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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#150967

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#31515

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Donald Trump's tough talk praised by NATO leader Mark Rutte

3 days ago | tristatehomepage.com | Ashleigh Fields

Weather AlertHeat Advisory: Clay County, Daviess County, Daviess County, Dubois County, Edwards County, Gallatin County, Gibson County, Hamilton County, Hancock County, Henderson County, Hopkins County, Knox County, Lawrence County, Martin County, McLean County, Muhlenberg County, Ohio County, Perry County, Pike County, Posey County, Richland County, Saline County, Spencer County, Union County, Vanderburgh County, Wabash County, Warrick County, Wayne County, Webster County, White County
Fire hoses used to cool down Great Bridge Bridge after heat-related malfunction

3 days ago | tristatehomepage.com | Markeshia Jackson |Jane Alvarez-Wertz

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — The Great Bridge Bridge in Chesapeake has reopened after being closed to traffic for an extended period Tuesday because of a heat-related malfunction, according to a city alert. The malfunction was heat related, as Tuesday’s temperatures reached the mid-to-upper 90s, with heat indices between 105 and 112 degrees. Battlefield Boulevard South had been closed in both directions at the bridge since before 3:30 p.m. because of the malfunction.
Jury selected for Breedlove murder trial

5 days ago | tristatehomepage.com | Sydney Davis

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — On Monday, the trial for the man accused of killing Evansville DJ Shane Breedlove begins. Jury selection and opening arguments took place. 12 jurors were chosen in total before lunch time, two of which will serve as alternates. The defense will resume their arguments at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Officials believe Bobby Handegard, Jr. is responsible for the murder of DJ Shane Breedlove in July of 2015. Breedlove was walking to work when he was killed on Washington Avenue.
KYTC's project schedule for June 22-28, 2025

5 days ago | tristatehomepage.com | Jana Garrett

by: Jana Garrett Posted: Jun 23, 2025 / 10:55 AM CDT Updated: Jun 23, 2025 / 10:55 AM CDT HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) anticipates work zone construction and maintenance activities that could impact traffic during the week of June 22 through 28. The KYTC says all work scheduled is subject to change depending on numerous factors, including the weather.
UE receives $500K from to expand youth programs

5 days ago | tristatehomepage.com | Jana Garrett

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The University of Evansville (UE) has been awarded a $500,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. as part of the Indiana Youth Programs on Campus (IYPC) Round II program. UE says this renewed support enables UE to expand its youth programming, “empowering” local students to imagine, prepare for and pursue college and career success from an early age. This new grant builds on the $1 million UE received during IYPC’s inaugural funding round in 2022.
Who's in The News? Coach Gordon Wood

1 week ago | tristatehomepage.com | Jana Garrett

Gordon Wood, Head Softball Coach of TecumsehHENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Tecumseh softball recently celebrated its sixth state championship in school history. This was a historic moment for the program, also marking its first 2A title. Coach Gordon Wood, head coach of the softball team, says he has been coaching since he was 16 years old, and everyone involved with the team was ecstatic when they found out they won, but he says all the different teams involved in the championship were very talented.
Eyewitness News dedicates day to Women's Addiction Recover Manor to celebrate Founder's Day

1 week ago | tristatehomepage.com | Sydney Davis

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Friday marked a special tradition for all of us at eyewitness news — part of the Nexstar Media family. In honor of the 29th annual Founders Day of Caring, several employees took turns helping where they could at the Women’s Addiction Recovery Manor. For Nexstar employees across the country, Founders Day is all about stepping away from the desk and stepping into the community to serve. This year, Eyewitness News chose to give back to WARM.
Stacey’s Very Hot Forecast - June 20, 2025

1 week ago | tristatehomepage.com | Stacey May

***HEAT ADVISORY NOON SATURDAY THRU 7 PM TUESDAY***THIS EVENING: Clearing skies & warm as temps fall into the 70s. Sunset at 8:16 pm & Summer Solstice at 9:42 PM. OVERNIGHT: Mainly clear & warm with a low of 70-75. Winds S 0-5. Sunrise at 5:28 am. SATURDAY: Mostly sunny, very hot, & very humid with a high of 93-97 (heat index of 100-107). Winds SSW 5-15. SAT NIGHT: Mainly clear & very warm with a low in the mid 70s. Winds S 5.
Evansville's "Block-by-Block" event occurs in in Glenwood neighborhood

1 week ago | tristatehomepage.com | Jana Garrett

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry posted about a Block-by-Block event that occurred in the Glenwood neighborhood on June 20. Mayor Terry says the event brought together a group of volunteers who worked in the summer heat to “help beautify and uplift” the community. Mayor Terry posted, “A heartfelt thank you to the J.D. Sheth Foundation, Keep Evansville Beautiful and every neighbor and volunteer who rolled up their sleeves to make a difference.
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..