Evansville IN

A new drink spot, Swig, is coming to Evansville's east side, featuring a drive-thru and a menu of customizable beverages and snacks, opening in late summer or early fall 2026.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Police Department officials say they have seen an increase in stolen gun reports between the months of March and April. According to police, 11 guns were reported stolen in March and 16 guns in April. Officials say in several of those cases, the owner did...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) -- An Evansville woman faces two felony neglect charges after police said they found her elderly father and disabled brother living in conditions covered in feces and urine. Kathryn Payton, 51, was charged with two counts of neglect of a dependent, both Level 6 felonies, according to...

FRUITLAND, Mo. (WEVV) -- A Kentucky man was seriously injured after a vehicle he was in hit a bridge and a tree on Wednesday morning. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the crash happened on May 6, at 2:15 a.m., along County Road 553, roughly 10 miles west of Fruitland.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville city leaders have announced plans to install a new splash pad at Iglehart Park, located at the former Lloyd Pool site. They say it’s expected to be the largest in Indiana. The project, which is funded as part of the $24 million Parks Bond...

FORT BRANCH, Ind. (WEVV) -- A Fort Branch man faces a battery charge following a disturbance at an apartment complex. On May 5 at 4:44 p.m., Gibson County Central Dispatch received a 911 report of a disturbance at the Rainwood Apartments in the 600 block of South Hull Street in Fort Branch. Law enforcement officers arrived and said they had to separate the parties...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - An Evansville woman is facing serious charges after police say she refused to take proper care of her father with dementia and her developmentally-delayed brother as “punishment”. Last Friday, officers were called to an apartment on Lincoln Avenue for check welfare run. Officers say...

Kristi Price, a dedicated teacher from Evansville, calls for help after Super Typhoon Sinlaku wreaked havoc in Saipan, damaging schools and leaving families without basic necessities.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) -- Honor Flight of Southern Indiana announced its next flight will take place on Sept. 26, 2026. The organization shared the update in a recent announcement. Veterans who have already submitted applications do not need to reapply. The selection process will begin in mid-July. "We will select...

Celebrate National Hoagie Day with a towering Scooby-Doo sandwich, packed with meats, cheeses, and a crunch from chips. Plus, check out local favorites around the Tri-State for your next bite.