WTVW-TV (Henderson, KY)

WTVW is a television station that operates on virtual channel 7 and UHF digital channel 28. It is affiliated with the CW network and is licensed in Evansville, Indiana, serving the Tri-State region that includes parts of southwestern Indiana, northwestern Kentucky, and southeastern Illinois. The station is owned by Mission Broadcasting, while Nexstar Media Group, which previously owned WTVW from 2003 to 2011 and currently owns ABC affiliate WEHT (channel 25), manages WTVW through a shared services agreement. Both stations have their studios located on Marywood Drive in Henderson, Kentucky, and WTVW's transmitter is situated near Chandler, Indiana. For cable viewers, WTVW can be found in standard definition on WOW! and Charter Spectrum channel 8, and in high definition on WOW! digital channel 808 and Spectrum channel 910.

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Regional Business Hall of Fame welcomes class of 2025

1 day ago | tristatehomepage.com | Isaiah Calalang

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — The Evansville Regional Business Hall of Fame welcomed its class of 2025. This year’s class includes the late Malcolm Koch. Koch is the former Executive Vice-President of George Koch Sons. He is credited with diversifying the company’s product line and leading it through the Great Depression. The class also includes Old National Bank Chairman and CEO Jim Ryan. He took control of the bank in 2019 and took it from a facility with $8 billion in assets to a $53 billion company.
24 Kentucky counties approved for FEMA assistance after widespread flooding

1 day ago | tristatehomepage.com | Isaiah Calalang

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — 24 additional counties in Kentucky have been approved for individual assistance by FEMA following severe weather in April. As previously reported, 13 counties were initially approved in late April for assistance. The original list included Hopkins County.
Habitat for Humanity Executive Director in Owensboro steps down

2 days ago | tristatehomepage.com | Isaiah Calalang

by: Isaiah Calalang Posted: May 14, 2025 / 06:32 PM CDT Updated: May 14, 2025 / 06:32 PM CDT OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEHT) — Habitat for Humanity will soon say goodbye to its executive director of 4 years. Jeremy Stephens will step down at the end of May and a search committee is looking for his replacement. In the next few weeks, they hope to select an interim director.
Property owners rally before INDOT’s restraining order hearing

2 days ago | tristatehomepage.com | Cody Bailey

JASPER, Ind. (WEHT) – The fight over access to over 70 properties in Dubois County took center stage in the legal battle of the Mid-States Corridor. More than 100 landowners and concerned residents rallied outside the Dubois County Courthouse just before going inside for a court hearing with INDOT, who is requesting a temporary restraining order on those property owners.
Owensboro residents can "Shake It Off" at Taylor Swift tribute show

2 days ago | tristatehomepage.com | Isaiah Calalang

by: Isaiah Calalang Posted: May 14, 2025 / 05:02 PM CDT Updated: May 14, 2025 / 05:02 PM CDT HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Owensboro Swifties are in for a treat. A Taylor Swift tribute concert is coming to the RiverPark Center in August. The show “Taylorville: A Taylor Swift Tribute Concert” is making its stop at the Owensboro RiverPark Center on August 3.
Alleged U.S. Navy deserter charged with assault in Daviess County

2 days ago | tristatehomepage.com | Isaiah Calalang

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — A California man was charged with assault in Daviess County after deputies say he had an active warrant for desertion from the United States Navy. According to the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to an assault call on Tuesday at a home in the 3500 block of Fields Road near Thurston. Deputies say the victim was allegedly assaulted by her boyfriend, 18-year-old Christian Crite-Epison. They say he fled the home before deputies arrived.
RFK Jr testifies before House and Senate about HHS cuts

2 days ago | tristatehomepage.com | Vinay Simlot

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – For the first time since becoming the Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Junior took questions from members of Congress. His testimony comes as the U.S. passed 1,000 measles cases across 11 states. In his first three months on the job Secretary Robert F. Kennedy junior has eliminated 1/4 of the health agency’s workforce and cut $11 billion in federal funds for states. Senators say those cuts affected vaccine programs in states.
Vanderburgh County residents voice concerns over potential solar farm

2 days ago | tristatehomepage.com | Isaiah Calalang

VANDERBURGH COUNTY, Ind. (WEHT) — Northern Vanderburgh County may soon be home to a new solar farm, but not everyone says they are thrilled with the idea. The multi-million dollar project is planned to be constructed near I-69 and Baseline Road in Scott Township. The Blue Grass Creek project, by Orion Energy, began in 2019 and officials say it will cost around $150 million.
Generation Crisis part two: Every generation has its struggle, this is theirs

2 days ago | tristatehomepage.com | Jessica Costello |Isaiah Calalang

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — On Monday, we brought you part one of the special report, Generation Crisis, highlighting the dangers, social pressures and challenges that young people are facing today. Eyewitness News Anchor Jessica Costello brings us part two, where an Evansville non-profit works daily to be part of the solution. Click the video player above for the full story.
Ex-teacher accused of sexual misconduct with high schooler bonds out of jail

3 days ago | tristatehomepage.com | Jana Garrett

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – An Evansville adjunct teacher and track coach accused of sexual misconduct with a high school student is no longer in jail. North High School teacher and track coach, Noah McBride, was booked on several charges, including child seduction and solicitation. Police say at least one sexual encounter happened on the school’s campus. He was affiliated with the Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation (EVSC), and has officially been fired by the EVSC as of May 12.