Crews called to working fire on Evansville’s west side
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Crews were called to an early morning fire in Evansville. Officials with Evansville Dispatch say crews were called to a fire in the 1100 block of North Fulton Avenue on Thursday morning. Evansville Fire, EPD and ambulance services were all called to the fire. Officials say the fire has been ta
EPD: Evansville man arrested after hospital dispute leads to injured officers
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — An Evansville man is facing felony charges after police say he injured multiple officers during an arrest outside a local hospital on Wednesday afternoon. 49-year-old Patrick Hancock was arrested on Wednesday, July 29, and charged with:. Resisting Law Enforcement Causing Injury (Level 5 Felony
Police: 18-year-old arrested with fully automatic handgun following Evansville street fight
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — An 18-year-old is facing multiple charges, including a weapon felony, after police say they found him carrying a handgun modified to fire fully automatically during a traffic stop early Thursday morning. Noah Gonzalez was arrested on Thursday, July 30, and faces the following charges:. Possess
My Date with Big Kate
Christmas comes once a year, and so does the chance to see Big Kate, a massive walking dragline in Warrick County. After the surface mining relic’s first public tour in 2025, the Museum of the Coal Industry in Lynnville, Indiana, offered “A Second Date with Big Kate” on July 25. I was one of about 200 people who accept
GaylaCake owner serving wishes in new role
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – GaylaCake owner Gayla Bell says she is still in the grieving phase of moving on from the baking business after closing in 2025 and closing on the sale of her former building just this week. But a new career path has brought a new way to serve with familiar faces along […]
City will write a grant to help pay for armored vehicle for HPD
The City of Henderson will seek grant funding to purchase an armored tactical response vehicle that will be used by the Henderson Police Department. The cost of the vehicle is expected to be $371,950, according to a memo in Tuesday’s Henderson City Commission meeting agenda packet. HPD Chief Billy...
EPD asking for public’s help locating missing man
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Police Department officials are asking for the public’s help finding a missing man. According to a press release, officers are searching for 33-year-old Vladimy Conseillant. Officials say Conseillant was last seen on July 13 and suffers from suffers from severe mental health issues.
Over $300,000 in funding cut for Vanderburgh Co. treatment court program
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Big changes could be coming to a local drug assistance program - leaders with the Vanderburgh County Treatment Court say their program has been completely defunded by the Indiana Department of Corrections. They met with the county council today to discuss next steps. Judge Wayne Trockman...
Man accused of stealing beer truck to change plea
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The man accused of stealing a Bud Light beer truck and leading law enforcement on a chase earlier this year will plead guilty. Randall Baker was arrested back in March after authorities say he stole a semi-truck in Vanderburgh County. Officials say Baker led Evansville police and sheriff’s deput
“She is my angel”: Newburgh bystander performs life-saving CPR
NEWBURGH, Ind. (WEHT) — Mike Koch was enjoying an afternoon walk in downtown Newburgh before suffering from cardiac arrest. Had it not been for a nearby neighbor, he might not have made it out alive. “Breea, she is my angel, along with Officer Brown in the rescue squad is the one for them,” says Koch. […]

















