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WARRICK COUNTY (WEHT) — Bates Hill Cemetery laid four men to rest after sitting in the coroner’s office for years. Some remained unclaimed since 2022. The service included prayer and the laying of flowers on their grave. Officials say it is important to give the men a proper burial. For more information, click on the […]
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HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Ground will be broken today for a new Goodwill location in Warrick County. The new Goodwill will be on High Pointe Drive near the Newburgh Walmart. The store will also include a dedicated space for mission services, possibly for free digital skills classes and employee support programs. The groundbreaking set for […]
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...
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - Health officials say they are investigating one case of measles in Henderson County. They are following up with people who may have been exposed. Officials say the public should check that their measles vaccination is up to date. Anyone who develops a fever, cough, runny nose,...
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - Higher electric rates could be on the way for people in Henderson, and the proposed increase could add up to about 21 percent over the next couple of years. If approved, officials with Henderson Municipal Power and Light say customers would see four rate increases starting...
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A number of local businesses are offering veterans goodies for Veteran’s Day today. Among them is Donut Bank. All locations are offering veterans a free small coffee, both in-store and at the drive-thru.
HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) – This most recent election cycle brought many firsts: Texas electing its first Latina governor, Atlanta electing its first Black woman as governor and many first-time representatives and senators being elected to Congress. Amidst the fallout, another milestone was reached: teenagers being elected to public office. 19-year-old Daniel Darris-O’Connor of Billerica, Massachusetts […]
WARRICK CO., Ind. (WFIE) - Four people with no legal next of kin were laid to rest Sunday afternoon at Bates Hill Cemetery Yankeetown, and the community showed up for them. The Warrick County Coroner’s Office held a graveside service for Perry Woodard, Martin Grimes, Steven Watkins and Mark Durden.
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 […]
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...
A 25-mile transmission line is planned to be built through eastern Henderson County, from the Reid substation on the site of Big Rivers in Webster County to a substation in Warrick County, Ind. Officials with the project say that it came about after the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, of MISO,...
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...
DAVIESS CO., Ind. (WFIE) - Daviess County, Indiana, 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet have announced multiple construction and maintenance activities taking place from Western Kentucky road work schedule from November 8 to November 14. Officials say all work scheduled is subject to change depending on numerous factors, including the weather. The project locations include the county and exact mile point. […]
