Local News: Monday July 20th, 2026
A Heat Advisory remains in effect through Tuesday evening across much of the Tri-State. Afternoon heat index values will climb to between one hundred and one hundred five degrees, with some locations feeling as hot as one hundred ten tomorrow afternoon. We'll also see several chances for showers and thunderstorms over
Henderson downtown circle: Weekly community bike ride returns for summer
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - A free community bike ride is rolling through downtown Henderson every Sunday evening this summer, open to cyclists of all ages and experience levels. The ride departs from the corner of Third and North Water Street at 6 p.m. each Sunday and follows a five-mile loop organizers call the Downtown
Man accused of pistol-whipping victim with air gun in Evansville
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The Evansville Police Department have arrested a man accused of assaulting someone with a CO2 air gun. According to an affidavit, officers responded to a report of a person with a gun on Dresden Street before 9 p.m. Saturday. When police arrived, they say they spotted a suspect, identified as De
Firefighters battle blaze at abandoned Evansville home
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – For more than two hours overnight, a stubborn fire keeps Evansville firefighters at bay. According to fire officials, around 1:40 a.m., the Evansville Fire Department (EFD) was dispatched after multiple callers reported a building on fire in the 800 block of North Fourth Avenue. Officials say
Driver caught with baggies of meth after making improper turn, police say
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Police say they caught a man with three baggies of meth after he committed a traffic violation. Just after midnight Sunday, police were in the area of North Fares Avenue and Diamond Avenue when they saw a driver make an improper turn. As officers followed...
On Alert for heat, smoke and storms
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) -Temperatures soared into the 90s on Sunday with humid conditions creating “feels like” temperatures in the 100-105 range. Scattered storms, some producing locally heavy rainfall, will fade away after sunset. Overnight lows will drop to near 70 with patchy fog/smoke across the Tri-State. Monday
Cocaine found on man who was walking in traffic, EPD says
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A man is in jail after a weekend incident where he was reportedly walking in traffic. Saturday around 9:45 p.m., police were called to an area of Lynch Road near Highway 41 for a report of a man stumbling around and going into the roadway. A...
Wanted Henderson County man arrested
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — A man wanted in Henderson County has been arrested. A warrant was sent out for Derrick Evans on Wednesday. Officials say they located him on Sunday. Evans has been booked into the Henderson County Detention Center. He has been charged with possession of methamphetamine, which is his second offen
Vanderburgh Co. 4-H Fair starts Monday
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The Vanderburgh County 4-H Fair gets underway on Monday, July 20, and will run through July 26. Organizers say there will be lots of shows, music, rides, races, pageants, contests, exhibits, and plenty of food for everyone. Authorities say an estimated 45,000 people are expected to attend this
Crews respond to overnight fire at Bucks & Jakes Outfitters; Damage reported
VANDERBURGH CO., Ind. (WFIE) - Crews responded to the scene of an overnight fire in Vanderburgh County. Shortly after midnight on Sunday, the Perry Township Fire Department says crews responded to a fire alarm at the Bucks & Jakes Outfitters on Pearl Drive. When crews arrived, they found a small...

















