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3-decade-old missing Ky. woman case getting fresh look
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - There’s a development in the case of a missing Tri-State woman. A different agency is now getting involved in the investigation into Heather Teague’s disappearance. She went missing from Newburgh Beach in Henderson County nearly 29 years ago. Her mother, Sarah, has never stopped...
Woman arrested after police chase ends in Henderson
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEVV) — A woman was arrested Wednesday after leading police on a chase that ended on the Henderson Strip, according to authorities. Officials with the Henderson Police Department said around 1 p.m. that a Kentucky State Police pursuit ended in front of Long John Silvers. Authorities tell...
More details announced in KSP investigation of fatal collision with trooper
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Kentucky State Police are continuing the investigation into a motor vehicle accident that resulted in the death of an off-duty trooper in Bowling Green on Tuesday. According to a release, 48-year-old Trooper Jonathan Johnson was operating a 2003 Kawasaki Vulcan motorcycle while traveling south on Nashville Road. At the same time, […]
Suspect sentenced in deadly neglect case involving special needs patient
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The last of three suspects has been sentenced in a neglect case involving the death of a special needs patient in 2020. Court documents show Glenda Fields accepted a plea agreement and was sentenced to two years probation. In the agreement, Fields pleaded guilty to one charge of neglect of a […]
Owensboro's Blue Bridge to close for two months this summer
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEVV) — Officials say the Glover Cary Bridge, otherwise known as the Blue Bridge, will be closed for several months this summer. During an Owensboro-Daviess County Metropolitan Planning Organization meeting on Tuesday, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials said plans are in motion for a deck replacement project and bridge light work on a portion of the Blue Bridge.
DCSO: Facebook tip leads to arrest of car thieves
DAVIESS CO., Ky. (WFIE) - Daviess County Sheriff’s Office officials say four teen suspects were arrested on vehicle theft charges. According to a press release, the teens were arrested following an investigation into a vehicle theft reported on April 28 in Whitesville. After deputies posted a photo on Facebook...
Henderson Inner City Improvement Plan leads to ‘All-American Cities’ award nomination
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - The city of Henderson is up for a national award. City officials will be headed to Denver, Colorado this summer to compete for the award. This award is called the “All-America Cities” award from the National Civic League. A group of about 20 people...
Former Owensboro High quarterback to enter transfer portal
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEVV) — A former standout quarterback for Owensboro High School has entered into the transfer portal. A source close to Wimsatt told 44News that he has entered into the portal following his time at Rutgers University. The Owensboro native played three seasons at Rutgers, including serving as...
Family of 6 displaced following house fire in Henderson
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - Emergency crews in Henderson are on scene of a house fire on South Alves Street. The Henderson Fire Department says the fire looks like it started at the front of the house before making its way up to the second floor. When HFD first arrived on...
Parents of Henderson and Muhlenberg Co. students invited to meeting on school bullying allegations
HOPKINS CO., Ky. (WFIE) - The African American Coalition of Hopkins County will hold a meeting with the parents of students who attend Henderson and Muhlenberg County middle schools at the Hopkins County Regional Chamber of Commerce in Madisonville. According to a press release, the schools facing multiple bullying complaints...
Memorial Day ceremony preparations underway in Henderson
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Henderson’s big memorial day ceremony is back again for its 77th year. The ceremony is set for May 27 from 10 a.m. to noon in Central Park. Many know about the tradition of putting up crosses for each Henderson veteran lost. This year, more than 6,000 crosses will be going up. You’ll start seeing those on May 13.
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