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New documentary 'The Beautiful River' highlights beauty, history of Ohio River
HENDERSON, Ky. − Anyone who has grown up or lived in this neck of the woods has a connection with the Ohio River. The possibilities are many. Some people drive over it and back frequently just to go to work. Maybe you or somebody you know has spent their...
Henderson Inner City Improvement Plan leads to ‘All-American Cities’ award nomination
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - The city of Henderson is up for a national award. City officials will be headed to Denver, Colorado this summer to compete for the award. This award is called the “All-America Cities” award from the National Civic League. A group of about 20 people...
Family of 6 displaced following house fire in Henderson
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - Emergency crews in Henderson are on scene of a house fire on South Alves Street. The Henderson Fire Department says the fire looks like it started at the front of the house before making its way up to the second floor. When HFD first arrived on...
Parents of Henderson and Muhlenberg Co. students invited to meeting on school bullying allegations
HOPKINS CO., Ky. (WFIE) - The African American Coalition of Hopkins County will hold a meeting with the parents of students who attend Henderson and Muhlenberg County middle schools at the Hopkins County Regional Chamber of Commerce in Madisonville. According to a press release, the schools facing multiple bullying complaints...
Former Union Co. wrestler indicted for murder
TAYLOR CO., Ky. (WFIE) - The Union County man arrested for the murder of a Campbellsville University student has been indicted by a grand jury. Court records show the April Grand Jury in Taylor County, Kentucky, indicted Charles Escalera for murder, burglary, and theft. He’s being held on a $1...
Westbound I-69 reopens in Madisonville after crash
UPDATE: KYTC now reports the ramp has been cleared and is reopened. The original story can be read below. HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) says according to Hopkins County Central Dispatch, the westbound on-ramp to Interstate 69 is currently blocked by a crash at the KY 70/Anton Road interchange. Motorists are […]
Memorial Day ceremony preparations underway in Henderson
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Henderson’s big memorial day ceremony is back again for its 77th year. The ceremony is set for May 27 from 10 a.m. to noon in Central Park. Many know about the tradition of putting up crosses for each Henderson veteran lost. This year, more than 6,000 crosses will be going up. You’ll start seeing those on May 13.
Woman arrested for DUI and drugs after nearly hitting officer's car in Madisonville, police say
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WEVV) — A woman is facing drug and DUI charges in Madisonville after police say she nearly hit an officer's car Sunday. A Madisonville Police Department officer was driving down West McLaughlin Avenue around 2:30 a.m. when they say they watched a driver run a stop sign.
Overturned semi on Highway 951 in Daviess Co.
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – KYTC officials say HWY 951 has been cleared and is now reopened to normal traffic flow. Officials say KYTC personnel are working to clean corn spilled on the roadside. ORIGINAL Deputies report an overturned semi is causing traffic issues. According to the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO), deputies are currently working a […]
Thursday Sunrise Headlines
(WFIE) - This morning we’re learning more about the Union County man arrested for the murder of a Cambellsville University student. Court records show he has been indicted by a grand jury. New details in the motorcycle crash that killed a Kentucky State Trooper. The body of trooper Jonathan...
HCPL celebrating Star Wars Day this weekend
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Saturday is Star Wars Day, and the Henderson County Public Library is celebrating with a special event. The celebration will include a costume contest and Star Wars focused trivia. Officials say they will have jedi training for anyone who wants to learn how to properly wield a lightsaber. The free event […]
Indiana Weather Alert | Severe Thunderstorm Warning
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a. South central Warrick County in southwestern Indiana…. West central Spencer County in southwestern Indiana…. Northwestern Daviess County in northwestern Kentucky…. Northeastern Henderson County in northwestern Kentucky…. * Until 715 PM CDT. * At 627 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located...
Livermore Elementary Teacher Named National Geographic Fellow
A Mclean County Kentucky teacher is one of 35 chosen by National Geographic to travel to Iceland. Livermore Elementary's Heidi Givens is doing something no educator chosen in years prior has ever done before.
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