Autopsy scheduled for Vanderburgh County Jail inmate
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- An autopsy is scheduled for today following the death of an inmate at the Vanderburgh County Jail. Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Deputies say 33-year-old Destinee Howard died late Wednesday night in one of the jail’s housing units following a medical emergency. Emergency medical personnel from...
Two Men and a Truck launches “Movers for Moms” campaign in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — A nationwide moving company is once again turning its focus toward helping local families in need. Two Men and a Truck in Evansville has officially launched its annual “Movers for Moms” campaign, an initiative aimed at supporting survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
Furry Friend Friday: Meet Valentina!
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — It’s Furry Friend Friday at 44News!. This week, PAAWS volunteers stopped by our 44News studio and introduced us to Valentina!. Valentina is an absolutely adorable pitbull puppy who is less than a year old. She is incredibly sweet, and immediately wanted to cuddle with...
North High School celebrates Percussion Team’s State Championship
North's Indoor Percussion Ensemble won the 2026 Indiana Percussion Association Scholastic State Championship.
Fire crews on scene of Henderson house fire
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Fire crews are on scene of a house fire in Henderson. According to dispatch, a call came in at 7:11 p.m. in the 2100 block of Agusta Drive. Dispatch says the house has been evacuated, and no injuries were reported. Dispatch says the fire is...
Henderson family gets new Habitat home on once-blighted lot
HENDERSON, Ky. — A Henderson family received the keys to a new home Friday in a Habitat for Humanity dedication ceremony that turned a once-blighted foreclosure property into a stable, owner-occupied house on a well-kept residential block. What You Need To Know. A Henderson family moved into a new...
Mt. Vernon Police increasing patrols to crack down on speeding, distracted driving
MT. VERNON, Ind. (WFIE) - The Mount Vernon Police Department is increasing patrols to crack down on speeding and distracted driving. The effort is part of a statewide safety campaign through the Comprehensive Highway Injury Reduction Program (CHIRP). Indiana’s Hands-Free Law, which took effect in 2020, prohibits...
Insect Invasion: 5 Indiana Cities Combatting Bed Bug Onslaught
Bed bugs have surged across Indiana, turning quiet nights into nightmares for residents in major cities. Fueled by travel, urban density, and resistant pests, infestations rank high nationally, with Indianapolis topping state lists per recent Pest Gnome and Orkin studies. Local governments, health departments, and...
“It’s eye opening”: Evansville surgeons prepare for medical mission to Guatemala
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — A team of orthopedic surgeons in Evansville are preparing for a medical mission trip to Guatemala. “You hear about how underdeveloped the country is, but as far as seeing it, you don’t realize it until you’re there,” says Nurse Laci McCalister. “It was very eye opening. How blessed we are...
Evansville parishioners take part in ‘Way of the Cross Walk’
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Members of several parishes came together in honor of Good Friday. Many Evansville parishioners took part in the “Way of the Cross Walk” this afternoon. The group took to the streets, carrying a cross and sharing a message of faith. They started at Sacred...

















