EVPL Stringtown to host Free Community Share on Thursday
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — The Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library will host a Free Community Share on Thursday, June 26th. We're told it will take place at EVPL Stringtown from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Organizers say residents can share, trade, or browse produce, plants, and flowers with others. There...
Evansville comic store struggling after flash flood destroys over half of inventory
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Clean up continues at an Evansville comic book store after a flash flood damaged over half its inventory. It happened on Friday, June 13th , along First Avenue in Evansville. “Secret Headquarters” says it lost 80 percent of its quality inventory. “The worst part was seeing my daughter. I...
CFD: Five injured in house fire, two airlifted to hospital
Trial begins for Henderson man facing murder charges. Trial begins for Henderson man facing murder charges. Jasper Strassenfest Half Pot ticket sales begin next week. Jasper Strassenfest Half Pot ticket sales begin next week. Two sentenced in Arizona to Evansville fentanyl trafficking operation. Updated: 5 hours ago....
Arizona to Evansville fentanyl trafficking operation dismantled, landing two in federal prison
EVANSVILLE— Two men have been sentenced to a combined 16 years in federal prison for their roles in a drug trafficking operation responsible for pumping thousands of counterfeit fentanyl pills from Arizona into Evansville. Deriontai Mathis, 31, of Evansville, has been sentenced to 11 years in federal prison followed...
Trial begins for Henderson man facing murder charges
The courtroom spotlight is now on 20-year-old Korbin Candler, who faces Murder and Wanton Endangerment charges after a deadly street racing crash that rocked the Henderson community in May 2024.
Convicted Felon Heading Back To Prison
An Evansville man has been sentenced after a guilty plea for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. 36-year-old James Charleston Jr. has been sentenced to five years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release. On August 3, 2024, officers were sent to Garvin Street in...
‘Viper in the sky’ returning to Henderson’s Audubon Chrysler sign
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEVV) — Audubon Chrysler Center is set to reinstall the iconic First Generation Dodge Viper R/T on its entrance sign along Highway 41 North. Larry Bennett, the dealership's owner, had the Viper removed last November for maintenance, which marked the second time in 29 years. The car underwent...
Tyson Foods investing nearly $23.5M into Henderson Co. facility
HENDERSON CO., Ky. (WFIE) - Governor Andy Beshear announced there will be more food and beverage manufacturing growth in Kentucky. According to a press release, Tyson Foods announced a nearly $23.5 million investment in the expansion and modernization of its Henderson County facility that will support the retention...
Mom arrested for leaving child outside all day in extreme heat — Police
A 30-year-old mother was arrested by the Evansville Police Department for allegedly abandoning her child outside all day during a heat advisory with the heat index reaching 101 degrees. According to officials, the child, whose age has not been given by police, was observed playing outside since 7:00 a.m. on Monday,...
Vanderburgh Co. Residents remain concerned over proposed solar farm
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Orion Renewable Energy is seeking to make northern Vanderburgh County the home for a new solar farm, and many residents are not too thrilled. “I live on top of a hill, about a mile away from this, and I guarantee I’m going to see every one of these panels every day I wake up to drink my...
