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EVSC responds to angry parents about abuse allegations
EVANSVILLE, In. (WEHT) - Outraged parents and a teacher's assistant take the stage tonight as they address the EVSC school board, questioning what is being done to rectify, what they say, is 16 instances of abuse, across seven different schools within the corporation. Six emotional testimonies from EVSC parents and an employee, as the school []
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Brad Byrd inDEPTH: Student protests at universities
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - It was a common sight on college campuses almost 60 years ago. Student protests over the Vietnam War. For those of us who saw it happen, there is a sense of deja vu. Dr. Daniel Byrne, Professor of History at the University of Evansville joined Brad Byrd in the Eyewitness News []
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New West Owensboro Alliance Offers Fresh Produce
The city of Owensboro, and 3 of its neighborhood alliances are focusing on the issue of food scarcity. With the help of Tri-State Food Ban, they're starting a new alliance for neighborhoods on the west end of Owensboro.
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Arrest made following shots fired incident on Vann Avenue
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - An Evansville teenager has been charged with criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon following a shots fired call on Vann Avenue last week. Officers responded to a report of someone in a vehicle shooting at a home in the 1600 block of Vann Avenue on April 21. On Monday, Evansville Police []
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Court of Appeals rules against Perry County council member’s lawsuit
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - The Indiana Court of Appeals has ruled against a member of the Perry County Council who was suing the Board of Commissioners after he was excluded from group health insurance provided by the county. Councilman Keith Huck alleged the Board of Commissioners excluded certain employees from group health insurance coverage on []
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Crouch promises focus to focus on mental health and never impose mask mandates
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch campaigned in her hometown of Evansville on Monday morning. Crouch's visit was part of an eight day, nine city run ahead of the Indiana primary election in an attempt to boost voter turnout. If elected, Crouch said she will make mental health a priority. "Since COVID, we []
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Deputies state woman was 4x over limit before rollover
A woman was arrested after authorities say she was over four times the legal limit when she crashed.
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Henderson selling second parcels in most recent mass foreclosure
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - According to the city of Henderson, the second round of five parcels in the mass foreclosure action filed earlier this year by the city of Henderson will be sold by the Master Commissioner at 10:30 a.m. on May 8. Officials say the sale will take place at the Henderson County Courthouse []
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Kentucky Fish and Wildlife asks for people to keep wildlife wild
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - Officials with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) say spring brings with it a surge in newborn wildlife across Kentucky, along with the potential for well-meaning people to try to “rescue” the baby animals. The KDFWR urges the public to leave young wildlife undisturbed, even when they appear []
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Arrest made following fatal crash in Spencer County
An arrest has been made following a crash in Spencer County that killed one.
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Crews clean up after successful Tri-Fest
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) -- The first major festival of the summer wrapped up on Sunday night. Crews were cleaning up after the last night of Tri-Fest in downtown Henderson. The festival featured rides, music and of course, lots of food. Vendors we talked to said this year's Tri-Fest was a successful one. "Friday morning, got []
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USI Baseball comes up short against UT Martin to end home series
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – The Screaming Eagles fall 5-3 in Sunday’s matchup with the Skyhawks.