Doctors warn of heat-related illness as ER visits rise
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Doctors at Ascension St. Vincent say the emergency room has been busy as the heat continues, with patients arriving with fatigue, weakness, chest pain, and muscle cramping. “We’ve been seeing a lot of people coming in with fatigue and weakness and feeling dehydrated,” said Dr. Kailyn...
Henderson County property owner discovers borehole releasing methane gas
Steve Deutsch says a mining company that no longer exists is responsible for the borehole. Now, fixing the issue could potentially cost him thousands of dollars.
GCSO: Man arrested after driving into floodwater to escape deputies
GIBSON CO., Ind. (WFIE) - Gibson County Sheriff’s Office officials say a man is in jail after resisting law enforcement. According to a press release, deputies attempted to stop a vehicle traveling on State Road 64 near the high water at the county line. Officials say the vehicle fled...
Evansville Habitat ReStore opens new location Wednesday
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Wednesday marks the opening day for the new Evansville Habitat ReStore location. Evansville Habitat officials say Habitat ReStore accepts new and gently used appliances, furniture, building materials, household goods and more. Officials say by donating these items to the ReStore, you give thes
I Finally Found Out What Those New I-69 Cameras Are
They're not Flock cameras, they're not TrafficWise cameras, and they're not speed cameras. Here's what INDOT says they're actually doing.
Expiring contract closes Cave-In-Rock Ferry indefinitely
Updates will be made as soon as additional information becomes available.
New Indiana law prohibits homeless people from sleeping in public
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Those experiencing homelessness in Indiana are facing new challenges. A new state law went into effect Wednesday banning sleeping, or long-term sheltering on state and local public property. The new state rule allows law enforcement to arrest a person experiencing homelessness if they do not m
Southern Indiana 2026 4th of July Guide
Fireworks, festivals, parades & concerts across Southern Indiana this July 4th weekend. Find dates, times & locations for every 2026 celebration.
Plane lands safely in Evansville after suffering mechanical issues
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — An American Airlines flight had to land suddenly in Evansville due to a mechanical issue with the plane. A passenger on the flight tells Eyewitness News the plane was having problems with its hydraulic system. They say the plane had to circle the Evansville Airport until it was safe to land. [
Evansville woman is alive and well two years after heat stroke
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Justina Adams says the symptoms started while she was attending a show at Marina Pointe in Evansville. Despite drinking water and hydrating throughout the day, she says her body was not cooling off. “I felt fine, and I was not sweating,” Adams said. “I knew something was off when I got […]

















