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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.
School placed on lockdown after toy gun scare
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – According to McLean County Public Schools, on Friday morning, a student arrived at the McLean County Middle School with what turned out to be a toy gun. Officials say school administration was informed and the school was placed on lockdown. Officials say law enforcement was immediately notified, and they have responded. […]
‘We don’t do it for the glory’: Smith Mills firefighters honored for heroic grain bin rescue
SMITH MILLS, Ky. (WFIE) - Saturday night, firefighters and rescue squad members were praised for their courageous efforts rescuing a man trapped in a grain bin last month. The first responders who helped that day were handed plaques and honored publicly for the rescue. “We don’t do it for the...
Unique K9 joins the Madisonville Police Department
Cash is a critical incident response K9, and he is the only one in the state of Kentucky. A unique K9 has joined the Madisonville Police Department. Cash is an critical incident response K9, and he will be utilized to sniff out stress in humans during traumatic events.
Majority of Kentucky Fatal Crash Victims Were Unbuckled
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEVV) —According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Kentucky has witnessed a surge in deadly crashes, reaching a seven-year high. The statistics are grim: more than 51% of those who lost their lives were not wearing seatbelts, a choice that proved deadly. 44News spoke with Driver, Hugh Samples,...
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 […]
Henderson skating rink “closing for good”
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — A Tri-State skate rink will soon close its doors. According to a social media post, Skateway USA in Henderson will close permanently next month. The owners said they are thankful for the decades of memories. The post on social media reads, “I know in my heart that Lewis Dixon is proud […]
Vehicular accident causes a power outage in McLean County
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) say the McLean County Sheriff’s Department is reporting that KY 81 is blocked by a crash near the intersection with KY 140, close to the Daviess County line. Officials say the closure could last up to four hours. ORIGINAL A vehicular accident has caused […]
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 […]
Dispatch: Crews respond to flipped car in Henderson
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - Henderson County dispatch confirms emergency crews responded to a car that flipped on South Green Street in Henderson. According to dispatch, the call came in at 5:30 p.m. Officials say the car flipped on South Green Street, right before the intersection with Sand Lane. Dispatch says...
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