Trooper Ridge Porter Promoted to Sergeant at Kentucky State Police Post 16 in Henderson
On November 6, 2025, the Kentucky State Police (KSP) promoted 64 troopers and officers during a ceremony in Frankfort. KSP Commissioner Phillip Burnett Jr. and Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman led the event.
Cancer screening event to be held Saturday in Warrick Co.
BOONVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The Warrick County Health Department, in collaboration with Ascension St. Vincent Warrick, announced they will be holding a community event dedicated to promoting early detection and preventative health measures for cancer. The Warrick County Cancer Screening Day will offer vital screenings...
Evansville Housing Authority hosts community resource fair for those in need of help
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The Evansville Housing Authority held a resource fair for the community at the CK Newsome Center today. Organizers say with the level of need in the Evansville community continuing to rise, it was necessary to have this event and provide as much help as possible. The...
Neighbors speak on four-month construction finally completed at Evansville intersection
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The intersection of Boonville New Harmony and Petersburg has completed construction after being closed for about four months. Road crews widened both roads and added turn lanes. The closure forced drivers who live in the area to use make-shift detours set up in business parking lots...
EPD: Drunk driver hits tree after causing damage in Towne Centre parking lot
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Police arrest a man after they found him crashed into a tree just off Green River Road. Officers were called to the intersection of Carriage Drive and Green River Road around 9:15 p.m. Friday. They say they found 22-year-old Adam Longway in his car that...
Pedestrian dies after late night hit and run in Evansville
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — A man is dead after being hit by a vehicle late Wednesday night in Evansville. Officers were sent to the area of Jeanette Avenue and Fickas Road around 9:30 p.m. A caller reported a man lying in the road. Police say the man had been hit by a vehicle. Eyewitness News […]
Owensboro dealership hit in string of vehicle vandalism
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEHT) – Owensboro police are investigating what they call a string of car break-ins and vandalism throughout the city. Police say they received dozens of reports of vandalism and break-ins in a 48-hour span. One of those reports is at Vass Automotive on Frederica Street, where cars ready for the road...
20 years later: First responders remember November 6, 2005 tornado
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - It’s a day former Knight Township Fire Department Assistant Chief Dale Naylor won’t ever forget... November 6th, 2005. “Myself and Chief Foreman were the first on the scene. You know, we had heard reports before we actually got there. We knew it would be bad, but we had no idea the magnitude...
One dog stolen after break-in at Evansville Animal Control
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Animal Care and Control is closed Saturday while an investigation into a break-in is underway. According to a Facebook post, the break-in happened overnight and one dog was taken. Officials also say all the animals and staff are safe following the break-in. Crews are working...
During SNAP pause, eligible families can receive a Sureway gift card from local organizations
Families who normally receive SNAP benefits can receive gift cards from local organizations starting Monday. At its Oct. 28 meeting, the Henderson County Fiscal Court approved $21,000 in grant funding to be split among three different organizations to help those affected by the pause in funding from SNAP, or food...
