USI honors domestic violence victims, survivors at annual Flowers on the Lake ceremony
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The University of Southern Indiana is remembering victims, honoring survivors, and raising awareness for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. At the annual Flowers on the Lake ceremony, students and community members gathered to scatter flower petals across the water at Reflection Lake. Students shared stories of lives...
Crews tackle overnight Evansville apartment fire
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Crews were on scene of an overnight fire in Evansville. The call came in just before midnight at the Grandview Towers apartment complex. Residents were evacuated as fire crews were called to the scene. Eyewitness News was there as emergency crews worked the scene. The fire was contained within two hours […]
LST 325 returns to Evansville after annual cruise
As of Tuesday, the LST 325 has departed and is set to arrive back Wednesday.
Three Days of Storm Threats Bring Damaging Winds, Hail, and Isolated Tornado Risk to...
INDIANA — After several days of near-record warmth, Indiana is heading into a big pattern change, starting with three straight days of active weather. Severe storms are possible on Wednesday and Thursday, followed by a cold, damp, and very windy Friday. Some areas could see their first freezing temperatures of the 2026–27 cold season by the weekend. Residents should review safety plans and make sure they have more than one way to receive warnings.
Data shows Henderson County’s crash hotspots
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Researchers provided 2026 data that reveals the full picture of fatal crashes in 2024, combined with data from the previous four years, to reveal Kentucky’s biggest crash hotspots. Some of those are in Henderson County. The analysis, conducted by Hard Rock Bet, examined 3,566 recorded crashes across Kentucky between 2020 and […]
INDOT announces SR 161 closure in Warrick Co.
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Indiana Department of Transportation officials say a part of State Road 161 in Warrick County is set to close this month. According to a press release, beginning on or around Thursday, Oct. 22, crews will close State Road 161 near Boonville. Officials say this closure will...
CenterPoint announces events to help Hoosiers prepare for winter
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – CenterPoint Energy announced two upcoming Community Connect events for October to help southwestern Indiana customers prepare for the upcoming winter heating season. Officials say the events will provide in-person opportunities for customers to learn more about available bill assistance programs and payment options, receive one-on-one customer support and explore energy-saving resources intended to help manage […]
Henderson County moving forward with proposed wind turbine restrictions
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - Henderson County officials are moving forward with a proposed ordinance that would place new restrictions on wind turbines. The proposal comes after residents raised concerns regarding turbine height, noise, and possible health effects. A 61-page draft addresses those issues, proposing to cap wind turbines at 200...
One dead after officer involved shooting in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — The Evansville Police Department has confirmed that one person is dead following an officer involved shooting. According to dispatch, a caller reporting hearing shots fired in the 1500 block of East Illinois Street. Evansville Police say a woman inside the home had been shot in the abdomen, and needed to be […]
90-year-old Evansville man runs 50K miles
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — A 90-year-old Evansville man has completed 50,000 miles of running. Jerry Wilhite started running in 1979 and has been running on North 1st Avenue nearly every day since. In 1988, he was involved in an ATV accident and was told by doctors he would never run again. Wilhite ran his final […]
