Active structure fire reported in Posey County
POSEY COUNTY, Ind. (WFIE) - Dispatch says there is an active structure fire out in Posey County. According to officials, a passerby called in the fire around 9:45 p.m. in the area of Diamond Island and Motz. They could not confirm an address at this time, but they say crews...
EPD: Man arrested for disorderly conduct, punching an officer Saturday
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Police say they’ve arrested an Illinois man after they say he resisted officers and even hit one of them. This happened just before 3:00 a.m. Saturday in the 600 block of West Columbia Street. Officers were called by security at Columbia Nursing Plaza. Police...
Furry Friend Friday: Meet North!
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — It’s Furry Friend Friday at 44News!. This week, PAAWS volunteers stopped by our 44News studio and introduced us to North!. North is a Feist Terrier mix. He is about 6 months old, and won't get much bigger than his current size. North is very...
Motorcycle crash reported at Sweetser and Governor
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – A person has been injured in a motorcycle crash in Evansville. Evansville Dispatch says the call came in at 9:32 a.m. Dispatch says the call came in as an accident with injury. No traffic disruptions have been reported in relation to this incident. The accident has occurred at the intersection
WGBF-AM towers being torn down on Evansville’s east side
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A piece of Evansville radio history is coming down on Friday. Crews are working to take down the two towers that once broadcast WGBF-AM 1280. The station’s towers had been located near Morgan Avenue and Burkhardt Road. WGBF first signed on the air back on...
Judge makes bond decision for dad of toddler who police say ate diapers and...
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A request for bond has been denied for the man accused in the death of his baby. Court records show Trevor Reichard-Hayes had requested the reduction, but after testimony, the judge denied that request. Reichard-Hayes and the child’s mother, Katherine Carter, were arrested in March after...
Shrinersfest kicks off in downtown Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Shrinersfest is underway in downtown Evansville. The annual 2-day event kicked off Friday morning with an opening ceremony that included remarks by Mayor Stephanie Terry and the ROTC. Organizers say there’s fun for the whole family, including carnival rides, live music featuring local bands, f
Construction begins for Indiana’s largest splash pad at Evansville’s Igleheart Park
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Evansville officials say the largest splash pad in the state of Indiana is coming to Igleheart Park on the city’s north side. The new splash pad will be built at the former site of Lloyd Pool and is being funded through a $24 million parks bond approved in 2024.
Passenger tries to dump bag of fentanyl during traffic stop, police say
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A woman is now facing a fentanyl dealing charge after a traffic stop in Evansville. It happened Thursday evening at Washington and Lodge. Police say an officer saw a passenger throw out a baggie. They say a rear seat passenger, 21-year-old Kirstin Thompson, had a felony...
Man shot by Evansville Police learns sentence
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A man shot by Evansville Police has been sentenced for his charges. As we reported, Tyler Parrott reached a plea deal in the case. Thursday, a judge sentenced him to three years - the first two in prison and the last year on Alcohol Abuse Probation.

















