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The victim went on to say a group followed him in a vehicle as he walked from the event to his house before three males got out and began attacking him with one of them hitting him on the top of his head with a handgun.

EPD says a Good Samaritan was able to stop the driver then remove the keys from the ignition.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Nate Bargatze is bringing laughs to Evansville this weekend on his “Big Dumb Eyes World Tour”!. The comedian is headlining the Ford Center with two shows on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at 3 and 7 p.m. Organizers say the 66-date tour will include all...

Friday marked a special tradition for all of us at eyewitness news -- part of the Nexstar Media family. In honor of the 29th annual Founders Day of Caring, several employees took turns helping where they could at the Women's Addiction Recovery Manor.

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- OMG!con returns to the Owensboro Convention Center this weekend, marking 20 years of fandom, community, and creativity. OMG!con will take place at the Convention Center from June 20 through June 22. Doors will open at 9 a.m. each day, and the event will feature over 50 free-to-play arcade...

GIBSON COUNTY, Ind. (WEHT) — Residents in Gibson County are diving into its rich history. The Lyles Station Museum in Princeton hosted its annual Juneteenth celebration — commemorating the day over 200,000 slaves were declared free by the United States Army. Dozens gathered for the annual event and were treated to a...

The victim reportedly told the caller that the guy on the phone told him put the money in the machine.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Extreme heat and humidity has entered the Tri-State. For pets that kind of weather can quickly become dangerous. The safest place for pets is indoors in a well-ventilated or air-conditioned space. If you must be outside with your pet, ensure shaded areas are nearby and that your pet has...

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Eyewitness News spent time helping out the Women’s Addiction Recovery Manor (WARM) and Men’s Unity Lodge Sober Living. For Eyewitness News, which is owned by Nexstar, Founder’s Day of Caring occurs each year in June. Staff members across Nexstar stations receive paid time-off for volunteer...

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry posted about a Block-by-Block event that occurred in the Glenwood neighborhood on June 20. Mayor Terry says the event brought together a group of volunteers who worked in the summer heat to “help beautify and uplift” the community. Mayor Terry posted, “A...