Man with ‘extensive criminal history’ accused of dealing meth in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A drug task force investigation has resulted in the arrest of a man accused of dealing meth. Evansville Police say an informant bought more than 10 grams of meth from 31-year-old Brandon Lynn, of Henderson. Officers say Monday, they started watching Lynn and pulled him over...
This Weird-Looking Fungus Might Be Hiding in Your Indiana Yard
You might see this unique mushroom popping up around Indiana. It turns heads not only for its odd appearance, but its funky odor. Here's what you should know.
Plans for Wingstop on Evansville’s west side
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Another place to grab some wings could sound be coming to the west side. Plans have been filed for a Wingstop on South Red Bank Road. It’s would be in the complex that also houses Maurices. We’ve reached out to the developer to see if...
Wadesville Fire Truck Rolls Over While Responding to Structure Fire
WADESVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — A Wadesville fire apparatus was involved in a rollover crash Saturday afternoon while responding to a structure fire, temporarily taking the vehicle out of service and sending four firefighters to the hospital for precautionary evaluation, according to the Wadesville Center Township Volunteer Fire Department. The...
Residents meet with investigators over housing complaints in Evansville
Residents gathered in Evansville to share concerns about housing conditions and eviction procedures during a meeting with state investigators.
One person is dead after a shooting at the AMC theater in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — One person is dead after a shooting at the AMC theater in Evansville. Officials with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s office say just before 7:00 p.m. a man shot at another man inside a vehicle. The victim’s vehicle drove into the woods beside the theater. Officials say he died at the scene. […]
EPD responding to report of person with a gun on Franklin
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Central dispatch has confirmed to Eyewitness News that Evansville Police officers were dispatched to a report of a person with a gun near the intersection of Franklin and Fulton on Tuesday. Officials say the call came in just after 11:30 a.m., and as of 12:25 p.m., at least one unit remains […]
Change of plea hearing set for former EFD chief
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A change of plea hearing has been set for former Evansville fire chief Paul Anslinger. Anslinger was in court Monday morning for a pre-trial hearing. Police say he took tools from the department and transferred more than 4,000 dollars from the EFD Foundation to his own personal business account. He’s charged with firearm theft, two counts of theft of property...
Evansville celebrates National Telecommunicators week
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) - The voices on the other end of emergency calls are being honored this week as part of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, a nationwide effort to recognize the critical role of 911 dispatchers. In Evansville, dispatchers handle an intense workload every day. On average, the Evansville-Vanderburgh...
Deaconess Health talks screenings for oral, head, and neck cancers
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- In this month’s Deaconess Health System check-in, Dr. Jeremy Diehl shares the risk factors of oral, neck, and head cancers, as well as what to look out for. Deaconess will also host a few free screening opportunities for the community in Newburgh and Hopkinsville. The screening opportunities will take place on April […]
