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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#126388

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#24946

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KYTC road project schedule for the week of June 8 through 14

1 day ago | tristatehomepage.com | Jana Garrett

by: Jana Garrett Posted: Jun 6, 2025 / 04:34 PM CDT Updated: Jun 6, 2025 / 04:34 PM CDT HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) anticipates work zone construction and maintenance activities at some locations that could impact traffic during the week of June 8 through 14.
Rep. Tim O'Brien announces law keeping biological males out of female sports

1 day ago | tristatehomepage.com | Jana Garrett

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – According to Indiana House Republicans and Indiana State Representative Tim O’Brien, there’s a new law that pertains to keeping biological males out of female sports. Rep. O’Brien explains, “Ensuring fairness in collegiate sports is essential to protecting opportunities for female athletes.
Bring Her Back Review: Sally Hawkins Shines in Grotesque & Terrifying A24 Horror

2 days ago | tristatehomepage.com | Jim Hunter

Bring Her Back is one of the scariest, most grotesque and terrifying horrors of the year, and Sally Hawkins gives an astounding performance as a grief-stricken foster mother. Directed by Danny and Michael Philippou, Bring Her Back stars Billy Barrett and Sora Wong as a brother and younger sister who live with a foster mother played by Sally Hawkins after their father’s death.
Ballerina Review: Spinoff Fails to Live Up to John Wick’s Standards

2 days ago | tristatehomepage.com | Jim Hunter

Ballerina is set in the John Wick universe, taking place during the time of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum (2019), but its action sequences, ties to the previous film, and central performance all fall short of the standards set by the previous four films. Directed by Len Wiseman, Ballerina, or if you prefer the keyword-heavy, marketing-focused title From the World of John Wick: Ballerina, stars Ana de Armas, Anjelica Houston, and Gabriel Byrne.
Friday after 5 cancelled this week due to potential severe weather

2 days ago | tristatehomepage.com | Jana Garrett

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West 5th Street road bridge in Owensboro to reopen Friday

2 days ago | tristatehomepage.com | Jana Garrett

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) says officials plan to reopen the West Fifth Street road bridge in Owensboro on the morning of June 6 with limitations to keep traffic safe. Officials say the bridge was closed on April 28 when it was struck by a vehicle passing underneath on U.S. 60. Crews are installing temporary traffic signals on each end of the bridge, which will allow traffic to cross the structure in one lane, one direction at a time.
Union County’s Sunshine Day to provide accessible environment

2 days ago | tristatehomepage.com | Jana Garrett

by: Jana Garrett Posted: Jun 6, 2025 / 10:31 AM CDT Updated: Jun 6, 2025 / 10:43 AM CDT HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials with the Union County Fair have announced the 2nd Annual “Sunshine Day,” aimed at providing a welcoming and accessible environment for individuals, families and children with differing abilities and sensory sensitivities.
Uniontown invites all to 2025 fireworks event

2 days ago | tristatehomepage.com | Jana Garrett

by: Jana Garrett Posted: Jun 6, 2025 / 10:07 AM CDT Updated: Jun 6, 2025 / 10:07 AM CDT HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Union County officials are inviting everyone to a fireworks show on Independence Day.
Owensboro to host 2025 All-American Fourth of July celebration

3 days ago | tristatehomepage.com | Jana Garrett

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The city of Owensboro says it is gearing up for its annual All-American Fourth of July celebration, which is set for July 4. City officials say festivities will kick off at 5 p.m. at Smothers Park on the downtown riverfront. Live music will begin with Flat Stanley at 5 p.m., followed by The Downtown Band at 7 p.m. At 9:15 p.m., a fireworks show will light up the sky, launched from barges on the Ohio River for everyone to enjoy along the riverfront.
Here’s a look at events from June 5 through 8, 2025

3 days ago | tristatehomepage.com | Jana Garrett |Gretchen Ross

by: Jana Garrett, Gretchen Ross Posted: Jun 5, 2025 / 01:34 PM CDT Updated: Jun 5, 2025 / 01:34 PM CDT HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Gretchen took a look at some events that will take place around the Tri-State from June 5 through 8, 2025. You can view her event overview in the player above.