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Henderson breaks ground on housing project

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Henderson city officials held a groundbreaking for a new house. Officials explain the home, located at 102 Letcher Street, is a project that originated during the first year of the City’s Inner City Improvement Plan. Proposed by the 2023 Public Safety Committee, the H.E.R.O. Project aims to enhance public safety and […]

Henderson, KY · 4d

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Amendment to curtail governor’s pardon power wins by large margin

Kentucky voters have approved a constitutional amendment to curb governors’ pardon powers around elections. The amendment won at the ballot box Tuesday by a vote of almost 40 percentage points. Unofficial results were 71% in favor to 29% opposing. In Henderson County, the amendment also garnered many more ‘yes’...

Kentucky · 3d

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Braun Accepts Parole Board Recommendation Denying Weisheit Clemency

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Indiana Gov. Mike Braun said he has accepted the recommendation from the Indiana Parole Board to deny clemency for Jeffrey Weisheit. Weisheit was convicted of killing 5-year-old Caleb Lynch and 8-year-old Alyssa Lynch in Evansville in 2010 after setting a house on fire and leading police on a chase into Kentucky. Gov. […]

Indiana · 4d

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Boil water advisory lifted for parts of Henderson County

HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - Henderson County Water District officials say they have lifted the Boil Water Advisory for customers in the 11688-12581 Kentucky Highway 1078 South and 12862-12901 S. Negley Road areas. According to a press release, satisfactory bacteriological test results have been received, and customers can resume normal use...

Henderson County, KY · 4d
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Boil advisory issued in part of Henderson Co. after highway crew damages water main

HENDERSON CO., Ky. (WFIE) - Henderson County Water District (HCWD) has issued a Boil Water Advisory for customers at the following addresses:. Officials say transportation crews were replacing highway signs along KY Hwy 1078 S when a water main was accidentally damaged. HCWD emergency crews are on site making repairs,...

Henderson County, KY · 5d

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State, Local Races Prove Every Vote Matters

The saying “every vote matters” held true in several local races across Kentucky on Tuesday, with a coin flip deciding the winner of city council seats in Ashland, Catlettsburg, Greenup, Hanson, Park Hills, and Powderly. Hopkins County Clerk Keenan Woodruff told the WFMW News Edge that a coin...

Kentucky · 2d

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Indiana prepares for Jeffrey Weisheit execution

Indiana · 3d

WEHT/WTVW

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Kroger announces grand opening date for new Owensboro location

The first 250 customers in line will be eligible to receive a $15 gift card.

Owensboro, KY · 9d

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Three directors to be elected in 2027

Prior to Kenergy’s annual membership meeting, scheduled for June 8, 2027, individuals will be elected to represent Districts 2, 7 and 10. A ballot listing the qualified candidates in a contested district election will be mailed in May 2027 to each Kenergy member residing within the district. Members will also have the option to vote online.

Daviess County, KY · 6d

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Western Kentucky voters weigh election’s importance at the polls

HENDERSON, Ky. — Voters in western Kentucky offered a range of views Tuesday on whether this is the most important election in years, while emphasizing the importance of casting a ballot and pointing to a constitutional amendment on the back of the ballot that some said caught them off guard.

Henderson, KY · 3d

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Warrick County K9 to receive life-saving donation in memory of fallen soldier

WARRICK CO., Ind. (WFIE) - A charitable donation will go a long way for a K9 officer in Warrick County. The sheriff’s office says K9 Pablo will received a bullet protective vest from Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. Officials say the vest was sponsored by Danielle and Gianna Marketta...

Warrick County, IN · 4d

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Hancock County Marching Hornets win Class A state championship

LEWISPORT, Ky. (WFIE) - Several local high school marching bands brought home top honors from the state finals over the weekend, including a new state championship. The Hancock County Marching Hornets won first place in Class A at the Kentucky Music Educators Association State Marching Band Championships. Also competing in...

Hancock County, KY · 4d

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High-stakes coin flip decides Hanson City Commission race after 104-104 tie

HANSON, Ky. (WFIE) - There were some ties in the Tri-State during Tuesday’s election. The Hanson City Commissioners race had four open seats, and two candidates tied for fourth place, with 104 votes each. Officials at the Hopkins County Clerk’s Office say Annamary LeCornu and Felicia Greer met Wednesday...

Hanson, KY · 3d

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Daviess County voters choose Judge Executive, Owensboro Commission seats

OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - In Daviess County, Democrat Rod Kuegel has won the race for Judge Executive, beating incumbent Republican Charlie Castlen. Castlen was first elected Judge Executive in 2022. Watch our Election Day coverage here when we’re live:. During the county’s Red, White, and Blue picnic last week,...

Owensboro, KY · 3d

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Seven families celebrate new Habitat for Humanity homes in Chandler

CHANDLER, Ind. (WFIE) -Seven families celebrated the dedication of their new homes Saturday in the Willow Cove subdivision in Chandler. The homes were built through a partnership between Habitat for Humanity of Warrick County and the USDA Self-Help Housing program. The dedication was held at 11 a.m. at 106 Willow...

Chandler, IN · 6d

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Spencer County inviting public to community listening session

Officials say no preparation is needed and attendance for the full session is not required.

Spencer County, IN · 5d

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Santa Claus post office unveils 2026 postmark

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Santa Claus post office reveals this year’s postmark. This year’s deign was created by Caraline Arning of Dale, Indiana. Arning is a graduate of Heritage Hills High School and she now studies psychology at DePauw University. Her design features Santa’s face, Christmas lights, trees and the town’s famous name. The […]

Henderson, KY · 4d

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Consider Henderson County Public Library for holiday gifts

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Henderson County, KY · 5d

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Warrick County residents weigh in on data centers

NEWBURGH, Ky. (WEHT) — The Warrick County Area Plan Commission held a meeting on data centers Monday night. County commissioners are scheduled to vote on the ordinance next week. If passed, it would establish a floating data center overlay district. It would require industrial zoning and special approval for data centers and their campuses. The […]

Warrick County, IN · 4d

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Gov. Braun accepts recommendation to put Evansville man to death

INDIANA (WFIE) - Indiana Governor Mike Braun has accepted the parole board’s recommendation to execute Jeffery Weisheit. “I am accepting the Parole Board’s unanimous recommendation to deny clemency for Jeffrey Weisheit. The Indiana Department of Correction will continue preparations to carry out the court-ordered sentence of execution on November 5, 2026,” said Gov. Braun.

Evansville, IN · 5d