Cold Front Sparks Wednesday Storms From St. Louis to Louisville With Slight Flood Threat...
INDIANA — A good chance to stay dry exists until Wednesday, when another system will drop in and spark more showers and thunderstorms across the region. Again, these storms might bring some heavy rain to the area, with a flood threat already outlined ahead of the system’s arrival.
Impaired driving enforcement to spike ahead of Labor Day
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – As summer winds down, the Evansville Police Department (EPD) is increasing patrols and conducting sobriety checkpoints as part of the annual Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over national enforcement campaign. Police say through the Comprehensive Highway Injury Reduction Program (CHIRP), officers state
7 Brew cuts ribbon on first Evansville location
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – 7 Brew has cut the ribbon on its first Evansville location. To celebrate, the coffee company is giving back. The drive-thru coffee chain already has locations in Henderson, Owensboro and Newburgh. At a ribbon cutting held on Monday, the company presented a $16,000 donation to the local non-profi
Accident with injuries closes part of I-69 in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — An accident with injuries has closed a part of I-69 in Evansville. Officials with Evansville Dispatch say they got a call about the crash at 5:09 p.m. on Monday. EPD, the fire department, and ambulance services were called to the 2.2 mile marker of I-69. Officials with the Vanderburgh County S
Day 3 search suspended for missing boater on Ohio River near Mt. Vernon
MT. VERNON, Ind. (WFIE) - Search operations have been suspended on Monday, marking the third day of the search for a person missing on the Ohio River after a boat capsized over the weekend. Three people were on the boat when it capsized. Two were rescued after being swept downstream...
Structural issue forces long-term lane closure on southbound Twin Bridge
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - An annual bridge inspection has turned up structural issues on the southbound U.S. 41 Twin Bridge, forcing transportation officials to implement a long-term, single-lane closure. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) announced Monday that the left lane of the southbound bridge will remain c
Indiana man begins 300 mile run for pediatric cardiac care
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — An Indiana man running to raise awareness of pediatric cardiac care hopes to complete the first 50 miles of his six day run. Kyle Rauguth, an anesthesia technician, started running in 2024. Today is the first day of his 300 mile journey. Raguth will run the state of Indiana to raise […]
EPD steps up DUI patrols for Labor Day as part of national campaign
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Police Department officials say they are increasing impaired driving enforcement ahead of Labor Day. According to EPD, they are partnering with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute to increase patrols and conduct sobriety checkpoints as part of the annual Drive Sober or Get Pulled
Home damaged by fallen tree in Henderson
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - In Henderson, a home was damaged by a fallen tree on Hi-Y Drive near Deaconess Hospital, just off North Elm Street. There’s been no word on if anyone was inside when the tree fell. We’re working to get more information and will continue to keep...
Downtown Evansville Has a New Spot for Coffee, Pastries and Lunch
If you're looking for a new downtown lunch option, Global Exchange is officially open with coffee, pastries, sandwiches, soups, a salad bar and more.

















