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.
Evansville’s Christmas Parade to return with Parade of Champions
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Evansville’s Christmas Parade on North Main Street is scheduled to return on November 23, 2025. According to the Jacobsville Area Community Corporation, the parade will last from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. and will route through North Main, Division Street and Garvin Park. The parade is scheduled...
Evansville man accused of abandoning dogs in parked truck on hot day
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A pet owner in Evansville is spending time in jail after police say he left dogs in a parked truck when it was 99 degrees outside. Around 3:45 p.m. Monday, officers were called to the intersection of Jefferson and Kentucky Avenue to investigate. Officers say they...
Evansville Police crack down on traffic violations
New traffic pattern enforced near US 41 and Washington Avenue in Evansville. Drivers traveling near the intersection of U.S. 41, Washington Avenue, and the Lloyd Expressway near the Weinbach Avenue exit will notice a new traffic pattern now in effect.
Two-County Pursuit Leads to Arrest in Gibson County
An Evansville man is facing numerous charges following a police chase that began in Evansville and ended in Gibson County when he struck a pick-up truck. Evansville Police initially attempted to pull over 30-year-old Austin Butcher for a traffic violation.
