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 […]
Market on Main is back today in downtown Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Market on Main is back in downtown Evansville Wednesday, July 1, bringing a morning full of fresh produce, local vendors, live music, and family-friendly activities to Ford Center Plaza. The market runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., offering shoppers a chance to “sip and...
Evansville police respond to $1,000 theft report at Burlington Coat Factory
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – On Tuesday, Evansville police officers were dispatched to Burlington Coat Factory for a theft report. According to a media report, the male subject left the store with at least $1,000 worth of merchandise. The reporter said the subject put shoes and clothes into store and laundry baskets, and he
Homeless shelter serves as a cooling station in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - As the heat continues to hover throughout the week, local organizations are opening doors to those trying to get out of the sun. All throughout the week, temperatures in the Tri-State will reach above 90 degrees with a heat index in the triple digits. For people...
“It’s a matter of life and death”: Apartment resident speaks out after going without...
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - “It’s a matter of, in this current weather, life and death.”. Ryan Shipley believes that. He lives at the Bradford Pointe Apartment complex, and says he’s been without air conditioning since mid-March. He says after a long, hot day at work, he doesn’t...
On Alert: Extreme heat warning extended through Friday as temperatures near 100°
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A large ridge of high pressure will stay locked in through the work week, keeping skies mostly quiet but bringing dangerous heat and humidity. Afternoon heat index values will commonly run 103–111° during peak heating. An Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect until 8...
Ellis Park Postpones July 2 Card Due to Heat
Ellis Park has postponed its July 2 card and will move it in its entirety to July 6 due to extreme heat forecasted for the Henderson, Ky. area. The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for the area with heat index values of up to 109 degrees.
Judge scolds outburst of laughter from courtroom during Gibson County murder trial
GIBSON COUNTY, Ind. (WEHT) – The state has rested its case in a murder trial for an Gibson County man following a trial day that included testimony from his brother-in-law, interrogation footage and an unusual outburst of laughter from those in attendance. Patrick Waite is accused of killing three people in his home la
