Welcome to Evansville! Let’s Go to New Harmony!
There’s nothing quite like welcoming out-of-town visitors to Evansville, showing them our Hoosier hospitality, and promptly putting them back in the car and driving them out of town. That’s one way to read the results of this year’s Best of Evansville voting. (See the annual feature, “Best of the City,” beginning on pa
Evansville architectural firm acquired by Denver company
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — An architectural company that started in Evansville announced a new move. Hafer Associates helped design Deaconess Aquatic Center, the Wesselman Pickleball Courts and the current renovations at USI’s Health Professional Center. The company, which was founded in Evansville in 1978, is now a par
Officers locate 100s of rounds of ammo and meth during warrant search in Evansville
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Evansville Police arrested a felon on Wednesday after authorities say they found more than 100 rounds of ammunition, four firearms and methamphetamine during a warrant arrest. Authorities say detectives with the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force located Tylorean Matthews, 35, who was
On Alert: Isolated Severe Storms
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - After days of hot weather, Thursday brings cooler temperatures and a chance for more rain — but with a catch. Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible throughout the day, and a Level 1 flooding risk remains in effect. Evansville has already picked up 1-inch of rain...
Evansville apartment residents complaining of overflowing trash
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Residents at Ross Center Village apartment complex are speaking out after they say its been nearly a month since their trash has been dumped. The complex, located off Covert Avenue, has 4 blue dumpsters owned by Republic services, and all are filled to the brim, overflowing with trash.
Evansville Mother Files Wrongful Death Suit
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed by an Evansville mother. Nicole Marrero lost her three-year-old son after DCS placed him with foster parents. Leon Marrero was born with a medical condition that required a feeding tube and a tracheostomy. In September of last year, Leon was hospitalized with a...
Alison Krauss cancels upcoming tour dates, including Evansville concert
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Alison Krauss won’t be performing in the Tri-State anytime soon. The Grammy-award winning artist was originally expected to come to Evansville next week, but she has since canceled the remainder of her tour. A spokesperson with her band says medical professionals have advised her to...
Evansville man pleads guilty to stealing beer truck to evade authorities
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – The man accused of stealing a beer truck and using it to crash into a Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s deputy’s cruiser earlier this year has plead guilty Randall Baker plead guilty to two counts of resisting law enforcement, criminal recklessness, operating a vehicle while intoxicated endangering
Habitat for Humanity of Evansville unveils the start of fourth home
EVANASVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Habitat for Humanity of Evansville unveiled the start to its fourth home as part of their building homes and health initiative. Right now all of James and Fancy Johnson’s kids share a room. And, James’ mom moved in after she’s had seven leg surgeries. “The living situation with the house isn’
New book highlights Holocaust survivors settling in Kentucky
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Kentucky author, historian, illustrator and farmer has released a new book documenting the lives of Holocaust survivors who immigrated to Kentucky. A release from the Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library (EVPL) and the Committee to Promote Respect in Schools says the two organizations will host

















