Seth Austin

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Digital Producer at WEHT-TV (Henderson, KY)

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Court hears case on alleged elder abuse connected to triple murder in Gibson County

1 week ago | tristatehomepage.com | Seth Austin

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The man accused of killing his wife and two other people in Haubstadt had a separate case heard in Gibson County Friday morning regarding alleged elder abuse and fraud. Attorneys representing Patrick Waite filed the complaint after he was charged with the murder of his wife, Alma Waite, as well as Gloria Tapia Ramirez and Fernando Tapia Ramirez Sr..
OPD thanks community for identifying theft suspects

1 week ago | tristatehomepage.com | Seth Austin

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Owensboro Police Department thanked the public for assisting in the identification of two theft suspects. According to a post on Facebook, arrest warrants have been obtained for Chance Allen, 27, and Stephanie Phillips, 40, after they were identified from security footage posted by the Owensboro Police Department.
76-year-old woman found dead after search in Warrick County

1 week ago | tristatehomepage.com | Seth Austin

by: Seth Austin Posted: Jun 20, 2025 / 12:13 PM CDT Updated: Jun 20, 2025 / 12:15 PM CDT HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Warrick County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed to Eyewitness News that a 76-year-old woman who was reported missing has been found dead. Debra Bone was last seen on June 12. A silver alert issued for her disappearance noted that it was believed that she was in extreme danger.
Eyewitness News spends Founder's Day at 2 addiction recovery centers

1 week ago | tristatehomepage.com | Jana Garrett |Zach McKnight |Seth Austin

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Eyewitness News spent time helping out the Women’s Addiction Recovery Manor (WARM) and Men’s Unity Lodge Sober Living. For Eyewitness News, which is owned by Nexstar, Founder’s Day of Caring occurs each year in June. Staff members across Nexstar stations receive paid time-off for volunteer work in their communities.
Evansville outdoor drinking area to launch next month

1 week ago | tristatehomepage.com | Seth Austin

by: Seth Austin Posted: Jun 19, 2025 / 05:14 PM CDT Updated: Jun 19, 2025 / 05:15 PM CDT HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Downtown Evansville’s “designated outdoor refreshment area”, or DORA, is set to launch on July 4. People above the age of 21-years-old will be able to buy alcohol from designated locations and drink them outdoors within the set DORA boundaries.
Wabash County church loses steeple during storms

1 week ago | tristatehomepage.com | Seth Austin

by: Seth Austin Posted: Jun 19, 2025 / 04:48 PM CDT Updated: Jun 19, 2025 / 04:49 PM CDT HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Wabash Presbyterian Church in Orio lost its steeple during storms on Wednesday night. The straight line winds were strong enough to blow away the church’s steeple, as well as a few gravestones near the church.
OPD investigating shooting at Heartland Greens Pointe

1 week ago | tristatehomepage.com | Seth Austin

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Owensboro Police are investigating after a man reportedly shot multiple times at a vehicle with at least four people inside. According to a post from the Owensboro Police Department, officers were dispatched to a report of gunfire in the 2600 block of Heartland Greens Pointe shortly after 8 p.m. on Tuesday. Officers arriving at the scene say they found a vehicle with several bullet holes with two uninjured females inside.
Evansville man accused of throwing narcotics out window in front of officers

1 week ago | tristatehomepage.com | Seth Austin

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – An Evansville man was arrested on multiple charges after he allegedly attempted to dispose of narcotics before a traffic stop. Authorities say on June 18, a detective with the Evansville Police Department Street Crimes Unit attempted to stop a pickup truck for traffic violations on John Street near First Avenue.
Parts of Burdette Park remain down, but are expected to reopen

1 week ago | tristatehomepage.com | Seth Austin

by: Seth Austin Posted: Jun 19, 2025 / 11:51 AM CDT Updated: Jun 19, 2025 / 11:52 AM CDT HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials at Burdette Park say storm and flooding damage is forcing some features to remain down despite the park’s reopening, but everything will be back to normal by this weekend.
Evansville man arrested in Henderson for terroristic threatening, illegal firearm possession

1 week ago | tristatehomepage.com | Seth Austin

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A convicted felon from Evansville was arrested in Henderson after authorities say they found a handgun in his possession while serving a warrant. According to the Henderson Police Department, officers arrested Deon Vaughn, 29, on June 19 at a local hotel on a warrant for terroristic threatening. While serving the warrant, officers say they found a handgun within his reach. Vaughn has a felony conviction in Indiana which prohibits him from possessing a firearm.