Evansville IN

GIBSON C0., Ind. (WFIE) - The Gibson County Sheriff has confirmed a man has died and a woman is critical after some sort of gas exposure. He says they got the call just before 8:15 p.m. Wednesday. The Sheriff says it happened at a home at the corner of Willard...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Firefighters were sent to a home in the 900 block of South Elliot Street to put out a fire. According to officials, the fire was mainly on the exterior of the home, but smoke did make it inside. Firefighters say no one was hurt and no one was in the home […]

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — The Vanderburgh Humane Society is mourning the loss of one of their most beloved and famous felines. Officials say Ty, also known as Thicken Nugget, was a large orange cat who captured hearts across the world. VHS says Ty became an internet sensation after learning...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - People living in an Evansville west side neighborhood say they’re still dealing with sewer leak from a broken line, and they say city leaders are making them fix it. Evansville City Engineering officials say the issue is a health hazard, and it needs to be...

SPENCER CO., Ind. (WFIE) - A Rockport teen was just awarded a new lawn mower, weed eater, and blower. Rodney Smith, Jr. is the founder of an nationwide organization called “Raising Men & Women Lawn Care Service.”. Young people are encouraged to accept the “50 yard challenge” by mowing...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Animal Control officers saved the life of a puppy stuck in tar. The Director of Evansville Animal Care and Control, Missy Mosby posted online that Officers McDowell and Pavlicheck acted quickly to save the dog. Mosby posted pictures of the pup. She says the dog,...

In the summer of 1936, Rainey Bethea was put to death in Owensboro. His hanging on the banks of the Ohio River drew tens of thousands to the western Kentucky city and created a media circus that made waves across the country, ultimately becoming the last public execution in the U.S.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Downtown Evansville officials say they will be holding their sixth annual “Dog Day Downtown” event. According to a press release, the event is presented by German American Bank. Free activities will include a dog agility course, bone bar, pup cups, foam party, bandanas, ball...

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — A famous Vanderburgh County feline has passed away. The Vanderburgh Humane Society announced on Tuesday that Ty, also known as Thicken Nugget, passed away. Ty was known for being an overweight cat going through aquatic therapy to lose weight. The humane society says Ty was a sweet, gentle...

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials have confirmed one person was killed in an accident that happened at the intersection of Carter Road and the Owensboro Bypass on Tuesday night. Kentucky State Police said a preliminary investigation indicates a motorcycle ran a stop light and hit an oncoming truck just after 8:30...