HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois wants teachers and principals to warn students of the potential risks associated with attending for-profit colleges. Man rediscovers Chrisney roots with documentary Senator Durbin says that not all institutions off the same quality of education, job prospects or potential to pay down student debt. The Senator wants high school staff to inform students and families about what he calls "predatory ploys used by for-profit colleges". Durbin says that while these for-profit colleges enroll about 8% of students, they account for nearly 30% of al ..read more

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- A celebration of life for donor hero, Abby Raisor will take place on Sunday. Ribbon cutting held for Evansville’s first Permanent Supportive Housing Home for homeless, foster care, and at-risk youth Abby passed away on April 23 after an unknown birth defect causes a brain bleed several days earlier. Doctors determined Abby's condition was non-survivable, and her family decided to donate her organs and tissues to help others. The celebration of life will take place on May 5 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Northeast Dubois Elementary School. Kids are welcome to attend and g ..read more

HENDERSON, KY. (WEHT)- Representatives from several faith traditions will meet at the Four Freedoms Monument today to participate in the 73rd National Day of Prayer. Deaconess hospitals and Memorial receive ‘A’ safety grade from Leapfrog The event will begin at noon, and participants will offer prayers of reflection in their own faith traditions, and the public is invited to attend. Mayor Stephanie Terry will sing the national anthem and read proclamation from the City of Evansville and the event will also feature a performance by Mater Dei High School singers. Evansville has hosted this inter ..read more

CHRISNEY, Ind. (WEHT)- The great-great-great grandson of J.B. Chrisney, the namesake for the Town of Chrisney, Indiana is rediscovering his roots while documenting them. Jasper officials provide update on $10M pool and summer programs Kevin Chrisney visited the town on Wednesday to work on a documentary about his ancestry and Chrisney's town history. Kevin says that its been special to create art in a town with ties to his family. "It's been surreal. I think at the beginning and then as I learn more about it, its been very humbling. It's good to learn about how my family started, but also how ..read more

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)-- Some young adults transitioning out of the foster care system now have a place to call home in Evansville. The "I Am Tomorrow, Today House," or IATT for short, is open at 23 East Columbia Street and is almost ready for applications. Mayor Stephanie Terry joined the nonprofit Foster Care in the U.S. today for a grand opening ceremony and declared May as Foster Care Month for the City of Evansville. "This is the first and only home in this community to face the homeless youth crisis head-on," Mayor Terry says. The nonprofit says the home is the only Permanent Supportive H ..read more

OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEHT) -- The famous Owensboro Blue Bridge carries thousands of cars a day, and it will soon undergo major renovations. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials say remaining deck repairs on the south side and power issues with the bridge lights will shutdown the bridge. One Owensboro resident shares his initial reaction to the news. "I thought about the Baltimore incident. I was like, okay, it's a good thing...preventative maintenance, but then I thought that's going to be kind of a nightmare for the traffic," says Alexander Ikaika ..read more

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - Officials shared an update on the progress of Jasper's new city pool on Wednesday. The new pool will be in the same location as the previous pool. Plans call for a wet deck, three slides, a volleyball net and a rock wall. Officials also provided a calendar of their upcoming free summer recreation programs for the months of June and July. You can view all the events below: Bohnert Park Welcome to Summer Party Monday, June 3 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ages 7 - 14 Refreshments provided Various activities planned Kickball Every Tuesday from June 4 to July 23 9 to 10 a.m. Ages 6 ..read more

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - The last of three suspects has been sentenced in a neglect case involving the death of a special needs patient in 2020. Court documents show Glenda Fields accepted a plea agreement and was sentenced to two years probation. In the agreement, Fields pleaded guilty to one charge of neglect of a dependent. Fields was one of the caretakers charged in connection to the death of Robin Phillips. Two other caretakers, Victoria Brown and Latavia Booker had their sentences suspended to probation after agreeing to plea deals ..read more

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - The Daviess County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of multiple suspects in a motor vehicle theft that was reported in Whitesville on April 28. According to a release from the sheriff's office, detectives were able to help identify a suspect after they received a tip on the DCSO Facebook page. The sheriff's office made a post on their Facebook page requesting the public's help identifying the owner of a vehicle recorded in the area of the theft. After making the post, authorities say they received a tip that identified the vehicle's owner as Tristan Collier, 18, of ..read more

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - According to the U.S. Geological Survey, an invasive species is an introduced, nonnative organism, such as a disease, parasite, plant or animal, that begins to spread or expand its range from the site of its original introduction and that has the potential to cause harm to the environment, the economy or human health. So what invasive species are of most concern for the Tri-State? And can anything be done about it? Kentucky According to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR), the most destructive invasive species are wild pigs, although they are ..read more