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1 week ago | 
fox56news.com | Isaiah Calalang |Ann Powell
SPOTTSVILLE, Ky. (WEHT) — Recovery is underway in Henderson County after historic flooding caused residents to leave their homes. Leaders say law enforcement will be increasing patrols in areas where water is going down to prevent looters and suspicious activity as homeowners return to assess damage. David Chaney lives near the Spottsville Bridge and says he recently returned to his neighborhood, which spent several days underwater.
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1 week ago | 
tristatehomepage.com | Ann Powell |Isaiah Calalang
SPOTTSVILLE, Ky. (WEHT) — Recovery is underway in Henderson County after historic flooding caused residents to leave homes. Leaders say law enforcement will be increasing patrols in areas where water is going down to prevent looters and suspicious activity as homeowners return to assess damage. David Chaney lives near the Spottsville Bridge and says he recently returned to his neighborhood that spent several days underwater.
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1 week ago | 
tristatehomepage.com | Ann Powell |Isaiah Calalang
DAVIESS COUNTY, Ky. (WEHT) — Although flood waters recede, concerns continue to rise. Several roads in Daviess County are still under water, leaving residents wondering where to go, especially those in Stanley. The Daviess County Sheriff’s Office patrolled the town by helicopter when every road in and out was flooded last week. Brandon Lanham is a pilot who was born and raised in Kentucky who helps law enforcement watch from the sky.
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2 weeks ago | 
tristatehomepage.com | Michael Gross |Isaiah Calalang
by: Michael Gross, Isaiah Calalang Posted: Apr 9, 2025 / 10:05 PM CDT Updated: Apr 9, 2025 / 10:05 PM CDT EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Five student athletes and one camera wizard at Harrison High School signed to compete at the collegiate level.
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2 weeks ago | 
tristatehomepage.com | Brandon Bartlett |Isaiah Calalang
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEHT) — The Ohio River is overtaking Smothers Park in downtown Owensboro. Crews have been busy preparing for days. Now their goal is to keep water from going beyond the park. Sean Barney is just one of dozens of people who made their way to the riverfront to see it for themselves. He snapped photos and took in a scene few thought they’d ever witness. The Ohio River was spilling over the banks and into the park, and it’s not done rising yet. “I know it was a mighty river,” says Barney.
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2 weeks ago | 
tristatehomepage.com | Ann Powell |Isaiah Calalang
HENDERSON COUNTY, Ky. (WEHT) — Both the Ohio and Green rivers are expected to crest this week. To prepare, the Henderson Emergency Management Agency set up a command post along St. Peters Road, near the Spottsville Bridge. Water and fears continue to rise in Henderson County after several days of relentless rain. Francis Scott says her home feels like it is on an island. What used to be a large green yard is now covered in water. “This is my backyard… it is getting up close to my house,” says Scott.
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2 weeks ago | 
tristatehomepage.com | Ann Powell |Isaiah Calalang
DAWSON SPRINGS, Ky. (WEHT) — Although the rain has stopped, many communities are still dealing with what some are calling “historic” flooding. In Dawson Springs, the water got so high it forced a couple to evacuate their home. Bobby Parish says water began slowly rising Friday night. By Saturday morning, water was already up to their front porch. “I looked through the window and I could just see a reflection of the water from inside,” says Parish.
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3 weeks ago | 
tristatehomepage.com | Michael Gross |Isaiah Calalang
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Former Southern Indiana women’s basketball player, LeAnn Freeland Curry, was named the new head women’s basketball coach at Florida Atlantic University. In 29 seasons as a player, assistant coach and head coach, Freeland amassed a .727 win percentage and has only been a part of two losing seasons. She was also named the College Sports Magazine D-2 National Player of the Year in 1995. The announcement was made on Tuesday by the Director of Athletics.
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3 weeks ago | 
tristatehomepage.com | Ann Powell |Isaiah Calalang
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Several groups of people marched from the Four Freedoms Monument to the Civic Center ahead of the city council meeting, celebrating the International Trans Day of Visibility. In Indiana, certain laws ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth including hormone therapy, puberty blockers and surgeries. Charlotte Morrison helped organize the march. She also helped draft a resolution that, if passed, would establish the city as a safe haven for gender-affirming care.
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4 weeks ago | 
fox59.com | Isaiah Calalang |Ann Powell
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) - Teams are facing off for the Division II NCAA Tournament at the Ford Center. For one family, the bond goes beyond the court. Evan Hinojosa has special needs and is a honorary member of the Dallas Baptist University basketball team. For Evan, the Dallas Baptist University basketball team, feels like a second family. The honorary team captain goes to almost every practice and game to cheer for his favorite team. Evan's parents say for a 12-year-old, he has been through a lot.
