EYEWITNESS NEWS

• Anti-war protests scheduled at USI April 30, 2024
  HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- The group Veterans for Peace in Evansville will be hosting an anti war protest at the University of Southern Indiana today. Veterans for Peace is inviting the public to meet at the Four Freedoms Monument at 12:15 this afternoon, where they with then caravan to USI's campus. The protest is scheduled to […]
• Crash on twin bridges causes delays April 30, 2024
  HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- Police are responding to a crash on the twin bridges. Dispatch confirms that a two vehicle crash occurred in the northbound direction on the twin bridges just before 6:00 a.m. Officials advise that drivers should use caution and give themselves ample time to make their morning commutes safely. There has been no […]
• Amy Canterbury shares vision ahead of next Tuesday's primary election April 30, 2024
  VANDERBURGH COUNTY, Ind. (WEHT) -- Eyewitness News is profiling both candidates in the Republican Vanderburgh County Commission primary election, and we start with Amy Canterbury. In a week, political newcomer Canterbury will face incumbent commissioner Cheryl Musgrave, who serves as the commission's president. Professionally Canterbury has served as the regional CEO of the American Red […]
• Trump holds edge over Biden in swing states according to new poll data April 30, 2024
  HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- Eyewitness News has teamed Emerson College and The Hill to conduct a poll in the 7 swing states that will likely decide the outcome of the 2024 election. According to poll data, Former President Donald Trump holds a lead over current President Joe Biden in all 7 states including Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, […]
• Southern Indiana gets size with new transfer April 30, 2024
  HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - Southern Indiana has been active in the transfer portal so far this off-season. First they announced the signing of Braxton Jones, a combo guard from New Jersey that lit up the stage in Juco. Then, they went ahead and grabbed another tall guard in Damoni Harrison, who has the potential to […]
• EVSC responds to angry parents about abuse allegations April 30, 2024
  EVANSVILLE, In. (WEHT) - Outraged parents and a teacher's assistant take the stage tonight as they address the EVSC school board, questioning what is being done to rectify, what they say, is 16 instances of abuse, across seven different schools within the corporation. Six emotional testimonies from EVSC parents and an employee, as the school […]
• Brad Byrd inDEPTH: Student protests at universities April 30, 2024
  HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - It was a common sight on college campuses almost 60 years ago. Student protests over the Vietnam War. For those of us who saw it happen, there is a sense of deja vu. Dr. Daniel Byrne, Professor of History at the University of Evansville joined Brad Byrd in the Eyewitness News […]
• IHSAA baseball sectionals announced for 2024 April 30, 2024
  HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - The IHSAA Baseball sectional drawings have been announced, including the pairings in southwestern Indiana. In 4A Sectional 16, Harrison and Central will play for a spot against Reitz, while the North Huskies will play against the sectional champions, Castle Knights. In the 3A Sectionals, all-time state leader in sectional championships Jasper […]
• New West Owensboro Alliance Offers Fresh Produce April 30, 2024
  The city of Owensboro, and 3 of its neighborhood alliances are focusing on the issue of food scarcity. With the help of Tri-State Food Ban, they're starting a new alliance for neighborhoods on the west end of Owensboro.
• Arrest made following shots fired incident on Vann Avenue April 29, 2024
  HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - An Evansville teenager has been charged with criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon following a shots fired call on Vann Avenue last week. Officers responded to a report of someone in a vehicle shooting at a home in the 1600 block of Vann Avenue on April 21. On Monday, Evansville Police […]