Grace Whaley

Newburgh

Executive producer at WEHT-TV (Henderson, KY)

Executive producer for @wehtwtvwlocal in the Evansville market. 📺 Story ideas? Email me at [email protected]

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Evansville murder suspect found guilty

2 weeks ago | tristatehomepage.com | Grace Whaley

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — An Evansville murder suspect is found guilty on the third day of his trial. On Wednesday, a Vanderburgh County jury convicted Michael Thomas. EPD originally arrested Thomas in 2022 for the murder of Patrick White. Officials say White’s body was found wrapped in a blanket. Thomas’ murder charge was originally dismissed, but was refiled in 2024. Court records show that Thomas refused to appear in court on Monday for the start of his trial.
Evansville murder suspect found guilty

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Grace Whaley

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — An Evansville murder suspect is found guilty on the third day of his trial. On Wednesday, a Vanderburgh County jury convicted Michael Thomas. EPD originally arrested Thomas in 2022 for the murder of Patrick White. Officials say White’s body was found wrapped in a blanket. Thomas’ murder charge was originally dismissed, but was refiled in 2024. Court records show that Thomas refused to appear in court on Monday for the start of his trial.
Officials release new information after Illinois measles case confirmed

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Grace Whaley

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — New information has been released after Illinois reported its first measles case of the year. Health officials say the positive case was confirmed Wednesday in an adult in southern Illinois. Officials say people in Marion could have been exposed at several locations. We’re told the risk of contracting measles among the general population in Illinois remains low. Officials say the MMR vaccine is safe and is the most effective way to prevent illness.
Evansville man accused in hit-and-run crash

1 month ago | tristatehomepage.com | Grace Whaley

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — An Evansville man faces charges after police say he was involved in a hit-and-run. Police say Tony R. Shelton Jr. was involved in a crash at the intersection of US 41 and Virginia Street on Saturday night. According to a police report, Shelton ran a red light, hit another vehicle and drove off. Officers say the victim was injured after the airbag hit them in the face, and they are left with bruises from the seatbelt.
Evansville man accused in hit-and-run crash

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Grace Whaley

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — An Evansville man faces charges after police say he was involved in a hit-and-run. Police say Tony R. Shelton Jr. was involved in a crash at the intersection of US 41 and Virginia Street on Saturday night. According to a police report, Shelton ran a red light, hit another vehicle and drove off. Officers say the victim was injured after the airbag hit them in the face, and they are left with bruises from the seatbelt.
Joe Gatto cancels Evansville tour stop amid sexual assault allegations

1 month ago | tristatehomepage.com | Grace Whaley

by: Grace Whaley Posted: Mar 29, 2025 / 06:09 PM CDT Updated: Mar 29, 2025 / 06:11 PM CDT HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Comedian Joe Gatto, best known from the hit TV show Impractical Jokers, has canceled his upcoming tour dates, including one in Evansville. Ticketmaster’s website says his show at Old National Events Plaza on June 19 is canceled.
Joe Gatto cancels Evansville tour stop amid sexual assault allegations

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Grace Whaley

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Comedian Joe Gatto, best known from the hit TV show Impractical Jokers, has canceled his upcoming tour dates, including one in Evansville. Ticketmaster’s website says his show at Old National Events Plaza on June 19 is canceled. Ticketmaster says it will issue a refund to the original method of payment. This comes after Gatto was recently hit with allegations of sexual assault, which he denies. AdvertisementCopyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved.
Purdue Extension Office to host gardening classes in Dubois County

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Grace Whaley

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The Purdue Extension Office is hosting a class on home vegetable gardening basics next month. There will be in-person sessions in Dubois County and virtual sessions for those who can’t attend. The program is designed for current and future gardeners to learn modern, sustainable vegetable production practices suitable for home growing. Topics include management strategies, selecting the best vegetable varieties, and more.
Purdue Extension Office to host gardening classes in Dubois County

1 month ago | tristatehomepage.com | Grace Whaley

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The Purdue Extension Office is hosting a class on home vegetable gardening basics next month. There will be in-person sessions in Dubois County and virtual sessions for those who can’t attend. The program is designed for current and future gardeners to learn modern, sustainable vegetable production practices suitable for home growing. Topics include management strategies, selecting the best vegetable varieties, and more.
Location changed for upcoming storm training course

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Grace Whaley

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The Warrick County Emergency Management Agency says the location for its upcoming Skywarn Storm Spotter Training has changed. Officials say the class will moved to the Ohio Township Trustee Event Center on Libbert Road to accommodate a bigger crowd. The class will start at 6 pm on April 1. The basic spotter course will cover different weather phenomena and how to report them. Registration is required. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved.

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