EYEWITNESS NEWS

• UE track and field coach on leave April 17, 2024
  HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - The University of Evansville (UE) has announced a track and field coach has been placed on leave. UE officials did not name the person, and not many details have been released at this time. UE released the following statement in regard to the coach's leave: "UE has received reports about an […]
• Bullet found in high school bathroom April 17, 2024
  HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- On Tuesday, Muhlenberg County High School students were placed on lockdown after State Police say a bullet was found in a bathroom. The high school was placed under a modified lockdown around noon as law enforcement from several departments investigated the incident. The lockdown was lifted after about 20 minutes, and officials […]
• Evansville hosts 2024 Fair Housing Summit April 17, 2024
  HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- Affordable housing is a concern for many in the Tri-State and on Tuesday, the Old National Events Plaza Hosted the Fair Housing Summit to commemorate the 56th anniversary of the passage of the Fair Housing Act. The summit held sessions focusing on many issues that pose a barrier to housing including sexual […]
• Hadi Shrine Circus to kick off 90 year celebration April 17, 2024
  HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- The Hadi Shrine Circus will kick-off the celebration of the upcoming 90th anniversary later today. Today the Hadi Shrine Circus will host a news conference featuring Shriner leadership, City and County officials and Mayor Stephanie Terry. Shriners say that they are looking forward to kicking off a new decade as they continue […]
• Silver Alert issued for Evansville man April 17, 2024
  HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- A statewide silver alert was issued early this morning for a missing Evansville man. Officials say that 60 year old, Phillip Dillon was last seen around 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon. He is believed to be in extreme danger and may require medical assistance. If anyone has any information on Dillon's whereabouts […]
• Solar Center groundbreaking in Western Kentucky April 17, 2024
  HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- Ground is set to be broken on a new solar energy project in Henderson County. The Sebree Solar Energy Center will have the capacity to generate up to 250 megawatts of solar power. The project is expected to create hundreds of construction jobs for the area, and a subsidiary of NextEra Energy […]
• Sunken barge freed from Ohio River in Union County April 17, 2024
  UNION COUNTY, Ky. (WEHT)- The barge that took on water in the Ohio River in Union County has moved on. Crews freed the barge and tugged it away today. It had been stuck near the Caseyville Boat Ramp since Sunday morning after the Coast Guard said it veered from the channel and hit an object. […]
• Mother facing new charge in Madisonville boy's death April 17, 2024
  New charges have been filed against the mother of an 8-year-old boy who died after being exposed to fentanyl.
• Owensboro Health hopes new guidelines fight opioid addiction April 17, 2024
  HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - The opioid crisis has plagued communities around the country, and the Tri-State, for several years now. Owensboro Health pharmacy director Jason Collins says their facilities have seen it, as well. "We all know somebody or some family that's been touched by opioid addiction or overdose in our communities," explains Collins during […]
• Fourth suspect arrested in 'extensive' check fraud scheme April 17, 2024
  Evansville Police have made another arrest in relation to an extensive check fraud scheme.