Oscar Mayer Wienermobile rolls into Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile has rolled into Evansville. Fans were invited to tour the iconic vehicle sit shot-bun and snag a famous wiener whistle. Today the Wienermobile was at Schnucks on the west side. It will be at the Darmstadt location from 9 a.m. until noon on Friday, then at the […]
Deer rescued from Holiday World pool
SPENCER CO., Ind. (WFIE) - Conservation officers saved a deer that had fallen through a safety net Friday at Holiday World. They say the deer fell about 15 feet into a pool. Officers say the deer was able to be sedated by a vet, and with the help of the Santa Claus Volunteer Fire Dept. and Spencer County Sheriff’s...
Man on bond for attempted crossbow murder gets DUI, charged with rape
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A man awaiting trial for attempted murder is now facing new charges in Evansville. As we reported in January, Braxton Morris is accused of firing a crossbow at a victim. Deputies say he missed and was arrested on several charges. After five days in jail, records...
EPD hosting event for young women interested in criminal justice careers
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Next week, the Evansville Police Department is partnering with the EVSC to host their second annual Future Women of Criminal Justice Symposium. The event, which will kick off at 8:30 a.m. on November 18, highlights the growing number of women pursuing careers in criminal justice and...
St. Joseph Ave. back open in both directions
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Vanderburgh County Highway Department officials say that St. Joseph Avenue at Mill to Wimberg Road is now back open to traffic. The road was closed Thursday morning for tree removal.
Princeton Man Gets 40 Years for Posey County Meth Dealing
POSEY COUNTY, Ind. — A Princeton man was sentenced to 40 years in prison Thursday morning for meth dealing charges in Posey County, says the Posey County Prosecutor’s Office. A judge previously found 47-year-old Anthony Enriquez Apodaca guilty of dealing meth, possession of meth, and possession of paraphernalia. His...
Vanderburgh Co. Coroner asks for information on unclaimed man
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The Vanderburgh County Coroner’s Office is asking for information about an unclaimed deceased man. Officials say Jerry Hill was born August 24, 1961 and died November 11, 2025. They say he was at North Park Nursing Home for care, but his legal address was 313...
Evansville man accused of firing gun during confrontation over children fighting
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – An Evansville man was arrested after authorities say he fired a gun during an altercation with a fellow parent about their children fighting. According to an affidavit, officers were dispatched to the area of Twelfth Avenue and Illinois Street on Tuesday after a caller reported hearing...
Intense Debate: EPD Reports Man Brandishes Firearm at Car Wash Staff Amid Dispute
14news.com - 11/09/2025 03:26:00 PM. Three days ago, an incident occurred in Evansville, Indiana, where a 46-year-old man, Jason Schimmel, was charged with Intimidation with a Deadly Weapon. Schimmel allegedly pointed a gun at car wash employees during an argument. This was not Schimmel's first run-in with the car...
EPD confiscates over 100 grams of narcotics in drug bust
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – Evansville Police seized more than 100 grams of narcotics in connection to the arrest of Johnny Detalente Jr. Tuesday afternoon. EPD Detalente led officers on a foot chase after fleeing the moped scooter he was driving and was later arrested on Maryland street. Upon apprehending the suspect,...

















