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HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The town of Newburgh says it’s working to prevent an accident like the one that happened on Wednesday. As we reported, a car plunged into the Ohio River along the downtown riverfront. It happened just after 1 p.m. near west Water Street and State Street right next to Marida restaurant. It […]

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A woman is facing drunk driving charges in Evansville after a crash. Police say it happened Wednesday afternoon at Virginia Street and Lafayette Avenue. They say 37-year-old Stephanie Basley crashed into two parked cars and another one that was stopped in traffic. Officers say she smelled...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A man was arrested for stabbing a neighborhood cat in Evansville. According to the Evansville Police Department, 31-year-old Robert King was charged with animal cruelty-domestic violence and animal torture. They say the warrant was issued after a neighborhood cat named “Tator” was found May 4

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — An Evansville man is behind bars Thursday morning after allegedly holding a person hostage with a knife on Wednesday night. 52-year-old Kevin Roach was arrested and booked into the Vanderburgh County Jail following an investigation by the Evansville Police Department. Roach faces multiple felo

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Residents in the Jacobsville neighborhood are looking for ways to make the area safer. Neighbors gathered for an announcement on Wednesday night on plans to improve the community. They took a look at the neighborhood’s new by-laws. JNIA officials say it doesn’t sound glamorous, but having a go

A former Posey County Solid Waste employee is heading to prison after admitting to stealing more than $25,000 from the county. The Posey County Prosecutor’s Office says 46-year-old Jennifer Tinsley was sentenced to two years with the Indiana Department of Correction. Under the sentence, she’ll serve the first six month

Celebrate this country’s 250th Anniversary by joining the Friends of the Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge, as they sponsor a live presentation of our national symbol, the American Bald Eagle. The Bald Eagle is one of the most symbolic and revered birds in this country, but that wasn’t always...

Sweet corn, strawberries, sourdough, and local honey are all waiting for you. 🌽🍓🌻 Here are some of the best farmers market and produce stand worth hitting in the Tri-State this summer.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Be Happy Pie Company has won the title of Indiana's 2026 Entrepreneur of the Year and was presented an award. The company was founded by Jenny Lamble and started as a passion project in a home kitchen. What started as only selling pies at the local farmers market quickly grew into a beloved re

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — It’s a big day for students in the river city. The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation kicked off its first wave of graduation ceremonies on Wednesday. First on the docket was Reitz High School which kicked off at 5:30 p.m. at the Reitz Bowl. The ceremony was followed by Bosse High Schoo