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First responders thanked after Smith Mills grain bin rescue
SMITH MILLS, Ky. (WEHT) — The Smith Mills Fire Department hosted a party on Saturday for the responders who helped rescue a man from a grain bin last month. Firefighters handed out plaques and certificates and served refreshments to show their appreciation. Firefighters said the rescue, which happened in March, was a team effort. Several […]
Over 800 customers without power in Morganfield area
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – LG&E and KU Energy LLC reports that over 800 customers were without power in the Morganfield area on Saturday morning. According to KU’s outage map, crews began working on restoring power at 9:56 a.m. on Saturday, and it is estimated that customers will have their power back by 12:30 p.m.. You […]
Kentucky State Police ask public for info about Caldwell County homicide
CALDWELL COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – Detectives have determined that the death of a 93-year-old woman found in her home was a homicide. Kentucky State Police Post 2 received a call from Caldwell County dispatch around 7:11 p.m. on April 18 requesting assistance with a death investigation. Dorothy D. Sparks,...
Driver runs from scene of Madisonville crash that sent 2 to hospital
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WEVV) — Police in Madisonville say they're still looking for one of the drivers involved in a crash that sent two people to the hospital. The Madisonville Police Department says the crash happened just before 3 p.m. on Wednesday in the area of South Main Street and McLeod Lane.
A unique K9 has joined the Madisonville Police Department
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WEVV) - The Madisonville Police Department has a new member to the task force, and his name is K9 Cash. “He’s a critical incident response K9,” says Major Justin Jones, with the Madisonville Police Department. K9 Cash is unique. He is utilized to help comfort those...
Recent Dawson Springs graduate killed in Caldwell County crash
DAWSON SPRINGS, Ky. (WFIE) - A 19-year-old has died after officers say she lost control of her vehicle. That crash happened Wednesday, April 17 in the 17000 block of Dawson Road. Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office says a preliminary investigation revealed that Gracie Harper was traveling eastbound at an unsafe speed...
Two Kentucky agencies arrest two in drug investigation
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Two people were arrested following an investigation involving two Tri-State police agencies in Hopkins and Webster counties. Providence Police say they received a tip that a resident was traveling between states to bring drugs back to Providence. During their investigation, authorities say they received a second tip saying that a resident […]
Accident reported in Corydon
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials are responding to a report of an accident at Bell and First Street in Corydon. Dispatch has confirmed that the call came in just before 3 p.m., and that emergency crews are en route to the scene. Eyewitness News will continue to provide updates on this story as new information […]
KYTC road project schedule for the week of April 28 to May 4
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) released its road project schedule for the week of April 28 to May 4, 2024. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) anticipates work zone construction and maintenance activities could impact traffic during the week of April 28 to May 4. Mowing operations should be expected in all […]
KYTC high water report for April 26, 2024
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has reopened more roads as of 1 p.m. April 26. Officials say KY 130 in Henderson County has now reopened, leaving the three roadways in Union County as the only ones in the area blocked by flooding. The KYTC says these are the roads that have […]
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