Serious crash stalls traffic on I-64
WARRICK CO., Ind. (WFIE) - At least one person was seriously hurt in a crash in Warrick County. Dispatchers say it was called out at 1:50 p.m. Monday on I-64 at the 37 mile marker. That’s two miles from the Lynnville exit. Dispatchers told us around 3:15 p.m., and...
Community Foundation of Henderson is now an independent organization with a new executive director
The Community Foundation of Henderson hopes Monday’s announcement that the organization is now an “independent, locally governed foundation” with a brand-new executive director will serve to increase the support to nonprofits it has provided since 2011. Maggie Collier, the new executive director who started July 13, sa
Evansville’s New Graffiti Wall Has Hit a Snag
The August 15 launch of Evansville's new legal graffiti wall has been canceled because of a permitting delay, but the project isn't necessarily off the table. Organizers say they are now discussing a space five times as large.
Young & Established organizing major food donation for Evansville community
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The organization Young & Established is receiving a big food donation to help families in the community. Young & Established executive director Courtney Johnson says they’re filling a semi-truck full of food on Wednesday with pick up happening at 4 p.m. Officials say if you...
Dangerous Heat and Severe Storm Threat Target Tri-State Through Thursday
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The Tri-State is locked in a dangerous pattern of excessive heat and severe weather threats that will impact your plans Tuesday through Thursday. Heat Advisory is in Effect Through Thursday Evening. A Heat Advisory remains in effect through Thursday evening, with heat index values climbing to.
Evansville man arrested for arson in North Fourth Avenue fire
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – An Evansville man has been arrested in connection with a fire that heavily damaged an abandoned building on North Fourth Avenue last month. The Evansville Fire Department says 45-year-old Richard Lee Perkins Jr. was arrested following a joint investigation by the department’s Fire Investigatio
Local gymnast earns spot on USA Gymnastics team
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - An athlete with ties to the Tri-State has earned a spot on the USA Gymnastics team. Elijah Connor, who trained in Evansville, will compete for the US Junior men’s gymnastics team in March 2027 in Stuttgart, Germany. His mother, Katherine Boyd-Connor, said Connor has grown...
Warrick County residents push back on potential data center at area planning meeting
WARRICK CO., Ind. (WFIE) - Warrick County area planning commissioners faced a room of concerned residents Monday night as details emerged about a proposed data center known as “Project Zora.”. County leaders said they met with the development team for Project Zora last month. The developer has control of...
U.S. 41 Twin Bridges in Henderson to see lane closures during annual inspection
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials say a contractor plans to begin the required annual inspection of the U.S. 41 Twin Bridges in Henderson on Monday. According to a press release, single-lane closures are expected to be in place daily from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. through Thursday,...
East Heights Elementary welcomes new principal
District officials state Ryan Maher was announced to the role.
