EPD respond to stabbing in Evansville
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — A stabbing has been reported at a McDonalds in Evansville. Officials with Evansville Dispatch say they received a call about an assault at 8:43 p.m. on Thursday. They went on to say a person was stabbed at a McDonalds on Bartlett Avenue. Officials went on to say that a perimeter has […]
63rd Volksfest begins today in Evansville with food, beer and traditional festivities
EVANSVILLE, Ind. - Germania Maennerchor's 63rd Volksfest kicked off in Evansville, offering a celebration of German heritage with traditional food and beer. Organizers said the event, which runs through Saturday, features traditional German food like kraut balls and bratwurst, along with a record number of German...
Attorney speaks up after former Evansville DCS employee arrested
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - An attorney is making their case in support of former DCS employee Sara Wood after police say she falsified abuse records for several families. Before her arrest, investigators spoke with three families who said they had never seen or met with Wood, despite her reporting they had.
Study aims to learn how to get around Evansville easier
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — A new study in Evansville is looking at how to make it easier to walk, bike or take a bus around the city, especially near the Lloyd expressway. One of the least welcoming roadways for that type of getting around. It’s called the “Lloyd 4 All” study. Project Manager, Brian Aldridge, […]
Man stabbed by stranger outside Evansville McDonalds
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Police are looking for a stabbing suspect. Police say it happened Thursday night around 8:45 p.m. outside the McDonalds on Bartlett Avenue. They say the suspect was following the victim and woman who was with him. Police say the victim confronted the suspect, and that’s...
Truck flipped in Posey Co. crash
POSEY CO., Ind. (WFIE) - A truck flipped Friday morning in a crash in Posey County. It happened on Copperline Road, just west of Marx Road. Dispatchers told us around 7:15 a.m. that fire and EMS were called to the scene. Photos from a witness show a truck flipped in...
Sober bar coming to downtown Evansville
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – An Evansville bar is offering an option for people who want to go to a bar but don’t want to get drunk. Business officials say whether someone is sober, sober-curious or just wanting to avoid a hangover, the Altar Bar at Arcademie is available to serve nonalcoholic drinks. According to...
Friday evening protest planned against CenterPoint Energy
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Community members in Evansville are planning to protest against CenterPoint Energy on Friday evening. The group "Direct Action Against CenterPoint Energy" is planning the protest for 6 p.m. outside the CenterPoint Energy headquarters on Riverside Drive. The protest comes after many residents...
Deputies setting up overnight DUI checkpoint in Vanderburgh Co.
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office is cracking down on drunk driving. On Thursday, from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., deputies will be out stopping drivers at a sobriety checkpoint. Authorities say the location of the checkpoint was chosen based on traffic crash data collected during...
Body found after search for owner of abandoned boat on Ohio River
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – DNR officers have confirmed to Eyewitness News that a body has been found near the Dogtown Boat Ramp after an empty boat was discovered floating on the Ohio River. The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office say a boat was located floating down the Ohio River on Wednesday. Inside the boat,...