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Gov. Braun accepts recommendation to put Evansville man to death
INDIANA (WFIE) - Indiana Governor Mike Braun has accepted the parole board’s recommendation to execute Jeffery Weisheit. “I am accepting the Parole Board’s unanimous recommendation to deny clemency for Jeffrey Weisheit. The Indiana Department of Correction will continue preparations to carry out the court-ordered sentence of execution on November 5, 2026,” said Gov. Braun.
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Final museum Speaking Series of 2026 highlights how rivals became classmates
NEWBURGH, Ind. (WEHT) — The Newburgh Museum held its last Speaking Series of 2026. The focus this time was on Newburgh’s rapid growth in 1970’s. It’s all a part of the museum’s “A Giant Leap Forward” exhibit. The lecture touched on everything from the arrival of aluminum manufacturer, Alcoa, to the new locks and dam. […]
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Local Achievement: Homeplace of Henderson celebrates five-year anniversary
On Oct. 30, 2021–after years of planning, fundraising and construction–the Homeplace of Henderson opened, welcoming its first seven residents. On Friday, Homeplace celebrated its fifth anniversary. Jessica Beaven and husband Patrick are co-founders of the facility on Green River Road. Jessica, the executive director, said the work is...
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Early voting draws presidential election-sized crowds in Owensboro
OWENSBORO, Ky. — Early voting lines stretched around the Owensboro Sports Center on Friday as Daviess County residents turned out in numbers more typical of a presidential election than a midterm. Voters reported waits of about an hour at the sole early-voting site, open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m....
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Henderson to offer free rides to polling location
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The city of Henderson is making getting out to vote a bit easier. The city’s H.A.R.T. system will be offering free rides to polling locations on Election Day. The rides will be available all day on that Tuesday. “Take advantage of this opportunity, make a plan to vote and let your […]
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Henderson kids get an early Halloween at Downtown Trick-or-Treat
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - It’s clear to anyone who visited downtown on Friday: Henderson loves Halloween. The annual Downtown Trick-or-Treat, hosted by the Henderson Chamber of Commerce, gave kids an extra chance to put on their costumes for some early Halloween fun. It ran from 3 to 5 p.m.
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Revised plan aims to open U.S. 60 bridge by Christmas
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials say the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has developed a revised construction plan focused on replacing the U.S. 60 bridge over Katie Meadows Slough at Stanley and reopening it to traffic as soon as possible. Officials note under the new plan, the KYTC expects the bridge will reopen by Christmas Eve […]
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Henderson festivities set for this weekend
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Several events are scheduled for Henderson the next few days. The Henderson Chamber of Commerce presents Downtown Trick-or-Treat. Businesses all around the downtown district will be handing out treats today from 3 until 5 p.m. The city will also host a Halloween Bash in Central Park. From 5 until 7 tonight, […]
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Several local cadets graduate from KSP Training Academy
KENTUCKY (WFIE) - More than three-dozen cadets, including several from the Tri-State area, marked the start of their careers as state troopers serving communities across Kentucky. 40 cadets in total were honored with a graduation ceremony Friday. Governor Andy Beshear joined Kentucky State Police during the ceremony. “Thank you for...
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Henderson celebrates 2026 CDBG funded projects
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – City leaders, non-profit groups, and residents celebrate several completed projects through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. The yearly grant, which varies in funding, is distributed to communities with areas defined as low to moderate income. “Just to see it come to […]