Tri-State Food Bank hosts food distribution event
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The Tri-State Food Bank brought its mobile food distribution to Bosse Field on Friday, helping families in the community. More than 130 families came out to pick up food boxes, fresh fruits and bread. The distribution gave families an opportunity to get groceries and other food items at no cos
Henderson Co. leaders discuss second-chance employment for former inmates
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - When getting out of jail, oftentimes the hardest thing for inmates is reintegrating into society. The Henderson County Jail is looking to implement new resources to give inmates a better chance at staying out of jail. The jail and River Valley Behavioral Health met with employers...
Thelma Cobb Disappears After Visiting Friends in Fort Branch Indiana
The disappearance of Thelma Jean Cobb remains one of Indiana’s oldest unresolved missing person cases. Thelma vanished during 1946 after reportedly traveling to visit relatives in Fort Branch, Indiana. Missing person records commonly list January 1, 1946, as the date she disappeared, although the surviving information
FTC imposter scam targeting Newburgh residents, police say
NEWBURGH, Ind. (WFIE) - The Newburgh Police Department is warning of yet another phone scam on the rise. Officers say scammers are now posing as representatives of the Federal Trade Commission. These scammers may claim you’re under investigation, owe money or need to provide personal information. NPD is reminding...
Country star Thomas Rhett showcases his favorite Evansville stops in new tour vlog
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Thomas Rhett made the most out of his trip to the Tri-state this week, hitting several Evansville favorites before taking the stage at the Ford Center. The country star documented his local tour stop in a new vlog, which included a stop at Samuel’s for a...
16-year-old arrested for robbery held on $10,000 bond, officials say
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - An Evansville teenager charged with robbery is being held on a $10,000 bond in the Vanderburgh County Jail. According to the affidavit, 16-year-old Dolver Perez Hampton was arrested after evidence was found linking him to a robbery investigation from late July. They say Perez Hampton was...
Evansville man accused of threatening officer while being taken to jail
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - An Evansville man faces multiple charges after police say he threatened to attack an officer and “cook” him following a stop Thursday. Jason Young was arrested and booked into the Vanderburgh County Jail on Thursday. He is charged with intimidation, possession of marijuana, and refusal to iden
Second body found in Ohio River identified, officials say
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The body found in the Ohio River during the search of another missing person was identified. The Warrick County Coroner’s Office says 41-year-old Salvatore Fiorino was identified as the person recovered near the Angel Mounds Boat Ramp Thursday in Warrick County. [PREVIOUS: Body pulled from...
Water main break in Darmstadt
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A water main break has happened in Darmstadt on Boonville New Harmony Road. The break was between Saint Joe Avenue and Darmstadt Road. The area is currently under a boil advisory. All water used for cooking and drinking should be boiled for at least five minutes before using.
Overdose Awareness Day event returning to Henderson’s Central Park
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - An annual event aimed at shining light on addiction and recovery is returning to Henderson next week. Organizers at the Warm Center are preparing to host the Overdose Awareness Day event at Central Park. That’s from 2 to 6 Saturday afternoon. The event will host speakers,...
