CRIME & SAFETY
‘I’m going to stand up for him’: Henderson organization helps foot medical bill for Illinois trooper hit by car 3 years ago
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - A Henderson organization is helping one Illinois State trooper with treatment after he was hit by a distracted driver. Brian Frank was an Illinois State Police trooper for 12 years. “I call him the golden retriever of life because he’s everyone’s best friend,” said his wife,...
Accident reported in Corydon
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials are responding to a report of an accident at Bell and First Street in Corydon. Dispatch has confirmed that the call came in just before 3 p.m., and that emergency crews are en route to the scene. Eyewitness News will continue to provide updates on this story as new information […]
New details released in deadly Evansville crash
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — New details have been released after one person was arrested in connection to a deadly crash in Evansville. Jared A. Reed, 32, was arrested after Muhammad Khan, 21, was killed in a three-vehicle accident that happened on April 20. The crash happened on the Lloyd Expressway near Fielding Road. According to […]
Man identified after deadly McLean Co. crash
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The name of the man who died in a McLean County crash on Tuesday has been released. The Kentucky State Police (KSP) received a call from McLean County Dispatch just after 2 p.m. of a two-vehicle collision on KY 81 at the intersection of KY 140. This location is about five-miles […]
Person hit and killed by driver in Evansville identified
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — We now know the identity of a person who was hit and killed by a driver on West Franklin Street Monday night. Around 9 p.m. Monday night, a deputy was stopped at Franklin Street when they said they saw a speeding driver hit and kill a person who was crossing the street.
Former Evansville pre-K teacher pleads guilty to child molesting
EVANSVILLE — A former pre-kindergarten teacher who stood accused of molesting two students in Evansville pleaded guilty Tuesday, nixing the prospect of a jury trial in the case. The former teacher, 22-year-old Joshua Brandon Leduc, faced charges of child seduction and three counts of child molesting across two criminal...
Police release details on investigation into former EFD fire chief
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The Evansville Police Department shared details on their investigation into former Evansville Fire Chief Paul Anslinger. According to documents, the investigation concerns missing tools from the Evansville Fire Department. Documents list the crime as theft/embezzlement. No other information was shared. Last week, Joe Atkinson with Evansville’s Mayor’s Office confirmed Anslinger’s retirement. […]
2 people sent to hospital after Lloyd Expy. crash
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Police say two people were hurt during a crash on the west side. It happened shortly before 1 p.m. on the Lloyd Expressway near Red Bank Road. Police say a car heading east was hit by a truck that was turning on to the access...
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