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Police locate suspects in Heritage Hills cyber bullying investigation
The Santa Claus Police Department and Indiana State Police say they have located the individual or individuals running an Instagram page that was accused of bullying students at Heritage Hills High School.
NWS confirms tornado in Newburgh
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- Some areas of Warrick County saw upwards of 5 inches of rain on Tuesday, and some people reported seeing what is called a “cold air funnel” in Newburgh, but this morning The National Weather Service has confirmed that it was actually an EF-1 tornado. Officials say that the EF-1 Tornado touched down […]
Holiday World Splashin’ Safari opening for the season Saturday
SANTA CLAUS, Ind. (WFIE) - Splashin’ Safari is opening for the season. Holiday World will be open Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Meanwhile Splashin’ Safari will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. However, both will be closed Monday through Thursday next week...
Suspect in Henderson Island fire pleads guilty
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- A trial that was set for the suspect in last year’s Henderson Island fire will no longer take place. Cole Bell of Chandler, pleaded guilty to setting fire to Henderson Island last November according to the Commonwealth attorney. Authorities were able to connect Bell to the case after a truck registered in […]
Sherriff: Pedestrian seriously injured after being struck by a driver Wednesday in Warrick County
A vehicle struck and injured a 90-year-old man in Warrick County Wednesday afternoon, leaving him with serious injuries that required surgery, a law enforcement official said. The incident occurred near the intersection of Indiana 68 and Sawmill Road at 4:44 p.m., according to Warrick County Central Dispatch. A helicopter took the man to a local hospital, a dispatch supervisor told the Courier & Press. ...
NWS says “It’s possible” damage caused by cold air funnel cloud
WARRICK COUNTY, Ind. (WEHT) – From flash flooding to cold air funnel clouds, the Tri-State is taking a breather after storms on May 14 left behind isolated damage and more than five inches of rain in some locations. “We’ve had a decent amount of rain over the course of the last week or so, so […]
Storms leave parts of Friedman Park flooded
WARRICK COUNTY, Ind. (WEHT) – What is normally a grassy area was covered in water at Friedman Park in Warrick County. A lake spilling out of its banks caused floodwaters to get close to some of the trails and an adjacent parking lot. Those floodwaters overspread dozens of trees on the park’s grounds. A park […]
Sheriff’s Office responding to person hit by vehicle near Lynnville
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Warrick County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a report of a pedestrian hit by a vehicle at SR 68 and Sawmill Road. Authorities at the scene, and says the person is unconscious but breathing. A helicopter was called for the victim. The sheriff’s office says the road is shut down […]
Dollar General Literacy Foundation awards money to Tell City
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) announced the award of more than $180,000 in literacy grants to Indiana non-profit organizations, libraries and schools, and Tell City got some of this money. The Lincoln Hills Development Corporation (LHDC) received $10,000. According to its website, LHDC was founded in 1965 to serve the […]
Large amount of fentanyl recovered after joint investigation in Evansville and Newburgh
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — A joint investigation from law enforcement officials in Evansville and Newburgh led to one man's arrest and the recovery of fentanyl and a gun. Officials with the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force say they arrested 32-year-old JaJaun Bennett on Monday on charges of fentanyl dealing and possession of a handgun by a felon.
Two roads reopen, one more closes to high water
Rising water has closed an additional road, while two have reopened after the heavy rains earlier this week. The Dubois County Highway Department reported high water on the following county roads. Old Huntingburg Road north of County Road 400 South is now closed in Bainbridge Township from Patoka River. Hunley...
Parents and students fight back against online bullying at Heritage Hills
SPENCER COUNTY, Ind. (WEHT) – In a world where social media can take over minds, sights, thoughts and just about everything in between, “anonymity” can fuel online harassment. Parents and students protested outside of Heritage Hills High School in Spencer County on Friday as police investigate a string of online bullying posts stemming from an […]
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