Over 700 grams of meth seized in Vanderburgh County drug bust
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — A man is behind bars after a drug investigation in Vanderburgh County. Officials with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office say they began investigating Scott Knight over the summer for dealing meth. After a months-long investigation, deputies served a search warrant at his home in the 1700...
Lawsuit plaintiff forms committee for 4th Ward Council run
The 4th Ward seat is currently held by Tanisha Carothers.
Two arrested after attempted robbery
Two people were arrested in connection with an attempted robbery that occurred on First Avenue in Evansville. Evansville Police Officers were dispatched to the 4600 block of North First Avenue in reference to an assault in progress on Tuesday. The 911 caller reported that two people had attacked a male victim at this...
EFD faces firefighter injury, floor failures, more during S. Green River fire
A fire on South Green River Road proved challenging for Evansville Fire crews.
“Saying goodbye to your best friend”: Residents reflect on EVPL Red Bank closure
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Evansville west siders are bidding farewell to Evansville-Vanderburgh Public Library’s Red Bank location which has served the community for more than 30 years. “If you ask them, they’ll tell you I’m here everyday because I almost always come and drop a book off or pick books up,” longtime...
EPD looking for suspect involved in burglary
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Police Department officials say they are looking for a suspect involved in a residential burglary. According to a press release, officers were dispatched to the 1800 block of Pueblo Pass on Monday in reference to a residential burglary in progress. The 911 caller reported their...
Evansville man accused of kidnapping woman after breaking into her home
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - An Evansville man is facing numerous charges after police say he kidnapped a woman, held her against her will, and beat her. Police say it happened in October and involved someone he knew. Officers say 53-year-old Inester Dawson Jr. broke into the woman’s home, pointed a...
These 11 local businesses will cook Christmas dinner for you
EVANSVILLE − Christmas is coming, and if you’d like some help with the big family dinner so you can spend more time opening presents and visiting with loved ones, these 11 locally-owned restaurants will help you out. From freshly-baked desserts, a ham or the sides, or the whole package, they’ve got your covered. Bea...
Indiana State Police welcome new Patrol K9s to the force
K9 Leo is a Belgian Malinois that came to the department from Poland.
Evansville couple wants to press charges against Door Dash driver
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — A couple plans to press charges against a door dasher after they allegedly sprayed an order with pepper spray. The video of the woman allegedly spraying the order with a substance went viral on social media. Homeowner Mark Cardin says it was after his wife started coughing when he realized...

















