LATEST NEWS
Dawson Springs using tornado insurance money for new project
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The City of Dawson Springs was approved for $2 million in state support for a $4 million industrial development project. City officials tell us they plan on building a 100,000-square-foot spec building using funds provided by the Kentucky Product Development Initiative program. We’re told the matching...
One arrested after Highway 41 chase in Henderson
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – According to the Madisonville Police Department (MPD), a chase started in Madisonville on I-69 and ended in Henderson. According to MPD, an officer saw a vehicle driving erratically and speeding and tried to pull them over. The driver didn’t stop. MPD identified the driver as 20 year-old Amber Wilkins. MPD says […]
EPA, Webster Co. to support economic revitalization goals
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials say on May 2, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Webster County will receive technical assistance through the Energy Communities Technical Assistance Pilot program. Officials say the EPA and recipient communities such as Webster County will work together to develop “implementable action plans” that “promote environmental and economic revitalization” as […]
Man accused of fleeing from police on motorcycle in Madisonville
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WEVV) — Police in Madisonville say they arrested one man Tuesday after he started a chase while on a motorcycle. A Madisonville Police Department officer said they were spotted a man driving a small motorcycle in the area of McCoy Avenue near Park Avenue late Tuesday around 11 p.m.
Westbound I-69 reopens in Madisonville after crash
UPDATE: KYTC now reports the ramp has been cleared and is reopened. The original story can be read below. HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) says according to Hopkins County Central Dispatch, the westbound on-ramp to Interstate 69 is currently blocked by a crash at the KY 70/Anton Road interchange. Motorists are […]
Thursday Sunrise Headlines
(WFIE) - This morning we’re learning more about the Union County man arrested for the murder of a Cambellsville University student. Court records show he has been indicted by a grand jury. New details in the motorcycle crash that killed a Kentucky State Trooper. The body of trooper Jonathan...
Henderson history: At least five bridges have crossed Highland Creek at U.S. 60
The U.S. 60 bridge that crosses Highland Creek into Union County is more than eight decades old – and its construction delayed Kentucky 359’s crossing of the creek. The road from Henderson to Morganfield, what we now call U.S. 60, has had at least five bridges over Highland Creek, including the current one, but when the road was first authorized in 1823 the creek was crossed by a ferry, according to a history of local roads written by Spalding Trafton in The Gleaner of Oct. 5, 1924.
Woman arrested for DUI and drugs after nearly hitting officer's car in Madisonville, police say
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WEVV) — A woman is facing drug and DUI charges in Madisonville after police say she nearly hit an officer's car Sunday. A Madisonville Police Department officer was driving down West McLaughlin Avenue around 2:30 a.m. when they say they watched a driver run a stop sign.
Former Union Co. wrestler indicted for murder
TAYLOR CO., Ky. (WFIE) - The Union County man arrested for the murder of a Campbellsville University student has been indicted by a grand jury. Court records show the April Grand Jury in Taylor County, Kentucky, indicted Charles Escalera for murder, burglary, and theft. He’s being held on a $1...
Indiana Weather Alert | Severe Thunderstorm Warning
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a. South central Warrick County in southwestern Indiana…. West central Spencer County in southwestern Indiana…. Northwestern Daviess County in northwestern Kentucky…. Northeastern Henderson County in northwestern Kentucky…. * Until 715 PM CDT. * At 627 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.