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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...
Suspect in weekend stabbing due in court
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- The suspect in a weekend stabbing death in Evansville is set to make his first court appearance today. Dewayne Whitney Jr. is charged with murder in the death of Christopher Samples. Evansville Police say that it happened at the Esquire Inn on Fares Avenue where Samples worked. Investigators say that Whitney came […]
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,...
Help needed at the pool & a new community kitchen discussed at Henderson Commission meeting
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - Henderson Commissioners discussed the needs of the city’s recreational facilities at Tuesday’s meeting. Among the many items on the agenda, the commissioners discussed adding a commercial kitchen to the city’s sports complex. They were also asked to help find more people to work...
Boil water advisory issued for most of Baskett
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Henderson County Water District (HCWD) announced a boil water advisory has been issued for most of Baskett. Officials say HCWD is undertaking necessary repairs for a water main break in Baskett. As part of this work, water service will be interrupted for most of the community of Baskett. As a […]
Wohner sentenced to 22 years
Joseph Wohner, who was facing a murder charge, appeared in Marion Circuit Court Division 2 on May 9 and pleaded guilty to an amended charge of first-degree manslaughter. Wohner, 45, was charged with the 2021 murder of Joshua Paul Mudd. He originally was charged with murder, but the Commonwealth agreed to a lesser charge of first-degree manslaughter in exchange for a guilty plea and Judge Kaelin Reed sentenced Wohner to 17 years. He also pleaded guilty to a convicted felon in possession of a handgun, for which he was sentenced to 5 years to run consecutively with the manslaughter charge; convicted felon in possession of a handgun, enhancement cultivation of marijuana 5 or more plants, convicted felon in possession of a firearm, and enhancement trafficking in marijuana, less than 8 ounces, first offense, for which he was sentenced to 5 years on each count to run concurrent with his other charges for a total of 22 years.
Parents take legal action to combat alleged bullying
HOPKINS COUNTY, Ky. (WEHT) — Parents of students from two Tri-State school systems are filing lawsuits after they say bullying has taken a toll on their kids’ mental health. Parents of Muhlenberg and Henderson County students tell us they are taking legal action. They claim the school corporations are not doing enough to protect their […]
On the Farm: Growing food for farmer’s markets
TRI-STATE (WFIE) - Planting season is well underway for Tri-State Farmers. For the farmers growing produce, they’re getting ready for their busiest time of year. Our Jamee French checked in with Henderson County Farmer, Amy Cates, working her fruits and veggies. “We’ve got cabbage, we’ve got cauliflower, we’ve got...
Loans available for agricultural losses during April 2 tornadoes
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Vanderburgh County Farm Service Agency announced the availability of low-interest loans to cover agricultural losses from last month’s tornadoes. The loans are available for agricultural producers in Vanderburgh, Gibson, Posey, Warrick and Henderson counties to repair or replace damaged or destroyed physical property. The application deadline is January 7 of […]
'Huge deal': Military medical workers will come to the Tri-State to offer free healthcare
Around 200 medical professionals serving in the U.S. military will come to the Tri-State next month for about two weeks of training – and while they’re here, they’ll provide free medical care for anyone who needs it. Reservists and active-duty individuals will set up a makeshift clinic at South Middle School in Henderson, Kentucky, from June 15-25. ...
Henderson Flash approved for alcohol sales
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – City Commissioners voted to approve alcohol sales at Atkinson Park during Henderson Flash baseball games. As a condition of the approval, the team must close the road between the fields when there is a youth game on the same night, and the seller must be STAR trained to know when to […]
Galvin named East Gibson Schools superintendent
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Michael Galvin has been named as the new superintendent of the East Gibson School District. Galvin stepped down as superintendent of North Posey Schools in September to work as a director for Junior Achievement of Southwestern Indiana. Galvin replaces former superintendent James Wilson who resigned after his arrest for a DUI.
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