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ISP now involved in Heritage Hills cyber bullying investigation
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Spencer County School officials tell Eyewitness News that Indiana State Police are now involved in the investigation of social media pages accused of bullying students at Heritage Hills High School. North Spencer County Superintendent Dan Scherry says troopers are trying to expedite gathering information about the Instagram account posting the messages. […]
Shemwell murder trial set for June 3
The trial of Cylar L. Shemwell, on charges of being part of a January 2019 shooting on Audubon Avenue that killed three men and seriously injured a woman, will go forward. Shemwell, 37, of the 1600 block of Wisteria Gardens, was charged with three counts of murder and one count of first-degree assault in the deaths of Jay Michael Sowders, Christopher Carie and Robert D. Smith on Jan. 17. 2019. Carmen Vanegas was also shot during the incident, but survived.
Blue bridge in Owensboro blocked by crash
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The KYTC says a multi-vehicle crash on the Glover Cary Bridge, or KY 2262, in Owensboro has been cleared and the roadway has reopened. The bridge is also known as the Blue Bridge. ORIGINAL The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) says the blue bridge in Owensboro is blocked by a crash. Officials […]
Warrick County Sheriff comments on recent threats against Castle High School
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Warrick County Sheriff is warning that anyone who makes threats to schools will face consequences after a lockout at Castle High School on Monday. Castle High School received an anonymous threat that sent the school into lockout yesterday. All doors and other means of entrance for the school were secured […]
Multiple crashes on U.S. 60 bypass in Owensboro
UPDATE: The crashes have been cleared and traffic is back to flowing normally. HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- The Daviess County Sheriff’s Department is currently working two accidents on the U.S. 60 bypass in Owensboro. The accidents occurred between I-165 and Kentucky 298 (Old Hartford Road) with vehicles in the median. Motorists should expect delays and lane […]
OPD asking for public's help to find theft suspects
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - Owensboro Police are asking for your help identifying some suspects in a theft investigation. They shared a photos of people in hoodies. Owensboro Police did not say what has been stolen. They ask if you know who these people are, call Detective Bennett at 270-687-8823 or...
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 Bennet on Monday on charges of fentanyl dealing and possession of a handgun by a felon.
Boy scout hurt by fallen tree out of ICU, now in regular hospital room
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WFIE) - There’s good news about the Warrick County boy scout who was hurt last month during a camping trip in Pike County. Ethan Hills’ mother has shared that he’s out of the Pediatric ICU, and in a regular hospital room in Louisville. She says...
Indiana State Police track down accused child rapist wanted out of Ky.
SPENCER CO., Ind. (WFIE) - Indiana State Police have made an arrest for Owensboro Police. Troopers say they were called Friday because OPD was looking for 35-year-old James Saint, and they heard he was working for a poultry farm somewhere in Indiana. Authorities say Saint was wanted on warrants for...
City of Owensboro to honor legacy of former City Commissioner
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEVV) — The City of Owensboro will dedicate an Overlook Stage to late City Commissioner Larry Maglinger. Maglinger passed away while serving as City Commissioner in April 2023. To honor his legacy, the city will unveil a plaque on Owensboro's riverfront. City officials say Maglinger was a...
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