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Man driving with kids pulled over with guns, meth in the car, Madisonville police say
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WEVV) — Police in Madisonville say they arrested one man Wednesday after pulling him over and finding guns, meth, and kids in the car. An officer says it happened around 11 a.m. Wednesday when they spotted a driver change lanes without signaling, cross the fog line, and reduce their speed from 74 to 62 in a 70 MPH zone.
MPD: Man makes controlled fentanyl buy for detectives, doesn't turn over all of the pills
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WEVV) — A Madisonville man is being charged with fentanyl trafficking after detectives say they had him make a controlled buy, but that he didn't turn over all of the pills he purchased. Detectives say they had 33-year-old Jeremiah Allison make a controlled fentanyl purchase on Wednesday...
Two people hurt in Union County crash
UNION COUNTY, Ky. (WEVV) — Two people were hurt in a crash that happened in Union County. Union County Emergency Management shared an update on the crash Thursday morning, and said that multiple agencies were called to help. Photos shared by Union County EMA show the crash happened at...
WATCH: K9 captures suspect in Kentucky
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- After the Green River Road standoff, a suspect was taken into custody. Green River Road has reopened. You can view the moment the suspect was captured in the player above. ORIGINAL. UPDATE: Scanner Traffic says the subject is now in custody. Evansville police have shut down a...
Trial to begin for man accused of starting fire in Henderson
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - The man accused of starting a fire on Henderson Island back in November goes on trial today. As we’ve reported, Cole Bell was indicted by a grand jury earlier this year in the case. [Grand jury indicts man in Henderson Island fire case]. According to...
Local communities celebrate National Police Appreciation Week
Clay, Ky. (WYMT) - Monday marked the beginning of National Police Appreciation Week where communities celebrate their local law enforcement agencies. With law enforcement being a career that risks oneself in order to defend the public, officials said having this recognition is really humbling. “It is a very thankless job...
Henderson seeks solutions for keeping pool open
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- Officials in Henderson want to ensure that Atkinson Pool will remain open for the entire summer season. The pool has been plagued by lifeguard shortages for years, causing early shut downs in the past. This year’s plan is to open the pool gradually, to get up to full strength after a few […]
Two women facing drug trafficking charges in Madisonville
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WEVV) — Two women are facing drug trafficking charges after police say they found meth and synthetic marijuana during a traffic stop in Madisonville. Madisonville Police Department officers say they pulled Felicia Howard and Laura Felker over near the intersection of North Street and Kentucky Avenue. While...
Union County man arrested after countywide police chase
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A Union County man was arrested following a high speed chase across the county. The Union County Sheriff’s Office said Anthony Wilson led officers on a chase on highway 60 to Sturgis and then back to the Highway 60 bypass in Morganfield. During that chase, authorities say Wilson tried to ram […]
Recovery Response Club says Henderson overdose numbers going down
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Recovery Response Club of Henderson says the city’s overdose numbers are going down. The club told city commissioners giving the community access to Narcan through its Stop Projects is helping the numbers drop. According to the club, 600 doses of Narcan were given out in the past two months. Although […]
Accident with unknown injuries reported on Highway 41
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Crews responded to reports of an accident with unknown injuries on the Highway 41 strip in Henderson. According to dispatch, the accident was called in at 5:21 p.m.. Eyewitness News spoke to one of the drivers involved in the crash, who told us a vehicle pulled out in front of a […]
7 local locations featured on the West Kentucky BBQ Belt
HENDERSON, Ky. – Welcome to the West Kentucky BBQ Belt. The initiative by Kentucky Tourism aims to introduce the world to a region associated with mouthwatering barbecue, according to a release by Team Kentucky. May 16, National BBQ Day, marks the opening of the new experience, featuring at least...
Beer to be sold at Henderson Flash games
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - Cold Beer is crossing the plate in Henderson this summer. The City Commission approved the sale of alcohol at Park Field - home of the Henderson Flash - starting this season. Team Owner Clay Bolin told the Commission it’s not a request he was making lightly,...
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