WEHT-TV (Henderson, KY)

WEHT is a television station that is affiliated with ABC, serving the Tri-State region that includes Southwestern Indiana, Northwestern Kentucky, and Southeastern Illinois. The station is owned by Nexstar Broadcasting Group and operates under a shared services agreement with WTVW, a CW affiliate owned by Mission Broadcasting. Based in Evansville, Indiana, WEHT transmits a high-definition digital signal on VHF channel 7, which can also be accessed as virtual channel 25.1 through PSIP. The station's transmitter is located at its studios on Marywood Drive in Henderson, Kentucky.

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#126388

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#24946

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Tri-State veteran reflects on the end of the Vietnam War

3 days ago | tristatehomepage.com | Andrew Newland |Cody Bailey

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Eyewitness News is highlighting stories from the Vietnam War to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon. “Vietnam: A Lost Generation” will air Monday at 8 p.m. on the CW seven. William Benheimer has lived in the Tri-State most of his life with the exception of the 11 months and one week he was stationed in Vietnam. “I lasted a year and 8 months out of high school before I was drafted,” said Benheimer. “And I really didn’t mind going into the service.
More than 100 gather in Madisonville to protest Trump administration, Garcia deportation

4 days ago | tristatehomepage.com | Ben Walls

MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WEHT) — 110 people gather on Saturday on Main Street to say what they believe are America’s founding principles are under attack. What started as an idea in Madisonville became a block-wide demonstration opposing what many say is President Donald Trump’s effort to push the United States into authoritarianism. It’s what plenty say is an effort to safeguard American democracy and the Constitution after what some claim is poor behavior from the president.
Warm and windy Easter Sunday

5 days ago | tristatehomepage.com | Cody Bailey

by: Cody Bailey Posted: Apr 19, 2025 / 05:21 PM CDT Updated: Apr 19, 2025 / 06:20 PM CDT TONIGHT: A few spotty showers or storms. Mostly cloudy and warm. Lows around 60. EASTER SUNDAY: Gradual clearing during the day. Warm and windy. Highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s. South winds 15-25 mph. SUNDAY NIGHT: Showers and storms increase. Mostly cloudy with lows around 60. Southwest winds 10-15 mph.
Flaherty walks it off again in win over Indiana State

5 days ago | tristatehomepage.com | Michael Gross

by: Michael Gross Posted: Apr 18, 2025 / 10:43 PM CDT Updated: Apr 18, 2025 / 10:43 PM CDT EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — The University of Evansville defeats Indiana State 6-5 in game two of the series. Matt Flaherty hits another walk-off, his 3rd of the season, as the Aces and Sycamores play game three tomorrow. First pitch is at 5:00 CT at Braun Stadium on Saturday night.
Nintendo announces new date for Switch 2 pre-orders

6 days ago | tristatehomepage.com | Iman Palm

(KTLA) — Nintendo announced Friday a new date for Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders, which were initially supposed to start on April 9 but were pushed back due to President Donald Trump’s widespread tariffs. Pre-orders for the new console will officially begin on April 24, and it will launch nationwide on June 5. Pricing for the Nintendo Switch 2 will remain unchanged from the company’s April 2 announcement.
“Pulls on your heartstrings”: demolition starts on former Sauced building, Thayer Mansion

6 days ago | tristatehomepage.com | Ben Walls

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Demolition gets underway after a massive fire on Christmas Day left a restaurant in ruins. The Italian restaurant Sauced and the Thayer Mansion is coming down where birthdays, weddings and receptions were celebrated. After standing tall in Evansville for decades those two buildings at 1113 Parrett Street are coming down after a fire heavily damaged Sauced on Christmas last year. Some say it’s heartbreaking.
Sinners Review: A southern gothic thriller, but with a twist

6 days ago | tristatehomepage.com | Jim Hunter

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Sinners reunites Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler, and it is a twisty, southern gothic thriller/horror with deep characters and a surprising supernatural turn that works best if you don’t know what’s coming. Ryan Coogler, who first worked with Michael B. Jordan on Fruitvale Station (2013) before helming the Black Panther series, writes and directs Sinners.
Henderson 911 honors dispatchers for Telecommunications Week

6 days ago | tristatehomepage.com | Cody Bailey

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – They may fly under the radar or behind the scenes, but 911 dispatchers are often the first to address a potentially serious situation. “We have to be ready for an emergency at any given moment,” says Jordan Webb, Henderson 911 Director. Webb has worked as the Henderson 911 Director for 5 years. In that time, she has heard thousands of calls ranging from the serious to the not-so-serious, yet her dispatch team remains ready for any situation.
Drop Review: Another Blumhouse thriller drops in theaters

6 days ago | tristatehomepage.com | Jim Hunter

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Drop is the new thriller from Blumhouse, and the movie is competently executed, capitalizing on the claustrophobia of its promising premise. Directed by Christopher Landon, Meghann Fahy stars as a widow who goes on her first blind date in years. Brandon Sklenar plays the man she meets in a swanky rooftop restaurant. The date is going well until she receives menacing AirDrops on her phone.
Town of Poseyville apologizes after utility customers double charged

6 days ago | tristatehomepage.com | Seth Austin

by: Seth Austin Posted: Apr 18, 2025 / 12:52 PM CDT Updated: Apr 18, 2025 / 12:52 PM CDT HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Poseyville officials apologized to residents after utility accounts were charged twice via ACH payment. Officials say they are working with their banking partner on reversing the duplicate transactions.