Ann Powell

Producer and Reporter at WTVW-TV (Henderson, KY)

Producer and Reporter at WEHT-TV (Henderson, KY)

Christ follower, reporter and producer for Eyewitness News, weather nerd, fluent in puns and dad jokes

Articles

Senate candidate Colonel Pamela Stevenson visits Owensboro for town hall event

3 days ago | tristatehomepage.com | Ann Powell

OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEHT) — A democratic candidate for the U.S Senate stopped by Owensboro today to speak with constituents during a special town hall event. Colonel Pamela Stevenson currently serves as Kentucky’s House Minority Leader and is running for Republican Mitch McConnell’s seat. “People are hungry to have someone that serves them…the energy was incredible,” Stevenson says. Hosted by Indivisible Owensboro, the town hall allowed constituents to ask elected officials about hot-button issues.
Man rescues neighbor yelling for help in trailer fire

4 days ago | tristatehomepage.com | Ann Powell

DAVIESS COUNTY, Ky. (WEHT) — A woman is recovering in a burn unit after being rescued from a trailer fire by a neighbor. “I didn’t think…I ran inside and grabbed her,” says Connor Lanham, the neighbor who rescued the woman. The fire occurred just before 2 am on Tuesday in a trailer park located in the 6800 block of Lamplite Circle in Owensboro. Lanham lives four doors down and says the woman he rescued was his friend’s mom. He was in bed at the time and went outside after hearing explosions.
Petersburg resident reflects on 35th anniversary of EF-4 tornado

5 days ago | yahoo.com | Ann Powell

PETERSBURG, Ind. (WEHT) — It’s been 35 years since an EF-4 tornado tore through Petersburg, killing six people and injuring dozens of others. Residents say it is a day they will never forget. “I was about five miles away and the weather was very eerie that night,” says Brent Beck. Beck was 18 years old at the time and remembers seeing the damage a day after it happened. He says the community he loves was ripped apart. AdvertisementAdvertisement“My dad and I got in the truck and came into town.
Students react to federal pause of Job Corps

1 week ago | tristatehomepage.com | Ann Powell

MORGANFIELD, Ky. (WEHT) — The future of the Earl C. Clements Job Corps Center in Morganfield is in jeopardy because of budget cuts by President Trump’s administration. The Department of Labor announced plans to begin a ‘phased pause’ at contractor-operated Job Corps centers nationwide today, and say it will occur by June 30th. Students say the decision is disheartening and will impact all of Union County. “I kind of feel like the battle was lost before we started fighting,” says Khaelun Noel.
“It reassures me that help is coming.” Homeowner reacts to FEMA going door to door in Henderson County

1 week ago | tristatehomepage.com | Ann Powell

HENDERSON COUNTY, Ky. (WEHT) — Local and federal officials are going door to door to help people in Henderson County recover from flooding and storms last month. FEMA started going door to door a week ago and has already visited several hundred homes, including some in Reed, where residents say they are still hurting weeks after the waters receded. “As of right now, the house is unoccupiable, but we are taking huge strides to come home.
Pharmacy owner talks about new law to protect small pharmacies and customers

1 week ago | tristatehomepage.com | Ann Powell

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — A bill to protect small pharmacies and their customers is a new law in Indiana. Governor Mike Braun signed the bill into law last week. It addresses restrictive practices by drug insurance negotiators, which an owner at an Evansville pharmacy says is a step in the right direction.
Severe storms roll into metro Atlanta area Tuesday afternoon

1 week ago | wgauradio.com | Ann Powell

ATLANTA, GA — A line of strong and severe storms is moving through south metro Atlanta on Tuesday. A ground stop issued at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has been extended to 5:15 p.m. due to the severe weather conditions.
Friday after 5 kicks off in Owensboro

2 weeks ago | tristatehomepage.com | Ann Powell

OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEHT) — The first Friday after 5 of the season is wrapping in Owensboro. Several thousand people were expected tonight, which organizers say is a great turnout after canceling last week’s event due to severe weather. “I hope we are prepared,” says Jerome Hernandez. For some, it is their first time. Jerome Hernandez and his wife moved to Owensboro from the Philippines over a decade ago and brought their authentic homeland cuisine with them.
Community group hosts educational talk about immigration

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Ann Powell

FERDINAND, Ind. (WEHT)—A community group in Ferdinand began a series of talks this week about hot-button issues impacting the nation. “We are not Democrats or Republicans, and we are not promoting that. What we are promoting is education, teaching people what our country really stands for,” says Patty Ruhe, a member of the group “Building Community.”The talks are part of a series called “Teach-Ins 2025,” and are organized by the group Building Community.
Reported home explosion leaves one person "severely injured" in Vanderburgh County

2 weeks ago | tristatehomepage.com | Isaiah Calalang |Ann Powell

VANDERBURGH COUNTY, Ind. (WEHT) — A reported home explosion in Vanderburgh County leaves one person “severely injured.”Sheriff Noah Robinson says the explosion was reported just after 5p.m. by a neighbor in the 3400 block of North St. Joseph Avenue. He tells us one woman was found in the backyard of the residence with burn injuries and was life flighted to a burn unit.

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