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Posey County farmers push back after Amazon asks to buy their land

POSEY CO., Ind. (WFIE) - Farmers in Posey County have pushed back for months after Amazon approached them this summer about buying their land for a data center. Dennis Herrenbruck and his son-in-law, Jason Naab, said they turned down the company. They farm land at the corner of Boberg and Hoenert roads that has belonged to Herrenbruck’s family for more than a century.

Posey County, IN · 2d
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FAIRFIELD DIESEL SPILL CLEANUP COSTS TOP $1.1 MILLION; CITY PURCHASES ENVIRONMENTAL INSURANCE

The City of Fairfield has spent more than $1.1 million cleaning up a diesel fuel spill caused by vandals at the former city light plant, with additional expenses still expected. The spill was first discovered July 26, 2025, when diesel fuel was detected in Johnson Creek. An investigation determined that...

Fairfield, IL · 1d

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Investments announced for Henderson, Owensboro riverports

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Gov. Andy Beshear announced a $15.1 million investment to enhance freight capacity and support economic activity through Kentucky’s waterways, and some of those are within the Eyewitness News coverage area. Officials explain these awards from the Kentucky Public Riverport Construction and Maintenance (KPRCM) program will fund projects which include equipment upgrades […]

Henderson, KY · 1d

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Rhythm River Distillery opens after five years of hard work

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — After over a century of having no local distilleries, bourbon is back in Henderson. With an over $5,000,000 price tag sits in the heart of downtown on Main Street. The distillery will produce bourbon, rye whiskey, vodka and gin spirits. One badge the owners wear proudly is how Hendersonians took part […]

Henderson, KY · 1d

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Toyota Indiana to build revived Scion brand’s first vehicle, adding about 50 jobs in Princeton

Toyota’s plant in Princeton will build the first vehicle from the company’s revived Scion brand, a small utility truck called the KEI-01, starting in the second half of 2027. Toyota Motor North America said the work comes with a $34 million investment at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana that...

Princeton, IN · 3d

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Henderson residents speak out against proposed electric rate increases

HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - Henderson City Commissioners held a public hearing Tuesday on proposed rate increases from Henderson Municipal Power & Light. Yesterday, HMP&L officials told 14 News the proposed increases could add up to about 20 percent over the next couple years. Residents at Tuesday’s hearing said they’re already...

Henderson, KY · 4d

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Electric cooperatives detail first steps of DERMS implementation

A distributed energy resources management system (DERMS) can help utilities unlock the capabilities of flexible demand-side energy, but implementing one can be daunting. For many considering DERMS, the question is no longer whether to deploy, but where to start. New to DERMS: Beginning the journey to next-gen grid management, a...

Owensboro, KY · 1d

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Kim’s Furniture reopening with ‘Tornado Sale’ after losing roof during storm

NEWBURGH, Ind. (WFIE) - A local furniture store is now getting ready to reopen after suffering major storm damage from a tornado earlier this year. “Kim’s Furniture” in Newburgh held a soft opening earlier Thursday. You may remember, the store lost part of its roof and had some...

Newburgh, IN · 2d

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New vehicle to be assembled at Princeton Toyota plant

PRINCETON, Ind. (WFIE) - Toyota Indiana will build a new line of vehicles at its Princeton plant, starting with the KEI-01, an ultra-compact utility truck, and will add 50 jobs. The KEI-01 is the first vehicle from Toyota’s new brand, Scion by Toyota. Jason Puckett, president of Toyota Indiana, said...

Princeton, IN · 4d

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14 News Investigates: Local farmer doesn't want to sell land for data center

Posey County, IN · 2d

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New distillery to open in downtown Henderson

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — After more than a century, bourbon is making a comeback in Henderson. Rhythm River Distillery is set to open this weekend at 405 North Main Street. The over $5,000,000 project will produce bourbon, rye whiskey, vodka and gin. The facility will also feature a cocktail bar, tasting room and gift shop. […]

Henderson, KY · 4d

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Madisonville’s Kentucky Sports Factory named in Sports Destination Management magazine

The Kentucky Sports Factory in Madisonville has earned a spot in in “Sports Destination Management”, as a 2026 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism. According to a news release, the Queen of Kentucky Volleyball Tournament was among the winners, which was produced in cooperation with Madisonville. That event brought athletes, families and fans to Hopkins County, and generated an estimated $505,000 in economic impact.

Madisonville, KY · 4d

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Henderson Electric Bills Could Climb 21% by 2028 Under New HMP&L Plan

Henderson households could see their electric bills climb in steps starting in January 2027, with Henderson Municipal Power & Light officials proposing four separate rate increases that would add up to about 21% by June 2028. The utility says the hikes are needed to cover higher purchased-power costs along with rising operating, maintenance and capital expenses.

Henderson, KY · 4d

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Hendrick marks 150 years and reveals new logo

Hendrick is celebrating a century and a half of manufacturing, innovation and service to customers across a wide range of industries. To mark the occasion, Hendrick is introducing a new logo and refreshed brand identity designed to reflect both the company’s heritage and its vision for the future. The...

Owensboro, KY · 4d

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E. Hofmann Packaging Building taking shape

The Madisonville police are out with the details about the arrest of a person on Badgett Lane riding an electric bicycle with no front or rear lights . The officer also noticed Susan Black had the smell of alcohol, and appeared to be under its influence. After getting permission to do a search, Black was placed under arrest after the officer located a baggie of suspected meth, part of a pill thought to be a Lortab, and another pill thought to be Alprazolam.

Madisonville, KY · 5d

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14 News Investigates: Data Center power bill impact

Owensboro, KY · 2d

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Henderson residents could see higher electric rates starting in 2027

HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - Higher electric rates could be on the way for people in Henderson, and the proposed increase could add up to about 21 percent over the next couple of years. If approved, officials with Henderson Municipal Power and Light say customers would see four rate increases starting...

Henderson, KY · 5d

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Grocery giant comes to Newburgh

NEWBURGH, Ind. (WEHT) — A new grocery store will open next year in Newburgh. Woodward Commercial Realty announced on social media that an Aldi is coming to the Gateway Business Park off State Route 66 near Grimm Road. The company says it will open by 2027. “We look forward to this addition as we continue […]

Newburgh, IN · 17d

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We Ranked The 10 Best Farmers Markets In Kentucky, And The Top Spot Might Surprise You

One farmers market on this list started out with just six vendors. Today it counts more than 90. I love that kind of glow-up, because it means a whole town kept showing up on Saturday mornings. Another market here pairs local chefs with nearby farmers for special tasting events. A...

Kentucky · 8d