Handegard expected to testify in Evansville murder trial
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – Bobby Handegard, Jr. is expected to take the stand on Friday during his trial for the murder of Evansville DJ Shane Breedlove. Evansville Police say Handegard shot and killed Breedlove while he was walking to work on Washington Avenue in 2015. Charges against Handegard were dropped in 2015...
One person taken to hospital after fire at Vanderburgh County home
VANDERBURGH COUNTY, Ind. (WEVV) — Crews are at the scene of a house fire in Vanderburgh County. Around 12:30 p.m. Friday afternoon, firefighters were dispatched to a home on Cunningham Drive at Ashwood Drive, in the Melody Hill neighborhood off St. George Road. Crews were able to contain the...
Phantom Regiment students march on through triple-digit heat index
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - With those heat indexes across the Tri-State, one group in Evansville is taking precautions for outdoor practices. Traveling drum and bugle corps Phantom Regiment is in town this week practicing at Harrison High School. The Illinois based group is preparing for a summer of competitions...
Crews at scene of two vehicle accident on Waterworks Road
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – First responders are at the scene of a crash near Waterworks Road and U.S. 41. in Evansville. Two vehicles were seen off the road on Waterworks Road just after 9 a.m. on Friday. Eyewitness News has a crew at the scene, and we will update this story as new information is […]
EHA opening new community center
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A new community resource center is opening in the Jacobsville neighborhood. The Evansville Housing Authority showed off its newly renovated center located on Tennessee and Edgar Street. Some features include a new lounge, a computer lab and a food pantry. Many of the rooms are still...
Crews on scene of Evansville structure fire
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- Crews are on the scene of a structure fire in Evansville. The fire was reported in the 1000 block of Moll Avenue, near Diamond Avenue and Highway 41, around 7:30 a.m. The fire was put out roughly ten minutes after firefighters arrived.
Lab continues to examine woman’s swimsuit after Henderson County disappearance
Kentucky State Police sent a bathing suit worn by Teague to an independent lab in March but stated that it has not yet received a report.
Authorities identify man killed in Daviess County shooting
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- The Daviess County Sheriff’s Office confirms that one person has died following a shooting that occurred around 8 p.m. Thursday in the 100 block of Saint Anthony Road, off U.S. Highway 431. According to a preliminary investigation, the victim died shortly after being transported to a local...
The Evansville Police Department is Hiring
EPD is looking to fill 23 openings to join the team of 289 law enforcement officers serving the Evansville area. The starting salary to join EPD is $64,270 with an increase after the first year. With 23 openings, we’ve got a SPOT for you, your friend, and even your cousin...
Indiana: Evansville approves casino-funded ambulances
The Evansville City Council approved a resolution to purchase ambulances and equipment with $7 million in casino funds. The city will purchase 13 ambulances with a casino fund loan to be paid back by 2039. Officials say they hope to have the new ambulance service running by July of next year.