New Drop-Off Point for Waste
Evansville Water and Sewer Utility’s drop-off point for septic waste and fats, oils, and grease closes July 1, leading at least one private company to open its own receiving station. Utility officials say rising costs drove the decision to end their drop-off service at the East Wastewater Treatment Plant...
Mt. Vernon Man, Habitual Offender Sentenced to Prison for Resisting Law Enforcement in Multiple...
A Mt. Vernon man will serve a total of 16 years in prison after being convicted of resisting law enforcement in Posey and Vanderburgh County. Blake Weinzapfel, age 26, appeared in the Posey Circuit Court last week where he was sentenced by Judge Craig Goedde to six (6) years in prison after being convicted of Resisting
Evansville trash collection schedule changed due to heat wave
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials with Evansville Water and Sewer Utility have announced that all trash collections this week will take place earlier in the day to protect drivers from extreme heat and humidity. Republic Services will begin trash collection an hour earlier than normally scheduled due to the intense hea
Trash collection moved up an hour in Evansville
Trash collection services are moved up an hour to keep workers as cool as possible during heat wave.
New Backyard Game Party Rental Business Launches in Evansville
🎉 Evansville has a fun new business! Backyard game rentals are now available for birthdays, weddings, reunions, graduation parties, and more.
Whatever You Do Don’t Cut These Worms in Half
Hammerhead worms can regenerate when cut into pieces. Experts recommend a very different approach to getting rid of them.
Semi fire blocks traffic on I-64 in Gibson County
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Gibson County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed to Eyewitness News that a semi-truck on fire has blocked off traffic on I-64. Traffic has been completely blocked off in the westbound lanes near exit 25A as crews work to clear the scene. There is currently no estimated time for the reopening of
Local fireworks rules in effect for Evansville, Vanderburgh Co.
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Monday, June 29 marks the start when Evansville and Vanderburgh County residents can light their fireworks at their homes. As of this week, residents can shoot off fireworks until 11:00 p.m. on July 9. On the 4th of July, that time gets pushed to midnight. For...
DNR: 17-year-old drowns at New Lake Campground near Oakland City
OAKLAND CITY, Ind. (WFIE) - Indiana DNR officials say they’ve found the body of a teenage boy after a drowning at New Lake Campground near Oakland City. Officials say the call went out around 5:25 p.m. Monday, saying there was a missing person in the water. Several crews were...
Madisonville coffee shop to permanently close its doors
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — A Madisonville coffee shop is closing its doors for good after years of operation. Campfire Roasters Express announced on social media that it will be closing on July 11. “We are incredibly thankful to everyone who helped our family realize the dream of owning our own coffee business. The lesson

















