Alleged gang activity in Evansville results in two arrests
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Alleged gang activity in Evansville leads to the arrest of two people. Clifton Dillon and Kayla Powell were arrested Monday and face several charges. According to a police affidavit, this investigation began last Thursday when officers were called to the 2200 block of West Franklin Street....
Camera Captures Lightning Strike on ABC 25 Tower in Kentucky
The ABC 25 tower in Henderson got struck by lightning twice on Tuesday. The Ellis Park tower cam captured this dramatic footage.
Cleanup work underway at burned Morton Ave. warehouse site
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - It’s been more than three years since the massive Morton Avenue warehouse fire in Evansville. Since then, neighbors have been waiting on the site to get cleaned up. [Related 2024 report: City taking steps towards cleaning up burned down warehouse]. Our last report was in...
Young & Established steps in after storms force Target to discard food
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Local non-profit Young & Established (Y&E) sprang into action Tuesday after strong storms swept through the area, knocking out power to several businesses—including the East Side Target. According to Y&E officials, the store’s sudden loss of electricity meant all perishable food had to be...
New Troopers, Who Dis? ISP Get Hot New Fleet For New Recruits
Indiana State Police add new fleet of Durangos to patrol car collection. 20 new recruits received one of the vehicles upon graduation from the academy. ISP also added 5 new mustangs, 2 of which went to southern districts.
Evansville officer-involved shooting suspect requests change of venue
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — A change of venue request has been made for a suspect accused of shooting and injuring an Evansville police officer. Court records show 18-year-old Jailani Chew had a review hearing in Vanderburgh Circuit Court on Monday. At the hearing, a motion for a change of...
Sheriff Addresses Jail Condition Claims
Gibson County Sheriff Bruce Vanoven is responding to recent social media comments about conditions inside the county jail. A post circulating online claimed the jail was too cold and that inmates were experiencing issues with water temperature. Vanoven said in a video statement that only one official grievance has...
Trial date set for woman accused in several animal abuse cases
WARRICK COUNTY, Ind. (WEHT) — A trial date has been set for Shayna Burko, the woman accused of animal neglect and cruelty. Dozens of people attended the hearing. Many of them are the same people who showed up Monday when Burko claimed she feared for her safety and did not show up in court. Many […]
Officials in Spencer Co. host forum to discuss dangers to teen health
CHISNEY, Ind. (WFIE) - The Spencer Co. Health Coalition, along with the county’s Tobacco and Vaping Prevention Program, invited the community to come out for a special wellness forum in Chrisney. Local health advocates and vendors came out for the wellness forum. The night’s keynote speaker was nationally recognized...
Owensboro organizations unite to address hunger and homelessness
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The OHRC, The Pitino Shelter, Habitat for Humanity, St. Benedict’s Shelter and Homeless Coalition of Ohio Valley are recognizing Homelessness and Hunger Awareness Week during November 16 through 22, which is a nationwide week of action where people draw attention to poverty. Organizers note...

















