Warm with several chances for showers and storms next week
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Several systems will bring multiple chances for showers/storms next week. Temperatures will top out in the 80s through much of the work week. Expect increasing clouds this afternoon with breezy southerly winds. Gusts up to 25 mph will be possible. Highs will hover in the low to mid 80s. Elevated fire weather conditions are expected today Mostly over western Kentucky...
Spring Cleanup Phase 2 Set to Begin April 20 in Henderson
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEVV) — Residents living north of Second Street in Henderson are being reminded to prepare for the next phase of the city’s annual Spring Cleanup program, which is scheduled to begin Monday, April 20. City officials are asking residents to have all eligible items placed at...
Accident with injuries shuts down road in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — A reported accident with injuries has shut down a road in Evansville. Dispatch says it was called in at 7:11 p.m. near Division and Mary. Dispatch says the road is shut down while crews work the scene. No injuries have been reported. Eyewitness News has a crew on scene. This is […]
Elevated Wildfire Risk Expected This Afternoon
The National Weather Service is warning of an increased risk for wildfires this afternoon as a combination of dry conditions and gusty winds move through the region. Forecasters say breezy south winds, low relative humidity levels, and dry vegetation will create an environment favorable for fire growth, particularly between noon and 7 p.m. Wind gusts are expected to contribute to the rapid spread of...
Record Heat, Rain Chances Return
Rain chances return to Southern Indiana late tonight and into Monday morning. We expect light precipitation, generally a quarter-inch or less. After this initial system passes, high pressure will largely dominate our weather pattern. Near record warmth is anticipated for Tuesday and Wednesday, with highs climbing into the mid to...
Listen: Last call for Firefighter Beth Braden who died last month of cancer
NEWBURGH, Ind. (WFIE) - Saturday was a day to celebrate the life of Firefighter/EMT Beth Braden. Newburgh Volunteer Fire Department shared video of part of her procession, as well as the audio of her last call over dispatch. As we told you, 36-year-old Beth Braden died March 19 after a...
UE students and faculty build 18 yard barns for future Habitat homes
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Nearly 200 University of Evansville students and faculty rolled up their sleeves to build 18 yard barns for future Habitat for Humanity homes. They worked Saturday alongside future homeowners as well as Habitat’s Core Crew - who are volunteers who give at least 80 hours per year.
‘Project Lifesaver’ now in Gibson Co. to help find people prone to wandering
GIBSON CO., Ind. (WFIE) - Project Lifesaver is now in Gibson County. It’s been obtained by the Emergency Management Agency. We’ve told you about it before in other counties, such as Posey, Ohio, and Daviess. It includes a device designed to help find people prone to wandering due...
Deadly crash investigation underway in Henderson
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - A crash has claimed a life in Henderson. First responders tell us it happened Sunday afternoon, around 2 p.m., at Borax and Green Street. They say the crash involved a semi, and one person was killed. We are working to get more information.
Police Searching for Escaped Inmate in Kentucky
Angela S. Long escaped from a re-entry facility in Owensboro, Ky., on April 10 and was last seen entering a black car
