golf legend Clint Keown, provides an update on his condition. This week, Andrea Redd says her husband Matthew Redd is making improvements. A little over a week ago, he was seriously injured in the crash that killed Clint […]
• Owensboro mayoral candidates discuss city advancement at local forum October 1, 2024
  Owensboro's mayoral candidate Pam Smith-Wright and current Mayor Tom Watson carved out time to speak with residents at the Daviess County Public Library. On Monday night, the Boulware Mission moderated the forum discussing topics of homelessness, substance recovery and affordable housing
• MLB legend Pete Rose dies at 83 October 1, 2024
  HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Major League Baseball legend, Pete Rose has died at 83. Baseball's all-time hits king was a home grown Cincinnati Reds player who became a national superstar with an exciting new brand of baseball. A 17-time all-star, a three-time world series champion including the 1975 and 1976 Reds. Rose still and will […]
• Suspect on the loose after a shooting in Evansville leaves one injured October 1, 2024
  EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Authorities are investigating a shooting near Hartmetz Avenue in Evansville after one person was left injured. Dispatch confirms the initial call came in at 8:42 p.m. regarding shots fired near the 3100 block of Hartmetz Avenue. Police on scene say the victim was taken to the hospital after being shot near […]
• Governor Andy Beshear helps break ground on new distillery in Henderson October 1, 2024
  HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear helped break ground on Rhythm River, a new distillery set to open in Downtown Henderson next year. Kentucky is known for its bourbon and Henderson is adding to the Commonwealth's legacy with Rhythm River Distillery, reviving a historic industry downtown at the old HMPL location. The ground […]
• Accident with unknown injuries reported on Hwy 41 in Henderson September 30, 2024
  HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Emergency crews are responding to an accident with unknown injuries in Henderson. Dispatch confirms the initial call came in at 5:21 p.m. about an accident with unknown injuries near Highway 41 and Wolf Hills Road. Authorities say this was a collision between two vehicles and one of the drivers was taken […]
• Beloved West Side Nut Club member passes away September 30, 2024
  HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - West Side Nut Club member Richard Michael Griese, also known as "Dick" or "The Dickster" passes away. In a Facebook post from the West Side Nut Club, it says Griese passed away on Friday September 27. Officials say Griese was known as the leader of the Nut Club dancers and cherished […]
• Emergency crews on scene of a motorcycle accident Evansville September 30, 2024
  EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Emergency crews are on the scene of a motorcycle accident with injuries in Evansville. Dispatch says the initial call came in at 4:48 p.m. in reference to an accident with injuries near the intersection of Garvin and Louisiana. Police say this was a collision between a motorcycle and a truck near […]
• Castle Band Booster’s Half Pot reaches over $40,000 September 30, 2024
  HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - Officials say Castle Band Boosters, Inc., the parent organization supporting Castle High School’s band program, announced Monday that the Half Pot Raffle now has a total pot of more than $40,580. According to Castle Bands, the grand prize drawing will occur on October 13, 2024. The 2023 pot grew to over […]