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Evansville Lieutenant Fired Over Social Media Comments Sues Alleging First Amendment and Disability Discrimination Violations

A former Evansville, Indiana lieutenant has filed suit against the city alleging his termination over social media comments about immigration enforcement violated his First Amendment rights, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Lieutenant John Wesley Alexander claims the city selectively enforced its disciplinary policies and terminated him despite evidence that he had undergone treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and was medically cleared to return to duty.

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Indiana’s next secretary of state stops in Evansville

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Indiana’s next Secretary of State Beau Bayh made a stop in Evansville today. The democrat defeated republican Max Engling on election night. Bayh says he hopes to address several issues as the new secretary of state, including opening an independent audit into the office, reducing wasteful spending and improving voter turnout. […]

Evansville, IN · 13h

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City of Vincennes Sees 16 Percent Health Insurance Increase for 2027

The Vincennes Board of Works has approved what amounts to a 16 percent increase in the 2027 City employee insurance plan. Vincennes Mayor Joe Yochum told the Board the original increase was 25 percent, but after review, it was reduced to 16 percent. The City set aside around 130-thousand for...

Vincennes, IN · 1d

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Public Hearing Set November 23rd at City Hall on Firehouse Flats Bond Proposal

The public will get another chance to voice their opinions on a bond issue to construct Firehouse Flats on the current City parking lot. That hearing will be prior to a possible third and final reading on the issue on Monday, November 23rd. The bond issue is scheduled to be considered during the City Council meeting that will follow. At this time, the apartment complex is slated to be built on the lot east of Vigo Street, between Third and Fourth Streets in downtown Vincennes.

Vincennes, IN · 1d
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Data center public hearing held in Vanderburgh County

VANDERBURGH COUNTY, Ind. (WEHT) — It’s Vanderburgh County’s turn to talk about data centers. In recent days Posey, Warrick and Dubois counties have all discussed the topic. Tuesday night, it was Evansville’s turn for public comment and it didn’t hold back. The usual complaints told the story for people speaking against data centers such as […]

Vanderburgh County, IN · 9h

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Governor Braun grows manufacturing jobs with multi-million-dollar Toyota investment

PRINCETON – Indiana Governor Mike Braun announced today that Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) is expanding its Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana (Toyota Indiana) operations in Princeton again, investing $34 million and creating approximately 50 new jobs. “Toyota’s continued investment in Indiana is a testament to the strength of our...

Princeton, IN · 21h

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Unmarked mass burials discovered in Daviess County

DAVIESS COUNTY, Ky. (WEHT) — Only two headstones remain at a cemetery tucked right behind Mount Zion Cumberland Presbyterian Church, but the discovery of over 50 unmarked burials has researchers working around the clock to uncover the identities and stories of those laid to rest here. “I’m flabbergasted that there are that many people,” says […]

Daviess County, KY · 1d

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Daviess County Health Department confirms positive measles case

DAVIESS CO., Ky. (WFIE) - Daviess County Health Department officials say a lab has confirmed a positive case of measles. Officials say measles is a very contagious disease caused by a virus. Officials say measles virus can stay in the air for up to two hours after the person leaves.

Daviess County, KY · 14h

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Apollo High senior accepted into US Air Force Academy

OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEHT) — An Owensboro student has earned the opportunity of a lifetime. Apollo High School senior Kassi Hirt has been accepted to the United States Air Force Academy. She is the first person from Owensboro to attend the Air Force Academy. Hirt will be a part of 1,100 students in the academy making […]

Owensboro, KY · 1d

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Christmas in the Village returns to Yellow Creek Park Dec. 5

DAVIESS COUNTY, Ky. — Christmas in the Village returns to Yellow Creek Park in Daviess County on Dec. 5 with a new holiday market featuring local vendors and festive treats. The event takes place at Pioneer Village. Activities include cookie and ornament decorating, face painting, carolers and a visit with Santa Claus.

