Perry Co. deputies investigating possible drowning death
Lilly King places 4th in 100-meter Breaststroke at World Aquatics Championships. Lilly King places 4th in 100-meter Breaststroke at World Aquatics Championships. Vanderburgh Co. Commissioners reject solar farm proposal. Updated: 3 hours ago. Vanderburgh Co. Commissioners reject solar farm proposal. St. Joseph Avenue...
Evansville man charged with killing wife set to be sentenced Tuesday
Jury deliberations begin in trial of man accused of murder. Date set for this year’s Evansville Christmas Parade. Date set for this year’s Evansville Christmas Parade. Mosquito in Spencer Co. tests positive for West Nile virus. Updated: 19 hours ago. Mosquito in Spencer Co. tests positive for West...
Jury deliberating in 2023 Warrick County murder trial
WARRICK COUNTY, Ind. (WEHT) – A jury began deliberations for an Evansville man on trial for the 2023 murder of Manuel Heaton. Johnathon Buza was arrested in April of 2023 after authorities say they located several firearms in his home. Police say Buza went to Bluegrass Fish and Wildlife Area on April 21. Heaton was […]
Jury deliberations begin in trial of man accused of murder
WARRICK CO., Ind. (WFIE) - Jury deliberations have begun in the trial of a man accused of killing 27-year-old Manuel Heaton. As we’ve previously reported, Johnathon Buza is accused of killing Heaton in the Bluegrass Fish and Wildlife Area back in April 2023. Buza has already been charged with...
New Narcan boxes to be installed in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Recovery Alliance officials say 12 new Narcan boxes will be installed in Evansville. According to officials, thanks to a grant from the Substance Abuse Council of Evansville and Vanderburgh County, they were able to purchase the Narcan boxes with 24/7 self-service access to...
Illegal immigrant gets federal prison time after shooting in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — An illegal immigrant has been sentenced to federal prison after a shooting that happened in Evansville earlier this year. Back on Feb. 3, police responded to a report of gunshots near Sunset Skate Park. At the scene, officials say they saw five men dressed in...
Indianapolis hospitals rank among state’s best
Three Indianapolis-area hospitals rank among the best in the state, according to a new U.S. News & World Report analysis. The big picture: The annual list, released Tuesday, evaluates more than 4,400 hospitals nationwide across 15 adult specialties and 22 procedures and conditions to determine the best of the best.
Extreme Heat Warning
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect from noon until 7:00 p.m. Isolated thunderstorms are scheduled to develop during peak heating. The severe weather threats are low. Hazardous heat conditions are anticipated through Wednesday. In the wake of a cool front, temps will drop into the...
Owensboro teen accidentally shot accomplice after robbery, police say
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - A shooting in Owensboro led detectives to identify suspects from a late night robbery in Owensboro. Shortly before midnight Sunday, officers responded to the 1000 block of Venable Avenue for a shooting. Officers say the 17-year-old victim was taken to the hospital for non-life threatening...
EVSC sees increase in bus drivers as shortage lingers nationwide
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Students in Vanderburgh County are heading back to school next week, but not all students are guaranteed a bus ride to be able to get there. Like schools across the country, the EVSC has faced a bus driver shortage throughout the years following the COVID-19 pandemic.