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State Road 66 in Spencer Co. closed due to accident
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – An accident involving a semi-truck hauling corn closed State Road 66 in Spencer County for several hours. Officials say a semi-truck hauling corn flipped and caught fire on the road during the accident. Both drivers reportedly had only minor injuries. The road has now been reopened. UPDATE 1 The Spencer County […]
Hundreds walk in Spencer County for mental health awareness
SANTA CLAUS, Ind. (WEHT) — At Jim Yellig Park, several organizations in the Spencer County Health Coalition are meeting to offer mental health resources at the third annual Mental Health Matters Awareness Walk. About 200 walkers also came to support the organization and share the message that people suffering from mental illnesses are not alone. […]
Newburgh woman arrested after drugs and 585 syringes found inside car, police say
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A 33-year-old woman from Newburgh is being held in the Vanderburgh County Jail without bond after police say they found a large amount of drugs inside her car. Around 6:30 p.m. Friday, officers responded to the intersection of Jackson Avenue and S. Elliott Street after someone...
3 arrested in ongoing Owensboro motel drug trafficking investigations
DAVIESS CO., Ky. (WFIE) - Daviess County Deputies have arrested more suspects accused of drug trafficking at Owensboro area motels. Deputies charged Benjamin Canary, Cheryl Smith and Brandy Seaton with Trafficking a Controlled Substance. We’re told they were busted at the Cadillac Motel. Inside their hotel room, deputies say...
Dispatch: Accident with injuries reported at Epworth and SR 66 in Newburgh
NEWBURGH, Ind. (WFIE) - Warrick County dispatch confirms an accident with injuries was reported at Epworth and SR 66 Friday afternoon. According to dispatch, the accident involved an Altima and an SUV. Dispatch says there are two ambulances on scene. No word on how severe the injuries are at this...
Teen beatboxer hits all the right notes
OWENSBORO, Ky. — An Owensboro teenager used his unique skills to land himself a $5,000 scholarship. Jakovie Curry, 16, has been practicing his beatboxing skills for years. Beatboxing for those who aren’t familiar with the art form is when a person imitates percussion sounds. “I started beatboxing when...
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