Evansville woman accused of hitting child on e-bike, leaving scene of crash
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — An Evansville woman was arrested after police say she left the scene of a crash involving an 11-year-old riding an electric bicycle. According to a police affidavit, Miasia McBaine was arrested after authorities responded to a hit and run in the area of south Grand Avenue Saturday afternoon. Acc
Evansville police respond to motor vehicle accident
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Police were dispatched to Red Bank Road in Evansville in reference to a motor vehicle accident on Sunday. When officers arrived, the suspect, Daniel Ferguson, stated he had been drinking, he was drunk and he had done this before. The suspect was driving southbound on South Red Bank Road approach
Woman in custody for alleged abuse at local childcare center
Andrea Williamson was already arrested in connection to the case.
Evansville City Council considers drone ordinance
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A first reading of an ordinance being considered by the Evansville City Council is set for today. The ordinance would regulate and track drone use. It comes after injuries and reports of reckless flying. The ordinance would ban drones that violate FAA restrictions, break federal or state laws, o
Campaign launches for Lesley Jenkins-Mackey in Henderson County
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials have announced the launch for the campaign of Democratic Henderson County Judge Executive candidate, Lesley Jenkins-Mackey. According to a news release, the kickoff is expected to focus on the need for a practical steady voice to manage community challenges. The community event will be
Gibson County weather sirens to be disabled during repairs
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The Gibson County Sheriff’s Office will soon begin upgrading their weather sirens in the area. Officials say the process will take place over the next few weeks, and some sirens will temporarily go offline while they are being replaced. The sheriff’s office says they are working to minimize any
Here’s when kids will start school in the Warrick County School Corp.
EVANSVILLE — Students in the Warrick County School Corporation have less than two weeks before they head back to their classrooms. Here's what to know. More: Here's how Warrick County schools plan to enforce new cell phone law When is the first day of school for the WCSC? Aug. 5: All students attend school for the firs
Extreme Heat Warning, severe storm risk combine for dangerous Tuesday forecast
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Heat continues to build through Tuesday, with dangerous conditions peaking this afternoon. An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect from 11 AM until 7 PM, and heat index values of 107–115 are expected for many communities. Limit time outdoors, drink water often, and check on those without reliable
Wild Summer Lights to soon return at Mesker Park Zoo
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — A popular summer event will soon return to Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden. Wild Summer Lights is scheduled to return at 6 p.m. on Thursday. During operation, it will run from Thursdays to Sundays each week from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event features light displays, sensory nights, a […]
Eyewitness News is tracking severe weather in the area
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Eyewitness News is tracking severe weather in the area. You can watch our web stream in the above video or here. For our Facebook stream, click here.

















