‘The Vault on Main’ opening Oct. 2 in downtown Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The brand new multi-use building at Main and 4th Street in Evansville is set for their grand opening. Officials with Downtown Evansville say The Vault on Main is set to open Friday, October 2, at 10:30 a.m. It’s a 161-unit residential and 4,755 square foot commercial...
EPD: Man with attempted murder conviction arrested on firearm charge in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Police Department officials say a man is in jail after an outstanding warrant led to felony firearm possession charges. According to a press release, authorities were contacted on Friday, Sept. 18, regarding 37-year-old Jessie Gobin’s involvement in recent criminal activity and his
YWCA Evansville taps in new chief executive officer
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — There’s been a changing of the guard at the YWCA in Evansville. Anne McKim officially stepped into the role as new chief executive officer at the organization. The non-profit is dedicated to empowering individuals, strengthening families and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for al
Otters fall in game two 11-1
After shutting out Ottawa in game one of the Frontier League Championship series, the Evansville Otters dropped game two to tie up the series 1-1.
Evansville Police’s Parks Unit helps man in need
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Evansville Police’s Park Unit was created three years ago and has been keeping parks safe and building relationships with the community ever since. Last week, one officer saw a man who needed help and he went the extra mile to make sure he could get his life back on track. “Over […]
Henderson neighbors plead for help after dozens of cats abandoned
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - Henderson residents say dozens of cats are now wandering their neighborhood after a former neighbor was evicted and left roughly 26 behind on East Kingsway Court. Neighbor Destyn Wilson says she tried to warn her neighbor multiple times before things got out of control. Now she...
Dispatch: Crews respond to early morning crash on Highway 65
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Vanderburgh County dispatch confirms crews have responded to a report of an unknown accident on Highway 65. According to dispatch, the call came in at approximately 5:08 a.m. on Thursday. Dispatch says a vehicle flipped near Wesbriar Lane and Big Cynthiana Road. We will update you...
Evansville City Council considers data center deferral
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — The Evansville City council will soon consider an ordnance that would pause development and construction of data centers. City Council documents say on Monday, the council will consider Ordinance G-2026-18. The ordnance would impose a pause on the processing and approval of all applications, p
One lane to close on US 41 Twin Bridge for inspection
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials say a contractor plans to do a one-day inspection of the southbound U.S. 41 Twin Bridge in Henderson next week. According to a press release, crews will block one lane of the southbound bridge on Monday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Man arrested for fleeing scene after allegedly hitting kid with vehicle
A man is accused of allegedly striking a child with his vehicle and fleeing the scene in Evansville. Evansville Police officers were dispatched to the intersection of Pollack and Weinbach Avenues at just before 5 p.m. Tuesday for a hit and run with injuries. Multiple 911 callers reported that a child had been struck by
