Inmate sentenced to 10 more years after Henderson County Jail escape
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - An inmate who escaped from the Henderson County Detention Center on a bicycle last fall has been sentenced to an additional 10 years in prison. According to Henderson County Commonwealth’s Attorney Herbert McKee Jr., Timothy Oliver pled guilty and was sentenced on Monday. Oliver’s new...
Three facing drug charges after Posey Co. traffic stop leads to home search, deputies...
POSEY CO., Ind. (WFIE) - Posey County Sheriff’s Office officials say three people are facing multiple drug charges following a traffic stop on Sunday. According to a press release, while patrolling State Road 165 in Posey County, deputies saw a vehicle committing a traffic infraction which led to them performing a traf
Mayor Terry to discuss roads at next Traveling City Hall
Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry's next Traveling City Hall of 2026 is approaching.
Kalamazoo Grand Rapids Evansville and Owensboro Miss Out on Rain as Widespread 72 Hour...
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA — As rain showers slowly exit the region, a widespread multi-day rainfall event has come to an end, with past 72-hour totals as of 2 PM Sunday, August 2, 2026 revealing two clear “miss” zones where Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, Evansville and Owensboro saw notably less rain than the surrounding Midwest
Mysterious deaths of three young dogs close Evansville Animal Control
This story has been updated with new information. EVANSVILLE — The mysterious deaths of three young dogs since Thursday night in Evansville Animal Care & Control's shelter has the facility closed to all but essential services until veterinarians figure out what happened. Testing has shown it's not Parvo, Animal Control
Gov. Braun strengthens early childhood learning with visit to Evansville childcare facility
EVANSVILLE — Governor Mike Braun today toured Carver Community Organization’s childcare facility in Evansville and continued a series of discussions with providers about strengthening early childhood learning in Indiana. Governor Braun met with Carver Community Organization Executive Director Deiona Clayton, toured the
Evansville Police seize 8 more guns in investigation involving juvenile
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A shooting incident involving a juvenile is leading to new discoveries for police. As we reported, officers apprehended a juvenile suspect early Sunday morning while responding to a shots fired call. During the investigation, officers say they found a gun hidden in a bush. Investigators say...
Hopkinsville man accused of setting vehicle on fire at Evansville apartment
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Evansville Police arrested a man who they say was seen on security footage stealing from a vehicle and then setting it on fire near an apartment complex in June. According to an affidavit, officers were dispatched to a report of a vehicle fire at the intersection of Covert Avenue and Dalehaven [
Gibson Co. man sentenced to 43 years in prison for molesting two children
GIBSON CO., Ind. (WFIE) - A convicted child molester has been sentenced to several decades in prison. Court records show 67-year-old Duncan Maikranz of Fort Branch was sentenced to serve 43 years with the Indiana Department of Correction. According to court documents, Maikranz was sentenced to 21.5 years for each...
Vehicle engulfed in flames in Evansville; no injuries reported
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Crews with the Evansville Fire Department are responding to a vehicle fire in the 1100 block of South Grand Avenue. Photos posted by the Evansville Fire Department show a truck engulfed in flames in the yard. No injuries have been reported at this time. Eyewitness News will update this story as
