Evansville IN

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The announcement was made Thursday night at the Hornet's Nest in Evansville.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Posts across social media have been circulating, regarding concerns over door-to-door salesmen selling security systems. On Wednesday, a woman took to Facebook regarding what she calls an overly aggressive salesman. Evansville Police were called to the home. They say a misunderstanding led...

Tucked along West Parrish Avenue, Moonlite Bar-b-q Inn does not shout for attention, but the steady stream of locals and road trippers says plenty. Step inside and you are greeted by the warm hum of conversation, the scent of hickory, and a buffet that feels like a Kentucky handshake. The...

OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEHT) — A fire breaks out at a popular restaurant in Owensboro. It happened at Ole South Barbeque just after 7 p.m. on Thursday. Employees tell us the fire started in the restaurant’s pit. The fire sent heavy smoke through the air. Officials say everyone inside was evacuated as a precaution. Crews...

Evansville Police Department officials say a man is in custody after being accused of rape. According to the affidavit, officers were dispatched to St. Vincent Hospital in response to a reported rape. Officers say they spoke with the victim, who told them they had been raped by the perpetrator, later...

Attorney General Todd Rokita’s team has ensured that a former chiropractor from the Evansville area who allegedly engaged in inappropriate sexual activity with patients — including sexually assaulting one woman — can no longer practice in Indiana. In April of 2025, Attorney General Rokita’s office received a...

Lillian Yancey of Hope Hull was named to the University of Evansville (UE) Dean's List for the Fall 2025 semester. She is among over 800 students honored and pursues her studies in the university's College of Arts and Sciences. Students at UE are named to the Dean's List every fall...

A Mount Vernon man is headed to prison following a drug conviction in Posey County. Prosecutors say 33-year-old Brandyn Cox was sentenced Wednesday to 25 years behind bars. Cox pleaded guilty to dealing in methamphetamine and maintaining a common nuisance involving controlled substances. As part of that plea, he...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The possibility of a regional transit service in the Tri-State area could soon be a reality. City officials say they are participating in a study to look into improved public transportation across counties and between Indiana and Kentucky. Officials tell us they are exploring the idea...