Two injured in I-70 four-vehicle crash
Two Indiana teenagers sustained minor injuries in a four-vehicle crash Sunday, Aug. 23, on Interstate 70 in Wright City, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash happened at 12:45 p.m. at the 201.4 mile marker when all four vehicles involved in the crash were traveling eastbound in the left lane, accor
Green St. lane closure in Henderson due to water main break
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - Henderson Water Utility officials say the southbound outside lane of Green Street is temporarily closed between 9th Street and 10th Street while crews repair a water main break. According to a release, water main repairs are expected to be completed on Monday. Officials say final road...
Willard Library’s annual Better Books Sale returning in September
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Willard Library is gearing up for its annual Better Books Sale fundraiser next month. The sale will run from Tuesday, Sept. 8 through Sunday, Sept. 13 in the Browning Gallery on the library’s lower level. It will take place during regular business hours. Organizers say...
Operations at Warrick Co. Christian Academy raising concerns for families
NEWBURGH, Ind. (WFIE) - Teachers and parents of former students at Warrick County Christian Academy are sounding the alarm on the conditions of the school. The Warrick County Christian Academy welcomed its first class of students earlier this month, and since then, those involved have questioned if the way the school o
Twin Bridges fully opened after repairs… for now
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - Repairs are finished for now on the Twin Bridges. State officials say they are now fully open after an inspection led to the temporary repairs. Leaders say the left lane on the southbound bridge reopened at approximately 2 p.m. Monday. See a live look here. They...
Black Township fire crews tackle hay bale fire
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Fire crews were on scene of a hale bale fire in Warrick County. According to Black Township Fire & Rescue, crews were on scene of a hay bale fire on Upper Upton Road around 1 p.m. on Wednesday. Officials say 60 hay bales were on fire when they arrived. No injuries […]
Repeat offender sentenced to 15 years for distributing child exploitation material
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - United States Attorney’s Office Southern District of Indiana officials say an Evansville man is in jail for a child exploitation offense and supervision violations. According to a press release, 40-year-old Michael Wallace has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison, followed by 20 years.
Small plane lands with ‘gear collapse’ at EVV
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Emergency crews were called to a small plane that had to land with gear problems Monday at EVV. It happened around 10:30 a.m. Dispatchers tell us the plane had a “gear collapse. We received at statement from EVV, saying nobody was hurt. “A private aircraft...
Landing gear issue leads to emergency response at Evansville Regional Airport
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials at Evansville Regional Airport say safety and operations teams responded to a private aircraft that experienced a landing gear issue on Monday. Officials say no injuries were reported and the airport’s operations were not impacted by the response. At this time, the aircraft is currentl
Trial begins for Evansville man accused of attempted murder
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — An Evansville man accused in an attempted murder case is now on trial. Jahkei Mitchell is on trial for the shooting of Michael Wright in 2023. Wright was found with gunshot wounds on Adams Avenue in Evansville. Mitchell is charged with attempted murder. The jury has been seated. Opening stateme
