Evansville IN

Indiana drivers get a break as Governor Braun suspends the gas sales tax for 30 days, saving them about 17 cents per gallon during tough economic times.

SPENCER COUNTY, Ind. (WEHT) — South Spencer parents and educators are speaking out in support of a Rockport principal after the school board votes to terminate his contract at the end of the school year. “He has done amazing at changing these families. He not only changed my family but apparently so many,” Rockport parent […]

Patty Kelley, a cherished presence at the Mt. Pleasant McDonald's in Evansville, has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of kindness that touched countless lives in the community.

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Last week the National Weather Service reported that drought conditions had have officially ended statewide after 324 consecutive days. The agency says recent rainfall over the past month has led to significant improvement. However, some areas in far southwest and north-central Indiana remain abnormally dry due to longer-term rainfall deficits.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office officials say a man is in jail after a hit-and-run incident that took place on Sunday. According to an affidavit, deputies were dispatched to the 6000 block of Ohara Drive in reference to a hit and run. Officials say the victim...

Sgt. Todd Ringle says he’ll have to get used to not being at the forefront of big news stories. “I won’t know what in the heck is going on,” says Ringle, who retired April 8 from the Indiana State Police’s Evansville Post after a 42-year run, including 25 as Public Information Officer. But it’s an adjustment he’s prepared to make. Having spent many...

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — A Madisonville woman has been arrested on charges of child abuse after authorities say a 3-year-old was treated for fentanyl poisoning. According to the Madisonville Police Department (MPD), on April 10 around 7:52 p.m., officers responded to a 911 call from Demontasia Thompson involving a medical emergency for a 3-year-old. Officers […]

NEWBURGH, Ind. (WEHT) – An agreement has apparently been reached in a Warrick County animal cruelty case. Shayna Burko was scheduled to go to trial on April 14, but court records show the trial has been canceled, and a plea and sentencing date has been set for June 1. Records do not show details of the […]

WARRICK COUNTY, Ind. (WFIE) - An update now on an animal cruelty case 14 News has been following. Shayna Burko was supposed to go to trial on Tuesday, April 14 in Warrick County, but court records show, she’s now planning to change her plea. A new hearing has been...