Kentucky deputy critically wounded in shooting identified as retired CPD officer
Coyle was struck by gunfire from the suspect and airlifted to a hospital in Evansville, Indiana, where he remains in critical condition. A Kentucky sheriff’s deputy who was critically injured in a shooting earlier this week previously served with the Chicago Police Department. Deputy Rick Coyle, now with the...
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Vanderburgh County man charged with 4 counts of child molesting
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — A man is behind bars and charged with four counts of child molesting. An affidavit says back in March, three juveniles came forward and said Millard Johnson had acted inappropriately with them at his in-home daycare. Detectives say the alleged assaults took place between 2012 to 2016. The affidavit goes on […]
EPD: Newburgh man arrested after fight leads to victim being knocked out
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Police say one man is under arrest after a fight with another man, knocking the victim unconscious. Officers say back on March 13, they were called out to a report of battery in the 900 block of North Congress Avenue. One witness says a man...
EPD talks Guns & Hoses and Pickleball with the Police
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- April is a big month for the Evansville Police Department, as first responders from the area will participate in the annual Guns & Hoses Charity boxing tournament this weekend. The event hosted by 911 Gives Hope will take place on Saturday at the Ford Center in Evansville and feature 15 3-round fights […]
Home of the Week – 1403 S.E. Second St.
Step into a piece of Evansville history at 1403 S.E. Second St. — a remarkable Queen Anne Victorian that seamlessly blends timeless architecture with modern-day comfort. Built in 1904 and known as the Louis Daus House, this residence carries a legacy of craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and careful preservation that continues to shine today.
Evansville Goodwill buys Newburgh property
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Evansville Goodwill has announced it has purchased property in Newburgh. The Evansville Goodwill says the site is being considered for a future Goodwill retail store and donation center. Development of the property is part of a long-term plan and construction will not begin immediately as the organization evaluates its next steps […]
Homeless encampment removed from Owensboro park
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials say a homeless encampment was removed from an Owensboro park following a request from a private company rather than the city of Owensboro. Tent city, an encampment in English Park, was filled with heavy machinery to clear out the area. Tents, tarps and other property were thrown into industrial containers […]
Dog and cat owners now required by law to microchip their pets – &...
PET owners in one US city are now being told they must microchip their animals by law, and many will have to pay $25 to do it. The rule is aimed at getting lost pets home faster and easing pressure on crowded shelters. The change adds a new requirement on...
CenterPoint Energy launches new programs to cut energy bills
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – CenterPoint Energy says it made a public commitment to prioritize affordability, and six months later, the company has delivered a series of actions to reduce bill impacts, launch new customer programs, improve billing transparency and bring support directly into the community. “Our customers and stakeholders have made one thing clear: affordability continues to be the top […]