Daviess County, KY · 1d

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Hopkins County Central Cheerleaders Finish Third at Region Competition

Hopkins County Central’s cheerleading squad turned in its highest regional score in four years Saturday, finishing third in the Game Day Large division at the Region 1 Cheerleading Competition at Owensboro High School. The Storm finished with an 88.90, just one point behind second-place Henderson County and narrowly missing...

Madisonville, KY · 2d

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Crittenden County Takes 7th at Region Cheer Competition (w/PHOTOS)

Crittenden County’s cheerleading squad improved significantly over last year’s performance Saturday, finishing seventh in the Game Day Small division at the Region 1 Cheerleading Competition at Owensboro High School. The Lady Rockets posted a score of 75.50, finishing 3.1 points behind sixth-place Paducah Tilghman and 4.1 points outside...

Crittenden County, KY · 2d

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Owensboro Health breaks ground on new facility in Hartford

HARTFORD, Ky. (WFIE) - Work is officially underway on a new place for Ohio County residents to access health care services. Owensboro Health celebrated the groundbreaking of its new healthplex facility. The plan is to build a nearly 12,000-square-foot building that will bring primary care, specialty care, lab services and...

Hartford, KY · 16h

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Work on Twin Bridges bring new closures

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — For about month, drivers have become accustomed to traffic changes on the Twin Bridges. More construction started Monday on the southbound bridge. The work includes repairs to the bridge’s support structure, rocker bearings and support beam. Until Wednesday night, traffic flow will feel and look about the same. However, starting Thursday […]

Henderson, KY · 1d

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Union County Claims Region Cheer Title (w/PHOTOS)

Union County won its first regional cheerleading championship in three years Saturday, taking the Game Day Large division title at the Region 1 Cheerleading Competition at Owensboro High School. The Bravettes scored 90.60, finishing seven-tenths of a point ahead of runner-up Henderson County, which scored 89.90. Union County earned top...

Union County, KY · 2d

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Date set for Owensboro 2026 Christmas tree lighting

OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEHT) — A date has been set for the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony at smothers park in Owensboro. Officials say people can enjoy Christmas carols from the Kentucky Youth Chorale, a preview of Owensboro Dance Theatre’s Nutcracker and the dancing lights spectacle. The tree lighting is set for 5 p.m. on November […]

Owensboro, KY · 1d

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Trigg County Cheerleaders Narrowly Miss State Berth With Third-Place Regional Finish (w/PHOTOS)

Trigg County came within five-hundredths of a point of qualifying for the state cheerleading competition Saturday, finishing third in the All-Girls Medium division at the Region 1 Cheer Competition at Owensboro High School. The Lady Wildcats scored 77.55, finishing just five-hundredths of a point behind second-place Lyon County and 2.45...

Trigg County, KY · 2d

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Todd County Central Places 4th at Region Cheer Competition (w/PHOTOS)

Todd County Central’s cheerleading squad turned in one of its strongest performances of the season Saturday, finishing sixth among 15 schools in the Game Day Small division at the Region 2 Cheer Competition at Owensboro High School. Competing in what is considered Kentucky’s toughest cheerleading region, the Lady Rebels...

Todd County, KY · 2d

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Distillery opening Friday in Henderson

HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - The all-new Rhythm River Distillery is holding a ribbon cutting Friday in Henderson. It’s at 405 N. Main Street. Officials with Rhythm River say it’s been more than one hundred years since a bourbon distillery was in Henderson. Friday’s ribbon cutting is at at...

Henderson, KY · 19h

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Caldwell County Wins Region 1 All-Girls Small Cheer Championship (w/PHOTOS)

Caldwell County won its first regional cheerleading championship in three years Saturday, taking the Region 1 All-Girls Small division title at Owensboro High School. The Lady Tiger cheerleaders finished with a score of 79.20, edging runner-up Madisonville-North Hopkins by 2.8 points to capture the regional title. The championship was Caldwell...

Caldwell County, KY · 2d