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Henderson seeks solutions for keeping pool open
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- Officials in Henderson want to ensure that Atkinson Pool will remain open for the entire summer season. The pool has been plagued by lifeguard shortages for years, causing early shut downs in the past. This year’s plan is to open the pool gradually, to get up to full strength after a few […]
New community electric vehicle could be coming to Dawson Springs
HOPKINS COUNTY, Ky. (WEVV) - A new electric vehicle is planning on making its way to the City of Dawson Springs. The Eli Electric Vehicles company has begun the process of speaking with officials to weave in the sustainable mode of transportation for the community. Eli Electric Vehicles is a...
7 local locations featured on the West Kentucky BBQ Belt
HENDERSON, Ky. – Welcome to the West Kentucky BBQ Belt. The initiative by Kentucky Tourism aims to introduce the world to a region associated with mouthwatering barbecue, according to a release by Team Kentucky. May 16, National BBQ Day, marks the opening of the new experience, featuring at least...
WATCH: K9 captures suspect in Kentucky
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- After the Green River Road standoff, a suspect was taken into custody. Green River Road has reopened. You can view the moment the suspect was captured in the player above. ORIGINAL. UPDATE: Scanner Traffic says the subject is now in custody. Evansville police have shut down a...
STOP the overdose project seeing results in Henderson
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - The STOP the overdose project is gaining more attention in Henderson. It’s to bring awareness and education to the effects of the opioid epidemic. It was first created because community members were seeing what they called an overdose epidemic in Henderson. Since then, it’s helped...
Accident with unknown injuries reported on Highway 41
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Crews responded to reports of an accident with unknown injuries on the Highway 41 strip in Henderson. According to dispatch, the accident was called in at 5:21 p.m.. Eyewitness News spoke to one of the drivers involved in the crash, who told us a vehicle pulled out in front of a […]
Burrito Express Mexican Grill in Henderson to close in June
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - Burrito Express Mexican Grill owners announced Thursday that June will be their final month of operations. According to a Facebook post, their affiliated restaurants will undergo restructuring as well. They went on to thank everyone for their support.
Repairs to Dubois County road damaged by landslide to begin in July
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – INDOT announced work will begin in July to repair a Dubois County road damaged by a landslide near Birdseye. State Road 145 has been closed since it was damaged by the landslide in January. An INDOT official says a project was scheduled for the site prior to the damage, however the […]
Salvation Army of Henderson to host 18th annual Sam Ball Memorial Golf Scramble
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEVV)— The Salvation Army of Henderson announced it will be hosting the 18th Annual Sam Ball Memorial Golf Scramble on Monday, June 17th at the Henderson Country Club. The annual event raises crucial funds to support the Salvation Army's programs and services in the Henderson community. Registration...
Beer to be sold at Henderson Flash games
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - Cold Beer is crossing the plate in Henderson this summer. The City Commission approved the sale of alcohol at Park Field - home of the Henderson Flash - starting this season. Team Owner Clay Bolin told the Commission it’s not a request he was making lightly,...
Suspect in weekend stabbing due in court
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- The suspect in a weekend stabbing death in Evansville is set to make his first court appearance today. Dewayne Whitney Jr. is charged with murder in the death of Christopher Samples. Evansville Police say that it happened at the Esquire Inn on Fares Avenue where Samples worked. Investigators say that Whitney came […]
Benefit concert planned in Central City honoring The Everly Brothers & John Prine
CENTRAL CITY, Ky. (WFIE) - The Everly Brothers and John Prine have deep roots in Muhlenberg County created a positive economic impact for a struggling coal county by helping to establish and headline the Everly Brothers Homecoming/Central City Music Festival from 1988 to 2002. That event drew tens of thousands...
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