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Police: Woman arrested after guns, drugs found in home with children
WEBSTER CO., Ky. (WFIE) - A Providence woman is accused of trafficking drugs into the area. Officers say they got a couple of tips about a woman earlier in the week. A release shows police waited for 29-year-old Natasha Dalay to get back to her home and asked to search inside.
One person rescued from flooded vehicle in Henderson County
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials say one person was rescued from flood waters on Hossman Newburgh Road on Wednesday. Henderson City and County Rescue Squad said a male subject drove through flood waters and ended up in a ditch and was unable to get out of his vehicle. The subject was removed from his vehicle […]
Vehicular accident causes a power outage in McLean County
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) say the McLean County Sheriff’s Department is reporting that KY 81 is blocked by a crash near the intersection with KY 140, close to the Daviess County line. Officials say the closure could last up to four hours. ORIGINAL A vehicular accident has caused […]
‘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 […]
Madisonville Mayor pleads guilty to Reckless Driving and Speeding
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WEVV) — The mayor of Madisonville was in court on Monday after a run-in with the Kentucky State Police. Back in March, Madisonville Mayor Kevin Cotton was pulled over going 102 MPH in a 70 MPH on the Pennyrile Parkway, according to KSP. At the time of the traffic stop, officials said that Cotton was driving a city vehicle.
Roadway back open after McClean County crash
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- After being closed for several hours on Tuesday following a crash Highway 81 North near Glenville is re-open this morning. Authorities say that traffic began flowing again around 11:30 p.m. after the road was shut down when a crash knocked out electricity to around 700 customers. Officials say that all power has […]
Over $130k in scholarships awarded by Independence Bank
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – More than $130,000 in scholarships were awarded to Kentucky high school seniors by Independence Bank, including 20 from western Kentucky. A reception was held at the bank’s location on Frederica Street. Over 400 applications were received this year among the bank’s 15 county footprint.. Selected students received scholarships ranging from $500 […]
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