Legal team of arrested DCS employee says she was wrongfully charged
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — The legal team of an Evansville woman who worked as an Indiana Department of Child Services Family Case Manager says she was wrongfully charged. As we first reported Wednesday, Sara Wood was arrested on three misdemeanor counts of obstruction of a child abuse assessment, and one felony count...
‘One of the oldest in Indiana’ Evansville bar to reopen under new management
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - An old tavern is reopening with new owners who say it is one of the oldest bars in Indiana. The old Hob Knob Tavern in Evansville has new management. They say their only clue into the history of this bar is a picture that says it was taken in the 1930s.
Boil water advisory in Henderson subdivision
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — A boil water advisory has been issued for St. Olaf’s Circle following a water main break. According to the Henderson County Water District, the affected area impacts all residents for the St. Olaf subdivision and is expected to last about four hours. “Eyewitness News. Everywhere you are.“
Prosecutor speaks on guilty verdict of Warrick County murder trial
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A 14 News follow-up on a Warrick County murder trial. A jury found 42-year old Johnathon Buza guilty of murder after deliberating all day and much of the night Tuesday. Police say Buza killed 27-year old Manuel Heaton at Bluegrass Fish and Wildlife in April of...
Family-operated firework store catches fire in owner’s backyard
WARRICK COUNTY, Ind. (WEHT) – Boonville Fire Department rushed to Lori Lamar’s home on Tuesday after her store went up in flames. Lamar has owned and operated Fireworks Galore out of her backyard since 2002. Although she was not home at the time, her daughter GG was and jumped into action calling 911. GG says […]
EPD respond to stabbing in Evansville
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — A stabbing has been reported at a McDonalds in Evansville. Officials with Evansville Dispatch say they received a call about an assault at 8:43 p.m. on Thursday. They went on to say a person was stabbed at a McDonalds on Bartlett Avenue. Officials went on to say that a perimeter has […]
63rd Volksfest begins today in Evansville with food, beer and traditional festivities
EVANSVILLE, Ind. - Germania Maennerchor's 63rd Volksfest kicked off in Evansville, offering a celebration of German heritage with traditional food and beer. Organizers said the event, which runs through Saturday, features traditional German food like kraut balls and bratwurst, along with a record number of German...
Attorney speaks up after former Evansville DCS employee arrested
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - An attorney is making their case in support of former DCS employee Sara Wood after police say she falsified abuse records for several families. Before her arrest, investigators spoke with three families who said they had never seen or met with Wood, despite her reporting they had.
Study aims to learn how to get around Evansville easier
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — A new study in Evansville is looking at how to make it easier to walk, bike or take a bus around the city, especially near the Lloyd expressway. One of the least welcoming roadways for that type of getting around. It’s called the “Lloyd 4 All” study. Project Manager, Brian Aldridge, […]
Man stabbed by stranger outside Evansville McDonalds
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Police are looking for a stabbing suspect. Police say it happened Thursday night around 8:45 p.m. outside the McDonalds on Bartlett Avenue. They say the suspect was following the victim and woman who was with him. Police say the victim confronted the suspect, and that’s...