Two kittens rescued from trash can by Good Samaritan
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Vanderburgh County Humane Society officials say two tiny kittens in the trash were given a second chance thanks to a Good Samaritan. According to a release, a person saw a man throw a small bag into a trash can and then heard faint meowing. The Good...
Suspect exhumed for DNA in case of missing Kentucky woman
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Kentucky State Police say a suspect in the 1995 disappearance of a Kentucky woman has been exhumed for DNA testing. Heather Teague disappeared from Newburgh Beach in Henderson County on Aug. 26, 1995. She was 23 years old at the time. Investigators say that a witness claimed to see a man […]
Worker injured in electrical fire on Virginia Street
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – One person was reported injured after an electrical fire in Evansville on Monday. Officials say a caller reported an electrical worker was shocked and smoke piled into a business on Virginia Street. Firefighters had to wait for CenterPoint to arrive and cut the power before they could put out...
Vanderburgh County Allows Golf Carts on Roads with New Rules
VANDERBURGH COUNTY, Ind. — A new ordinance in Vanderburgh County will allow golf carts to be driven on some local roads. The Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners voted on Tuesday to approve the measure, which creates a new set of rules for the vehicles. The ordinance permits golf carts on roadways within major...
Bridge project scheduled for twin bridges next month
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A sign on U.S. 41 near Ellis Park indicates that bridge work is scheduled to begin on September 15. A spokesperson for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet said a release about the project is forthcoming, and a meeting is scheduled to take place on Wednesday to finalize plans. However,...
Indiana Man Watches In Shock As Someone Heartlessly Throws A Terrified Dog From A...
Some dogs are born into warmth and love, but others aren’t so lucky. This little pup in Evansville, Indiana, learned too soon what it feels like to be thrown away as if his life didn’t matter. It happened outside a salvage shop called Salvage Candy, a place where...
Evansville Police Foundation to host “Policeman’s Ball” next month; Everyone invited
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — The Evansville Police Foundation's largest annual fundraiser, the Policeman's Ball, will soon return. The theme this year is "Shake, Rattle, & Patrol" and will take place Saturday, September 20th. The event will take place at Bally's Riverfront Event Center with doors set to open at...
Mt. Vernon man sentenced after pleading guilty to cocaine dealing
A Mt. Vernon man has been sentenced to a decade in prison after pleading guilty to Dealing in Cocaine in Posey County.
Suspect’s body exhumed in Heather Teague case, nearly 30 years later
HENDERSON COUNTY, Ky. (WEHT) – Heather Teague has been missing for almost 30 years to the day. Kentucky State Police confirm the body of Marty Dill has been exhumed from Fairmount Cemetery to cross examine DNA to DNA found on Heather Teague’s swimsuit. Sarah Teague, Heather Teagues mother says, ” I knew in every part...
Kitten Saved by Evansville Police After Being Trapped in Drain
This incident draws a playful connection to the saying that cats have nine lives, often attributed to their ability to survive precarious situations.