On Alert: Severe thunderstorms, flooding threat continue through Tuesday evening
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) -A Flood Watch remains in effect until 7 p.m. There is a threat of excessive rainfall and isolated severe thunderstorms through this evening. The main concerns are flooding and damaging wind gusts that could impact your commute and outdoor plans. What to Expect Today. Showers and isolated...
EPD investigating 60-roll, $12,000 copper theft
EVANSVILLE, Ind (WEHT) – Evansville Police are investigating after $12,000 of copper was allegedly stolen. According to an EPD report, officers were called to the 1500 block of Maryland Street for a theft report. The caller claimed a Conex box had the lock cut off and items were stolen. Officers got the chance to talk
Tracking several rounds of showers and storms; flood risk continues
A hot and unsettled stretch of weather is setting up across the region as temperatures climb near 90 degrees and humidity continues to build. Forecasters say a combination of heat and moisture will fuel rounds of thunderstorms today, with additional storm chances later in the week. Batches of thunderstorms are...
11 Indiana Seafood Spots That Keep Things Simple And Get Everything Right
Who would’ve thought a landlocked state could nail seafood? Forget fancy sauces and crowded menus. These spots in Indiana strip everything back to basics. Fresh fish and clean preparation define the whole approach. I have a soft spot for restaurants that trust ingredients. Simplicity takes more confidence than people..
EPD: Man arrested after DUI crash leaves woman trapped in vehicle
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Police Department officials say a man is in jail after he ran a stop sign and crashed into another vehicle after leaving a bar on Monday. According to an affidavit, officers were dispatched just after 6:30 p.m. to the intersection of Claremont and Tekoppel Avenue for an accident wit
EVSC school board votes to ban cell phones in schools
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – EVSC officials approved a new policy on Monday to ban cell phones at all times during school hours. The proposed update would require students to keep their devices powered off or stored away and inaccessible from the time they arrive on campus until they leave. Officials say the changes are d
Crews respond to overnight fire at Evansville apartment complex
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville firefighters responded to an overnight apartment fire Tuesday morning. Officials say the call came in just before 2 a.m. in the 5000 block of Normandy County for an apartment complex fire. They say the fire was located at 600 Normandy Apartments, not far from Eastland...
Gibson County honoring local war heroes ahead of America’s 250th birthday
GIBSON, Ind. (WFIE) - Ahead of America’s 250th birthday, Gibson County is honoring our local war heroes. Participants of the Gibson County Hometown Heroes program have hung up banners in downtown Princeton to memorialize those who have served in the Armed Forces. The posters showcase both veterans in active...
Huge donation to help with construction of Evansville splash pad
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - People are looking forward to seeing a new splash pad for kids here in Evansville. And now, we’re hearing that splash pad will be the largest in the state of Indiana. To help with its construction, the Woods and Woods Foundation gave a $10,000 donation...
See the Budweiser Clydesdales in person this week in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The world famous Budweiser Clydesdales are here in Evansville this week and they are making several stops so everyone can get a chance to see them in person. Working Distributors in Evansville posted on social media, saying the horse team is already in town and are...

















