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Bridge closed indefinitely in rural Henderson Co.
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), following an inspection on Friday morning, bridge inspectors with the KYTC have closed a bridge over Pond Creek at the 9.9 mile mark in rural Henderson County. Officials say engineers are assessing the situation to determine next steps. The bridge will be closed indefinitely. […]
Northern lights visible in the Tri-State area
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - If you were out in the Tri-State on Friday night you might’ve seen some colors in the sky that aren’t usually there. Viewers sent in photos of their view of the northern lights from cities such as Evansville and Mt. Vernon. You can see...
Deadly accident suspect remains hospitalized
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The man accused of causing a fatal accident on Franklin Street still remains in the hospital weeks after the crash. Court documents show Romance Williams has refused to come to court several times because the court was told he remains hospitalized. Williams is accused of causing an accident that killed Denzel […]
Severe weather causes storm damage in the Tri-State area
TRI-STATE (WFIE) - Our 14 First Alert meteorologists are tracking storms, and viewers started sending in photos Wednesday afternoon. [FORECAST: Outbreak of severe storms, tornadoes possible this afternoon-evening]. You’ll be able to see live cut-ins as they happen in the player above, or click here. As of Wednesday afternoon,...
Four takeaways from first week of Fox-Doerr murder trial
EVANSVILLE — Elizabeth Fox-Doerr's murder trial will stretch into next week, with the state preparing to rest its case and Fox-Doerr's court-appointed legal counsel readying to mount a vigorous defense. According to court records, Fox-Doerr, 52, has pleaded not guilty to charges of aiding, inducing, or causing murder and conspiracy to commit murder, both of which are Level 1 felonies, for the killing of her husband, veteran Evansville firefighter Robert F. Doerr II. ...
Lane restrictions on US 60 bridge at Henderson-Union line Monday
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) says it will have scheduled lane restrictions on the US 60 Highland Creek Bridge at the Henderson-Union County line on May 13. The KYTC says motorists should expect lane restrictions with flaggers in place from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Officials say appropriate caution is required […]
Stamp Out Hunger food drive taking place May 11
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive is this Saturday. Postal workers will pick up food donations from your home and deliver them to local food banks. Letter carriers will collect canned foot items placed in a bag next to mailboxes before Saturday delivery. Nationwide, the Stamp Out Hunger drive has […]
Volunteers set up memorial crosses in Henderson
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Henderson’s Central Park is now lined with honors for fallen soldiers. Volunteers placed over 6,000 crosses in the ground on Friday morning. Each cross named for a soldier to commemorate their service and sacrifice. Officials say it’s a tradition that dates back to 1947. A ceremony is scheduled for May 27 […]
Drug tip leads to search and dealing arrest in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Police in Evansville say they arrested one man as the result of a tip that was received. Officers say they were investigating a complaint of drug activity at an address on Prosperity Avenue near Shadewood Avenue. At the home, EPD says officers were given permission...
Animal control in need of emergency dog fosters
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Animal control is looking for people to foster the dogs there because they are too full and need help. Fostering animals from the shelter helps free up some kennels and allows them to take in more animals. If you do plan on adopting or fostering a...
Former Regions Bank employee accused of stealing over $150K from customers
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A former employee is accused of taking $150,000 from Regions Bank customers in Evansville. Police were called to the branch Wednesday located on Eagle Crest Boulevard. Officers were told the employee stole funds from customer accounts between November 1 of last year and March 13 of...
Arborist warns of severe weather scams
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – Thankfully, much of the Tri-State was spared of any widespread, significant damage from severe weather on May 7 and 8, but city officials in Evansville are warning area residents to keep their eyes open, not for severe weather, but what often follows severe weather. While storm damage victims begin picking up […]
'A walking miracle': Toddler returns home after miraculous recovery from near drowning
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Exactly one week after nearly losing his life after falling into his family’s pool, baby Ayko made his homecoming Friday to an exuberant crowd of family and friends. With the family just a few minutes away, close friend and the organizer of the family’s...
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