Evansville IN

Three people are facing multiple drug charges after a traffic stop in Posey County. According to the Posey County Sheriff's Office, deputies stopped a vehicle on Sunday on State Road 165 after spotting a traffic violation. During the stop, deputies say the driver, identified as Aaron Graves, was found to be in possessi

VANDERBURGH COUNTY, Ind. (WEHT) — Programs aimed at helping people struggling with addiction turn their lives around are facing a major funding cut. The Indiana Department of Correction is cutting over $300,000 in funding to the Vanderburgh County Treatment Court in 2027. County judges and those going through the progr

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - An Evansville man is facing dealing charges after drug task force detectives reportedly found approximately one pound of methamphetamine during a traffic stop on Thursday. According to the Evansville Police Department, a detective with the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force stopped

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A Henderson County jail inmate who authorities say escaped in late 2025, has added more time to his prison sentence. According to the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office, Timothy Oliver pleaded guilty to the escape charge on Monday. In October 2025, Oliver was jail trustee. Officials say he was worki

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Police departments across the U.S. are celebrating the annual National Night Out. Today, people have a chance to get to know the men and women charged with protecting their communities. This year’s event in Evansville will be held in a new location, the Civic Center Courtyard. The family event w

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Court records say a high-profile murder suspect who police say fled the country is set to appear in court on Tuesday. As we previously reported, Samuel Huggler was arrested by authorities in the sovereign country of Andorra back in January of 2024. He was transferred back...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Police Department officials say an Evansville man is in jail facing an animal neglect charge after officials say his dog was found with severe injuries. According to an affidavit, police responded to a home on Read Street on Thursday, July 30 after reports of an...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Police Department officials say a man and woman are in jail after stealing copper wire. According to an affidavit, officers were dispatched to a theft in progress at CenterPoint Energy staging area on Monday around 2:45 p.m. When police arrived on scene and found the...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Water & Sewer Utility officials say they will begin their second disinfectant switch of the year on Monday. Officials say this process keeps water mains clean and free of harmful bacteria year-round. They say if you notice your water smells or tastes different, EWSU says...

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plans to begin a roadway reconfiguration project on 2nd Street (KY 351) in Henderson. Officials say this project is designed to improve pedestrian safety, create a more predictable traffic pattern for drivers and provide dedicated space for bicyclists.