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Retired Henderson Fire Lieutenant hit by car, seriously hurt
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - The community is stepping up to support a retired Henderson Fire Department Lieutenant, who was hit by a car. Officials say it happened in Greenville early last week. The GoFundMe for Johnny Denton shows he had to be flown to two different hospitals with serious injuries.
Billy Bolin to officially become Henderson Police Chief as early as next month
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEVV) — Former Evansville Police Chief Billy Bolin is set to officially become the Henderson Police Chief as early as July. Bolin has passed all requirements, including physical, to gain the Peace Officer Professional Standards certification requirement in the state of Kentucky. The physical challenges included:. -...
Henderson fire captain recognized for 50 years of service
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Henderson Mayor Brad Staton congratulated Henderson Fire Captain Randall Jenkins on 50 years of service during the city commission meeting on Tuesday. Jenkins received a standing ovation for his service, along with a service pin and bag of assorted city of Henderson memorabilia. Jenkins is the longest serving captain in Henderson […]
Henderson Police officer and sheriff’s deputy rescue woman having mental health crisis from Ohio River
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - Last month, a police officer and sheriff’s deputy worked together to save a woman in the Ohio River while she was having a mental health crisis. Things may look normal now on the Henderson riverfront, but that wasn’t the case on May 11. Henderson...
2024 W.C. Handy Blues and Barbecue Festival kicking off in Henderson
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - Today is the official start of the 2024 W.C. Handy Blues and Barbecue Festival. It’s happening now through Saturday in downtown Henderson. Organizers say Wednesday night marks “Family Night.”. Food trucks are set to open at 5 p.m. and there will be activities from...
Coroner names woman killed in Henderson Co. fire
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - We now know the name of the woman killed Friday morning in Spottsville. Officials with the Henderson County Coroner’s Office say she’s 88-year-old Margaret Basham. [Previous: 1 person, 3 pets killed after morning house fire in Henderson]. As we reported, five people and five...
EPD: Group arrested outside AutoZone on numerous drug charges
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Three suspects were taken into custody on drug charges after being questioned by police on S. Green River Road. Monday at 8:40 p.m., Evansville Police officers were called to the AutoZone for a man refusing to leave. Officers escorted the man, 25-year-old Geonovan M. Bailey, out...
Disaster assistance available for April 2 storm damage
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Those effected by the April 2 storms are now able to apply for low interest disaster loans. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is providing low interest loans to homeowners, business, renters and nonprofits. These loans are designed to meet the needs not met by FEMA grants or other recovery assistance. […]
Evansville man shot after incident with police
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — The Evansville Police Department (EPD) says one has been arrested after an incident following a traffic stop. Officials say last night, around 8 p.m., officers initiated a traffic stop near the intersection of Harlan Avenue and Olive Street. After making initial contact with both the driver and the front seat passenger, […]
‘As overwhelming as the accident’: Motorcyclists support couple injured in weekend crash
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville’s motorcycle community is coming together to support two bikers seriously injured in an accident over the weekend. If you were on Evansville’s west side earlier Tuesday evening, you couldn’t miss the sight or sounds of hundreds of motorcycles. They gathered to support...
EPD: Man admits to child molesting
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — An Evansville man is facing charges after police say he admitted to child molestation accusations. According to Evansville Police, a young victim told detectives at Holly's House that she was sexually abused by 36-year-old Benjamin Duff. The victim stated the abuse took place multiple times...
U.S. 41 SB traffic shifts to new roadway
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - There’s a new road on Highway 41 South. It’s all apart of the construction for the I-69 Ohio River Crossing Project. As we mentioned last week, two lanes of traffic on U.S. 41 South just north of the KY 351/2nd Street exit are expected to shift to new alignment.
Update: Coroner reveals identity of the Spottsville fire victim
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – We now the identity of the victim killed Friday morning in Spottsville. Officials of the Henderson County Coroner’s Office have identified Margaret Bashman, 88, as the one dead in the house fire in Henderson County. As previously reported, there were five people living in the household with a few family pets. […]
2 Evansville fires displace families
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Evansville fire department says two fires were reported Tuesday in Evansville. The first fire The first fire in a duplex at 1300 S Parker Dr, was reported at 4:01 p.m.. EFD says crews arrived to find heavy smoke and flames coming out of the back of the home. The fire […]
No-cost health clinic coming to Henderson for a limited time
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – From Saturday, June 15 through Tuesday, June 25, all Henderson County and surrounding residents will have the opportunity to receive no-cost healthcare According to a release, the Delta Regional Authority in partnership with the city of Henderson, Green River Development District, and the United States Department of Defense will provide medical, […]
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