Authorities say man smoked meth before running over child in Evansville
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Police have identified the man accused of running over a child and then fleeing the scene in the area of Joan Avenue and Joan Place in Evansville on Sunday afternoon. According to an affidavit, officers were dispatched to the location just after 5 p.m. for a report of a child who […]
Class ring found after decades in Spencer Co. lake reunited with owner
SPENCER CO., Ind. (WFIE) - Paul O’Neil Gottman lost his Chrisney High School class ring while swimming at Lincoln State Park in 1961. “There was a girl, she wanted to see it,” Gottman said. “And so I took it off, handed it to her, and she missed it. And when she missed it, it went down and went *kerplunk*.”
Ghostly Hayrides highlight spooky Newburgh history
NEWBURGH, Ind. (WEHT) — Historic Newburgh Ghostly Hayrides started this weekend featuring eerie tales and historical legends. The family-friendly event combines history and ghost stories. The tour includes stories from the town’s early civil war era and the 19-hundreds. Visitors get to learn about haunted homes and...
Fundraiser started after local man killed in gas exposure
GIBSON COUNTY, Ind. (WEVV) — A fundraiser has been started to support the family of 24-year-old Dylan Coston, after he passed away in an aparant carbon monoxide exposure while working at a home in Gibson County. The incident happened at a home on the corner of Willard Street and...
VHS Says This Year’s Fall Festival Was The Best Yet
The Vanderburgh Humane Society says over $53,000 was raised at this year’s fall festival. It was their best year ever, according to their Facebook post. Over 2400 trays of fried mac & cheese, along with 1200 samplers, were sold. Several hundred pounds of green tomatoes, sliced and fried, were...
College shooting threat leads to arrest in Owensboro; Guns and ammo seized
Police say the 19-year-old suspect made statements about wanting to commit a shooting at Kentucky Wesleyan College, and that a search of his home revealed multiple firearms and several hundred rounds of ammunition in a backpack.
Suspect in custody following hit and run involving child
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — A suspect is in custody following a hit-and-run involving a young child in Evansville. Officials with Evansville Dispatch say a call came in at 5:06 p.m. on Sunday reporting a hit and run. They say it was in the area of Joan Ave and Joan Place. Police say a young child […]
Golden Alert cancelled for Webster Co. woman
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Webster County Emergency Management officials say a golden alert has been cancelled for a woman who went missing Sunday. According to a press release, 72-year-old Jacqueline Conn was reported missing around 7 p.m. She had last been seen wearing jeans, a long sleeve red and white...
No contact order breached as Evansville man rams car
A man is facing multiple charges after allegedly ramming a car and leading police on a chase in Evansville.
2 injured in Vanderburgh County stabbing
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Vanderburgh County deputies are investigating after a stabbing on Sunday night left two people with injuries. According to authorities, the stabbing took place at approximately 8:30 at a home on Meridian Drive near Interstate 69. Deputies say two people were stabbed and had to be treated for...
