• Storms leave parts of Friedman Park flooded

    WARRICK COUNTY, Ind. (WEHT) - What is normally a grassy area was covered in water at Friedman Park in Warrick County. A lake spilling out of its banks caused floodwaters to get close to some of the trails and an adjacent parking lot. Those floodwaters overspread dozens of trees on the park's grounds. A park []

  • Sheriff’s Office responding to person hit by vehicle near Lynnville

    HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - The Warrick County Sheriff's Office is responding to a report of a pedestrian hit by a vehicle at SR 68 and Sawmill Road. Authorities at the scene, and says the person is unconscious but breathing. A helicopter was called for the victim. The sheriff's office says the road is shut down []

  • Can people claim their lottery prizes anonymously?

    HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - Richard Main and Tommy Hinton. Those are people who have won big lottery prizes recently in the Tri-State, but some people don't want everyone knowing they hit it big. Can winners claim their prizes anonymously? Whether someone can claim lottery winnings anonymously depends on the state they won in. Indiana According []

  • Now armed with AI, America’s adversaries will try to influence election, security officials warn

    WASHINGTON (AP) — America's foreign adversaries will again seek to influence the upcoming U.S. elections, top security officials warned members of the Senate Wednesday, harnessing the latest innovations in artificial intelligence to spread online disinformation, mislead voters and undermine trust in democracy. But the U.S. has greatly improved its ability to safeguard election security and []

  • Bridge inspection on US 431 Livermore bridge on Thursday

    HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) announced there will be a bridge inspection on the US 431 Livermore bridge on Thursday. The KYTC says there will be lane restrictions on the US 431 Livermore bridge over the Green and Rough Rivers in McLean County on May 16 to allow for a routine []

  • Brad Byrd inDEPTH: The Bedford Collab

    HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - On Monday night, Brad Byrd spoke with a man who is making a unique effort to help those in need. Deandre Wilson's passion is the Bedford Collab. You can see their full interview in the video player above.

  • Prosecution rests on day five of Elizabeth Fox-Doerr murder trial

    The state rests on day five of the high profile murder trial of a firefighter's widow. Elizabeth Fox-Doerr is being accused of murder and conspiracy to commit murder in the shooting death of her husband, Evansville firefighter Robbie Doerr.

  • Injunction issued against Friendship Diner owner

    HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - A federal court has ordered an Evansville restaurant owner to stop harassing and threatening employees who cooperate with investigators. The U.S. District Court of Southern Indiana ruled that Friendship Diner owner Bardhyl Shabani violated the fair labor standard act's anti-retaliation provisions. The court is requiring Shabani post a statement to inform []

  • Loans available for agricultural losses during April 2 tornadoes

    HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - The Vanderburgh County Farm Service Agency announced the availability of low-interest loans to cover agricultural losses from last month's tornadoes. The loans are available for agricultural producers in Vanderburgh, Gibson, Posey, Warrick and Henderson counties to repair or replace damaged or destroyed physical property. The application deadline is January 7 of []

  • Komen executive discusses decision to cancel More Than Pink walk for 2024

    HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - As we first reported last week, there will be no Susan G Komen run or walk event in Evansville for the first time since 1998. Executive Director of Komen Indiana and Kentucky, Jennifer Milewski, spoke with Shelley Kirk about the decision on Eyewitness News First at Four. You can watch their []

  • Here’s why some people in Newburgh might have pink water

    HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - Customers received a message in reference to pink water in Newburgh. According to a message sent out by Indiana American Water, last weekend the company's Newburgh Treatment and Operations Center experienced a slight disruption at the water treatment plant. This resulted in customers reporting a "pinkish tint" in their water. The []

  • 5 men hailed as heroes after rescuing woman, 2-year-old from burning car on Indy’s east side

    Many in the area are calling what the five men did a heroic act.