Student hit by bus likely in hospital for months, mom says
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - We’re learning the student hit by a bus last week in Vanderburgh County has been through several surgeries. That’s according to 13-year-old Kaydence Helfert’s mom. She says Kaydence had three surgeries just on Tuesday, and she’ll likely be in the hospital for at...
Crews investigate report of gas leak in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – Crews have been dispatched to Gum Street in Evansville over a report of a possible gas leak near Villa Street. A call reporting the possible leak came in just before 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Eyewitness News has a crew at the scene, and we will update this story as more information […]
Henderson Co. residents targeted by fake jury duty phone scam
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Henderson County Sheriff’s Office officials are warning the public of a recurring phone scam targeting local citizens. According to a release, multiple residents have reported receiving phone calls from individuals claiming to be representatives or deputies from the Sheriff’s Office. Officials
Indiana approach bridges for I-69 Ohio River Crossing nearly complete
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Transportation officials say the Indiana approach bridges for the I-69 Ohio River Crossing project are nearly complete, with only finishing touches left. Since 2024, crews have been building the approach bridges on the Indiana side of the river for the ORX bridge. Officials say the bridges...
Evansville Animal Control says no pets have been euthanized for space
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Evansville Animal Care and Control is more than just finding a place to adopt a pet – or pick up one that may have escaped. Missy Mosby is the Evansville Animal Care and Control Director and is getting close to her one-year anniversary. The full interview can be viewed in […]
Henderson law enforcement sound alarm over jury duty scam
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Law enforcement in Henderson County is raising the alarm for a scam targeting residents in the area. According to the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office, some residents have been receiving a scam involving a caller stating the victim has missed jury duty. The caller falsely states that a warrant
Woman charged in downtown Evansville riverfront stabbing
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A woman is facing a felony charge after police say she stabbed a man during a fight along the downtown Evansville riverfront last month. Evansville Police officers responded to Dress Plaza around 11:40 p.m. on Aug. 18. Officers located a victim with a severe wound to his left side and part of
Evansville barber shop tied to meth, fentanyl trafficking ring, officials say
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - United States Attorney’s Office Southern District of Indiana officials say six people from Evansville have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a methamphetamine, fentanyl and cocaine trafficking ring operating in Southern Indiana. Officials say Lovechild McGuire, Christopher Fl
Evansville mother files wrongful death lawsuit after special needs child dies in foster’s care
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – An Evansville mother has filed a wrongful death lawsuit claiming that the Vanderburgh County Department of Child Services allowed for her child with special needs to be placed into the care of foster parents who were unable to care for his complex medical needs, leading to his death earlier this
Newburgh woman faces charges after body cavity find
POSEY COUNTY, Ind (WEHT) – A Newburgh woman is facing multiple drug charges following a traffic stop and an alleged attempt to hide meth in a body cavity. According to records, Brittany Deener, 31, was pulled over by the Posey County Sheriff’s Office at about 1:12 a.m. Tuesday for crossing the center line. Law enforcem
