Evansville IN

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEVV) — The Henderson Police Department is welcoming back retired Chief Jason Hargitt. According to HPD, Officer Hargitt is returning to serve as the new School Resource Officer at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School. We're told Hargitt began his career with HPD in 2000, rising through...

OWENSBORO, Ky. — For Cathy and Tommy Mullins, November's designation as National Veterans and Military Families Month is personal, resonating far beyond a simple observance. Following the 2011 combat death of their son, Specialist Brandon Scott Mullins, in Afghanistan, the Owensboro family has transformed their...

As a pipefitter worked from a lift at SABIC Innovative Plastics' massive Posey County, Indiana, facility in February, he got hit with a toxic surprise: Phosgene gas, a compound made infamous as a chemical weapon during World War I, had leaked into the air and then into his lungs. That's according to a federal lawsuit...

Good news: The Windmill Marathon & Bakery, known for its handmade doughnuts, is back in business. Closed since late 2015, the fuel station and bakery reopened at the same location — 6801 U.S. 41 N. — in June. Hot doughnuts began emerging from the oven in August. “It’s...

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Henderson Police Department (HPD) is reporting a rollover accident. The HPD says both Northbound and Southbound lanes on South Green Street near Rideouts will be shut down for a short time. A spokesperson says, “Please be patient while First Responders work hard to get everything cleaned...

Mt. Vernon Police Chief Justin Rutledge says his department took more than 156 grams of meth off the streets in October. In three separate incidents, October 8th, 16th, and 19th, officers took into custody three different women, two from Evansville and another from Fairview, Tennessee. Each were charged with dealing...

EPD states it happened at the Finish Line Car Wash on Hirschland Road.

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The Vanderburgh Humane Society (VHS) will be offering free adoptions starting tomorrow. According to VHS, the free adoptions will last from November 10 until November 16 at VHS or River Kity Cafe. VHS says this applies for all dogs, cats, kittens and rabbits. The only exception is puppies...

Warrick County officials state there were injuries sustained in a crash at State Road 66 and Libbert Road.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Police Department officials say a man is in jail on murder and domestic battery charges. According to a press release, officers were dispatched to the 5500 block of Carriage Drive in reference to a shots fired run. Officials say multiple 911 calls were received as...