Several crews fighting fire Tuesday night in Oakland City
GIBSON COUNTY, Ind. (WFIE) - Several fire departments are on the scene in Oakland City as they battle a fire. The call went out just after 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Vine Street and Highland Avenue in Oakland City. The East Gibson Fire Department has been calling for assistance from Barton...
Person trapped inside Evansville’s Portland Loo
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Evansville's recently installed Portland Loo public restroom is temporarily out of service after a person became trapped inside due to a malfunctioning lock. The incident happened Monday when an individual entered the downtown restroom and was unable to get out. City officials say the person..
“I love you, but I hate your religion”: Local Muslim communities respond to Indiana...
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – “I hate Islam, it is a death cult. Now I love Muslims, because they make great Christians when Jesus gets a hold of them, but I hate Islam, and we need to be okay with hating again.” Indiana Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith made these comments a couple of weeks ago on […]
Osaka permanently closing one of their Tri-State locations
NEWBURGH, Ind. (WFIE) - This month will be the last time you’ll be able to eat at Osaka in Newburgh. The owners announced they’re closing that location on June 15 so they can focus on their expanding family. They say the decision wasn’t easy, as the restaurant has...
Jury convicts man of child molesting in 2017 case, officials say
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office officials say a jury has reached a verdict in a child molestation case. According to officials, a jury found Travis S. Jones guilty of Child Molesting as a Level 4 Felony. Officials say in May of 2017, a forensic interview conducted...
Thousands of condoms donated to the Vanderburgh Co. Health Dept.
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The Vanderburgh County Health Department now has thousands of condoms to give out, all thanks to a national public health membership organization. Health officials say they are one of the many programs fortunate enough to receive a donation through the National Coalition of STD Directors Condo
Accident slows traffic on Highway 41 in Vanderburgh County
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — A two vehicle accident is slowing traffic on Highway 41 in Vanderburgh County. Officials with Evansville Dispatch say they got a call about an accident at 4:40 p.m. on Monday. They say the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office, fire and AMR were called to the scene. Cameras from the Indiana Depart
Several vehicles involved in crash at U.S. 41 & Waterworks Road
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Authorities were on the scene of an accident Monday along northbound U.S. 41 at Waterworks Road. This happened around 4:45 p.m. We know several cars were involved in this crash. The fire department and EMS were sent out to the scene. At one point, northbound traffic...
Mater Dei wins back-to-back sectional titles
ROCKPORT, Ind. (WEHT) — The Mater Dei Wildcats take down the North Posey Vikings 11-1 to win back-to-back sectional titles. The Wildcats advance to the regional championship on June 6 and will face the Salem Lions.
Memorial carries momentum into sectional championship win
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — After trailing 1-0, Memorial goes on to knock off Heritage Hills in the sectional championship game 8-4. The Tigers are now on to Regionals as your section 32 champions.

















