Evansville Wartime Museum cancels C-47 ‘Hairless Joe’ visit due to weather
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Wartime Museum officials say this weekend’s planned visit from the C-47 “Hairless Joe,” originally scheduled for July 10-12, has been canceled due to weather conditions. According to a press release, historic warbirds like “Hairless Joe” require careful maintenance and are especiall
Posey County launches new emergency alert system
POSEY CO., Ind. (WFIE) - Posey County Emergency Management officials say the new Rave Alert emergency notification system is now active. Officials say they have transitioned from CodeRED to Rave Alert as their new emergency notification system. If you were previously signed up for CodeRED, you should have been transiti
Another meeting being held after public outcry against potential data center in Posey Co.
POSEY CO., Ind. (WFIE) - There’s another public meeting about a possible data center coming to the area. It’s a controversy we’ve been following since hundreds of residents packed last month’s meeting. We’re told the potential development site is at the intersection of Boberg and Hoenert...
No charges filed in Edgar St. shooting; case going to prosecutor
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened Tuesday afternoon on Edgar Street. Officers say the incident occurred just after 4 p.m. and stemmed from a fight between two men. Police identified the victim as Anthony Burris. Investigators say Burris pepper-sprayed the man
Meet Nora! The Warrick Humane Society Pet of the Week
Nora is a 2-year-old Domestic Shorthair who is looking for her forever home. Let's make sure she finds it!
Accident reported on south Green River Road
UPDATE: The road is back open. You can view the original story below. EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Crews are on scene of an accident in Evansville. According to dispatch, the call came in at 6:21 p.m. at the 900 block of south Green River Road. Officials say two vehicles are involved in the accident. No […]
DCSO: Two arrested after Owensboro home vandalized, robbed over July 4 weekend
DAVIESS CO., Ky. (WFIE) - Daviess County Sheriff’s Office officials say a two people were arrested after stealing and vandalizing a home in Owensboro. According to a press release, a house sitter had been staying at a home in the 2600 block of Sunrise Drive while the homeowners were traveling over the 4th of July weeke
Patrick Waite’s lawyers demand action from Gibson Co. law enforcement
GIBSON COUNTY, Ind. (WFIE) - An overnight social media post from an Evansville attorney is accusing negligence by Gibson County law enforcement. It comes one week after a jury found that Patrick Waite acted in self-defense when he shot members of his wife’s family, the Tapia family, killing three and seriously hurting
Owensboro Cold Case Discussion Seeks Leads in Terri Howell Murder
The Daviess County Public Library is hosting Penny Tomes for a presentation on this heartbreaking unsolved case. She is looking for help and is sharing what she knows. 46 years have gone by without justice, but Penny perserveres!
“Felt like a hand grenade to the face:” Evansville man badly hurt after 4th...
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — For many, the 4th of July is a day of celebration, but for one Evansville man, his life was nearly changed for the worse after a fireworks mishap over the holiday weekend. “It was a big flash,” said Cody Hefley. “The entire thing went off at once, about two feet in […]

















