Evansville IN

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Evansville man faces numerous charges following a police chase late Wednesday night. Evansville Police said 54-year-old Derek Clark was arrested following the chase that included one of the parking lots for Dexter Elementary. According to police, officers conducted speed enforcement along...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Police Department officials say they are investigating a stabbing after they were sent to a local hospital in reference to a person with a stab wound Wednesday. Officers say the victim told them it happened on South Roosevelt Drive near Adams Avenue. Police say they...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - In Evansville, the Blue Grass Church is in need of volunteers to help fight against world hunger. Officials say they’ll have volunteers packing up to 500,000 meals at the church on Petersburg Road, along with the Vanderburgh 4-H Center Auditorium. They say two ways you...

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – In response to dogs being reportedly tied up and abandoned in various places throughout the city, Evansville Animal Care and Control (EACC) is starting a pet food pantry. EACC notes that recently its officers have been responding to dogs left tied up outside on public property — left out in...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Police are investigating a theft from Garvin Park. Police say it was reported Wednesday that a large “tire” type swing was stolen from the playground. They say it looked like the chain had been cut. Officials say it cost around $5,000. [Related: Activity...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Police Department officials say a man previously convicted of manslaughter is now in jail on drug charges. According to his affidavit, 47-year-old Kip Hargrove has a history of charges from other states, including voluntary manslaughter and felony drug distribution. In early...

INDIANAPOLIS State Rep. Alex Burton (D-Evansville) convened with lawmakers for Organization Day at the Statehouse for the ceremonial start of the 2026 legislative session. Burton reassures his commitment to addressing the real, everyday challenges facing Hoosiers. Burton was also appointed Ranking Minority Member of...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Evansville police are investigating a stabbing that sent one person to the hospital on Wednesday. According to the Evansville Police Department, officers were called to a local hospital after a victim arrived with a severe knife-related laceration to their arm. The individual told officers...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Two men will spend time in federal prison after making counterfeit money to spend in the Tri-State. Officials with the U.S. Attorney’s Office say 47-year-old Dennis Carter was sentenced to 20 months and 36-year-old Kyle Owens was sentenced to 13 months. Both men pleaded guilty...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A big check is on the way to Evansville Police Officer Sam Taylor!. Evansville Vanderburgh Central Dispatch hosted a cookout last month to help Officer Taylor as he recovers from being shot in the line of duty. Dispatch was able to raise $10,300 for the Taylor...