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Museum of Arts, History, Science to host Sustainability Super Saturday July 24, 2026
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - In downtown Evansville, the Museum of Arts, History, and Science hosts its Sustainability Super Saturday event tomorrow. The event will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and offers a flower and vegetable seed giveaway, a children's book swap and a chance to create crafts from recycled materials. Attendees can also […]
Ohio County authorities investigate deadly lawn mowing accident July 24, 2026
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - Authorities in Ohio County are investigating a deadly accident. Emergency crews were called to the 3900 block of Hawesville Road in Reynolds Station Thursday afternoon for a report of a person trapped underneath a riding lawn mower. According to the Ohio County Coroner's Office, 60-year-old Jeffrey Wells had been attempting to […]
Borrowed Hearts to host Back to School Bash July 24, 2026
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - In getting ready for back-to-school season, Borrowed Hearts wants to help kids that are in the foster care system. Executive Director Billye Beckham joined Joe Bird and Gretchen Ross during Daybreak with details on the Back to School Bash. You can watch the full segment in the attached media player.
Brad Byrd InDEPTH On the story 'Why Aleah?' July 24, 2026
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - It has been 10 years since a young woman vanished from her Evansville home. Aleah Beckerly lived with severe disabilities and in a troubled environment. Brad Byrd InDEPTH On the story - 'Why Aleah?' and Chief Photographer John Simpson share a tragedy that broke hearts in the community. You can watch […]
Strassenfest to return in Jasper with America 250 theme July 24, 2026
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - Strassenfest returns to Jasper next weekend. Festival chair Corie Eckerle joined Joe Bird and Gretchen Ross during Daybreak with details and the lineup of events. You can watch the full segment in the attached media player.
Registration for Owensboro Christmas Parade to open July 24, 2026
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - Organizers are looking ahead to this year's Owensboro Christmas Parade. The parade is set for November 21. Registration for organizations or businesses to join the event goes live August 1. Organizers say there will be music along the route, including from the floats and marching bands. This year's grand marshals are […]
New report questions Kentucky's switch from ACT to SAT July 24, 2026
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - This spring, Kentucky high school juniors took the SAT for the first time in 18 years. Kentucky says the digital test is shorter than the ACT and could save up to $350,000 a year. The Bluegrass Institute says the switch lacked proper input which makes it harder to compare scores over […]
ISP says downed Flock camera was intentionally removed July 24, 2026
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) -- The investigation continues into how a flock camera ended up on the ground along I-69 in Gibson County. We first told you about this on Monday. Indiana State Police say the camera was found north of Evansville near the Haubstadt-Lynnville exit. Flock cameras are automated license plate readers that are used […]
Hopkins County hosts re-zoning meeting July 24, 2026
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) -- Land north of Bean Cemetery and Rose Creek Road that was rezoned in 2023 was the topic of a meeting in Hopkins County. As of Thursday, we're told there is no intended use for the property. Citizens were invited to speak on the matter. Those who spoke were all against the […]
Warrick County coroner, UM partners up to re-utilize pacemakers July 24, 2026
WARRICK COUNTY, Ind. (WEHT) -- The Warrick County Coroner's Office has announced a new partnership that gives pacemakers it takes out during autopsies a new life. “One of the reasons that I wanted to do it was to give my deputies a little glimmer of hope that, you know, we're delivering terrible news all the […]