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National vigil honors officers who died in line of duty
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A national vigil was held on May 13 in honor of officers who died in the line of duty. Among those honored were Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Deputy Asson Hacker and the Tell City Police Department’s Sergeant Heather Glenn.
St. Croix Man Arrested for Reckless Endangerment With a Firearm
A St. Croix man who was wanted on an arrest warrant for firing his firearm on Kings Alley Boardwalk with other people in the vicinity has been found and arrested, the V.I. Police Department reported. On Saturday, at 10:40 pm, members of the Safe Street Gun Violence Initiative spotted Terrell...
Sgt. Heather Glenn, Deputy Hacker to be honored for National Police Week
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - This week marks “National Police Week,” a time to honor law enforcement across the U.S. Throughout the week, there will be vigils and memorials to honor law enforcement who died in the line-of-duty last year. Two of those killed were right here in the...
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...
Fallen Tri-State officers among the hundreds honored in Washington, D.C.
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- An emotional tribute held in Washington, D.C., as hundreds gather in remembrance of the nation’s officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. Among the hundreds recognized, Tell City Police Sergeant Heather Glenn, who was shot and killed last year as she responded to a domestic violence call, which led […]
Road closure planned for State Road 56 near French Lick
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has announced a road closure for State Road 56 near French Lick. Officials say beginning on or around May 20, crews will begin daily road closures on State Road 56 near French Lick in Dubois and Orange counties. These daily closures will occur between 7 […]
Schnellville veteran Albert Merkley to be honored during annual Dubois County Memorial Day observance
The annual observance of Memorial Day by Dubois County Veterans Council will be held on Saturday, 25, 2024, beginning at 10:00 AM on the west side of the Dubois County Courthouse in Jasper at the Veteran’s Memorial Fountain. All veterans organizations of Dubois County will be represented, and all...
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