Evansville IN

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

Andrea Williamson was already arrested in connection to the case.

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

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

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

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

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

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 […]

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.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Very humid air has settled over the Tri-State on Sunday, with dewpoints ranging in the upper 70s. The high humidity will set the stage for severe storms Sunday evening and hazardous heat for Monday and Tuesday. Storms will most likely develop north of the area and...