Evansville IN

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The Evansville area has seen a noticeably higher crime rate in recent months, compared to surrounding communities. Police Chief Phillip Smith says the number of shots fired incidents is lower this year, however, violent gun crimes have increased in young people. 14 News Jamee French sat...

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- The Evansville Police Department is warning people about “Orbeez guns” being used in public. The toy-style gel blasters are designed for kids, but EPD says they can still cause injury and property damage, and have the potential to be mistaken for a real firearm in public settings, creating safety concerns. EPD says […]

HENDERSON, Ind. (WFIE) - The Henderson Water District announced some customers are now under boil advisory after a water main break. Officials say the water main break is located at 8193 KY-416 West in Robards. Crews are making repairs, and the water is not suspected to be contaminated, but the...

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEVV) — Henderson officials are using specialized mobile vehicle barriers at Tri-Fest intersections to enhance safety for festival-goers. The barriers are positioned at the intersections of 1st and 2nd Streets through a partnership with the Evansville Police Department. Each unit weighs 53 pounds, allowing officers to deploy or move them quickly, but they are engineered to stop vehicles weighing up to...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — A family in Evansville is turning tragedy into action after their loved one was killed in a pedestrian crash. “We don’t want this happening again,” says Jenna Clark. “It was a terrible tragedy that should have never happened, and it’s so preventable. So, we really want to make a change, and […]

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HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office (VCSO) arrested a man who deputies identified as a registered sex offender. VCSO says on or around April 15 at 9:45 p.m. in the 600 block of Madison Avenue in Evansville, units were dispatched to a disorderly conduct case. The caller stated an intoxicated man was […]

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — The Evansville Anime Fest is returning to the Hilton DoubleTree Hotel in downtown Evansville on Saturday, May 9, 2026. The one-day event will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and promises an immersive experience for anime fans, manga collectors and cosplay enthusiasts of all ages. The family-friendly festival will feature vendors, voice actors, cosplay contests, interactive panels and...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) -- The Evansville Police Department is hosting Pickleball with the Police on April 25 at the CK Newsome Center. Spots are filling up quickly across three sessions. The morning session from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. has 13 spots remaining. The mid-morning session from 10:30 a.m. to...