Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office alerts public of scam targeting people who have loved ones...
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) -- The Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office is alerting the public about a scam targeting people who have had family members recently in custody. The sheriff's office said these reports pose as callers being bail bondsmen, or members with the sheriff's office, and claim there is a state-funded de
Authorities save baby deer from running onto Highway 41
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A quick-thinking deputy helped keep a baby deer out of harm’s way in Evansville. The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office says the young deer was found near Highway 41 and St. George and seemed “determined to enter the highway.”. Deputy Lindsey Bean recognized the...
Three arrested after using cleaner’s code to break into Evansville home, police say
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Police Department officials say three people are in jail after they were caught breaking and entering a home. According to an affidavit, officers were dispatched to the 700 block of Kingswood Drive for a suspicious circumstance on Wednesday just before 2:45 a.m. Dispatch informed po
Shoe Carnival quietly moves headquarters from Evansville to South Carolina
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — One of Evansville’s most recognizable companies is no longer officially calling the city home. In its latest quarterly earnings report, Shoe Carnival says it is now “headquartered in Fort Mill, SC,” while maintaining “distribution and support operations” in Evansville. The headquarters designa
Evansville museum to host Indy 500 event as part of America 250 speaker series
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science is inviting an expert on the Indianapolis 500 to speak on this iconic race as a park of America’s 250th birthday. 250 Speaker Series: The Indianapolis 500 – An American Icon will take place at 6 p.m. on June 17. The museum says […]
Road near Lloyd Expressway to close for repairs
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — A temporary road closure will be in effect in Vanderburgh County. Transportation officials say Boehne Camp Road between the Lloyd Expressway and Hogue Road will be closed on Wednesday. We’re told the closure will last from 8 a.m. until 3p.m. Crews will be making repairs to the shoulder of the ro
Woman accused of child neglect after welfare check
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — A woman is facing felony charges after a welfare check by deputies. Police say Chainy Lynn Watson, 45, has been arrested for child neglect. Watson was arrested after investigators say she failed to comply with recommendations from DCS and doctors. According to reports, deputies had conducted two
Back in the pack: North eye redemption at semi-state game
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — A lot of times in sports, coaches will say “you either win or learn.” That is certainly something these Huskies live by not letting a heartbreak at state go to waste. “It brings some energy to us, we want to go back because that feeling was a great feeling,” says sophomore […]
World Changers youth on a mission to serve in Henderson
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - This week is ‘World Changers Week’ and kids from all over the country are here in the Tri-State, making an impact. World Changers is a national youth mission project to help people in need. This week, around 130 volunteers are working on home improvement projects like building decks, handicap ra
Drivers urged to avoid SR 66 and 261 in Newburgh
NEWBURGH, Ind. (WFIE) - Warrick County Sheriff’s Office officials say drivers should avoid the intersection of State Road 66 and State Road 261 in Newburgh. According to officials, the intersection is flashing red in all directions. State Highway officials say it will take hours to repair damage to west...
