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Smith Mills FD honors those who helped with March rescue
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Smith Mills Fire Department (SMFD) honored those who helped out with a grain bin rescue. A spokesperson says on Saturday night the firefighters and rescue squad members who responded to the March 20 Highway 268 grain bin rescue were honored by the Smith Mills FD for a successful rescue. Fire officials […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
One person rescued from flooded vehicle in Henderson County
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials say one person was rescued from flood waters on Hossman Newburgh Road on Wednesday. Henderson City and County Rescue Squad said a male subject drove through flood waters and ended up in a ditch and was unable to get out of his vehicle. The subject was removed from his vehicle […]
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 […]
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 […]
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