Seth Austin

Carbondale

Digital Producer at WEHT-TV (Henderson, KY)

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Evansville man sentenced to 14 years for intimidation and battery of juvenile

3 days ago | tristatehomepage.com | Seth Austin

Courtesy: Vanderburgh County Jail by: Seth Austin Posted: Jun 4, 2025 / 03:20 PM CDT Updated: Jun 4, 2025 / 03:21 PM CDT HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – An Evansville man accused of physically abusing a juvenile and pointing a gun at the the head of a juvenile was sentenced to 14 years in prison on Thursday.
Evansville man sentenced to 14 years for intimidation and battery of juvenile

3 days ago | yahoo.com | Seth Austin

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – An Evansville man accused of physically abusing a juvenile and pointing a gun at the the head of a juvenile was sentenced to 14 years in prison on Thursday. Eric Scott entered an agreement to plead guilty on April 30 to the charges of three counts of domestic battery and one count of intimidation. A juvenile reportedly told authorities that Scott was physically abusive on multiple occasions. Scott was also accused of holding a gun to the head of a juvenile.
New athletic director named for Princeton Community High School

3 days ago | yahoo.com | Seth Austin

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials with North Gibson School Corporation publicly named Lamar Brown as the new athletic director at Princeton Community High School. According to a post on the school corporation’s Facebook page, Brown brings a deep passion for for student-athlete development and a vision for excellence that will elevate their athletic programs. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Three bids revealed for proposed Tepe Park splash pad

3 days ago | tristatehomepage.com | Seth Austin

Tepe Park concept design (Courtesy: City of Evansville) by: Seth Austin Posted: Jun 4, 2025 / 01:16 PM CDT Updated: Jun 4, 2025 / 01:16 PM CDT HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The potential costs of a proposed splash pad in Tepe Park was revealed during a meeting with the board of park commissioners on Wednesday.
Man convicted of 1996 Warrick County murder dies in prison

3 days ago | tristatehomepage.com | Seth Austin

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials with the Indiana Department of Correction say a Warrick County man who was convicted of the murder of three people nearly 30 years ago has died of an apparent heart attack at the age of 61 at the Miami Correctional Facility north of Kokomo. John Stephenson was convicted of murdering Jay and Kathy Tyler and Brandy Southard after chasing them in a vehicle to an intersection in Warrick County.
Former Eyewitness News director Bob Freeman to be honored in Indiana Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame

3 days ago | tristatehomepage.com | Seth Austin

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Indiana Broadcasters Association announced that seven broadcasters will be inducted into the Indiana Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame during a luncheon event on September 9. Among those to be inducted will be Bob Freeman, former news director of Eyewitness News. Freeman has the title of longest serving news director in Evansville TV history, including 11 years as news director at WEHT/WTVW.
Wabash County juvenile dies from helium balloon suffocation

3 days ago | tristatehomepage.com | Seth Austin

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Wabash County Coroner’s Office is providing a warning to the public after a juvenile reportedly died from accidental suffocation due to a helium filled balloon. According to a release from the coroner’s office, Coroner Shaun Keepes responded to a report of an accidental death of a juvenile in Mount Carmel on May 29.
Boonville man accused of sexually assaulting juvenile for years

4 days ago | yahoo.com | Seth Austin

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A Boonville man was arrested on Monday after authorities say a juvenile told investigators about instances of sexual assault that took place over multiple years. According to an affidavit, the juvenile told authorities that Shawn Miller, 33, sexually assaulted them weekly beginning in 2022. After the first incident, the juvenile told authorities that Miller told them not to say anything about the assault.
Boonville man accused of sexually assaulting juvenile for years

4 days ago | tristatehomepage.com | Seth Austin

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A Boonville man was arrested on Monday after authorities say a juvenile told investigators about instances of sexual assault that took place over multiple years. According to an affidavit, the juvenile told authorities that Shawn Miller, 33, sexually assaulted them weekly beginning in 2022. After the first incident, the juvenile told authorities that Miller told them not to say anything about the assault.
Crews work to repair sink hole near Oak Hill Cemetery

4 days ago | yahoo.com | Seth Austin

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Evansville crews began work to repair a sinkhole forming on Oak Hill Road Tuesday morning. The city of Evansville’s engineering office says the roadway began to fail yesterday morning near the entrance to Oak Hill Cemetery and Highway 41. On Tuesday, crews began excavating to determine the problem causing the sinkhole. Officials say crews are no longer at the scene, and work will continue on Wednesday.

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