Inmate who died at Vanderburgh Co. Jail identified
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office officials say an investigation is underway following the death of an inmate at the Vanderburgh County Jail on Thursday. According to a press release, the incident occurred just before midnight in one of the housing units. Officials say jail officers and...
Kratzville Road closed as crews respond to accident with injuries
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Dispatch has confirmed northbound traffic of Kratzville Road in Evansville has been closed as crews respond to a report of an accident with injuries. A call reporting an accident near Mill Road came in just before 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Eyewitness News will continue to update this story as...
Insect Invasion: 5 Indiana Cities Combatting Bed Bug Onslaught
Indianapolis leads Indiana’s battle against bed bugs, topping state infestation lists alongside Fort Wayne, Bloomington, South Bend, and Evansville. As Indiana’s worst-hit city (national rank 31), Indianapolis sees aggressive pest control from firms like Smithereen, targeting homes and hotels with heat treatments and...
Events coming to the Ford Center in April
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Rain isn’t the only thing coming in April. Multiple events will be coming to the Ford Center this month. This list includes upcoming sports events, live music and more. Here is everything currently coming to the Ford Center in April: Sports Live Music Other
Tri-State fire risk elevated
Fire officials are warning that dry conditions and strong winds make it easier for fires to start and spread. Residents are urged to hold off on outdoor burning today.
On Alert for Thursday storms
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) -April begins with strong southerly winds and temps in the 80s. Scattered storms will continue into Wednesday evening, then diminish overnight. An approaching cold front will yield southerly winds gusting to 40mph on Thursday. We are on alert for a few severe storms with damaging winds, hail...
KSP searches for Wealton Beverly II, wanted for theft
If anyone has information, they are urged to contact KSP Post 2 at 270-676-3313.
Evansville woman accused of using extension cord to steal neighbor’s electricity
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Charles Lowe is a veteran and cancer survivor who’s currently fighting COPD. He says his electric bill skyrocketed in November, costing him thousands of dollars each month since. Monday afternoon when returning from the hospital, he finally found out why. “My roommate told me ‘Hey,...
Overloaded Evansville animal shelter asks community for help
Reclaim hours are on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
World’s Largest Rubber Duck to nest at Holiday World before summer kicks off
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - It might be April Fools’ Day, but this is no joke!. Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari announced today that they’re bringing the Word’s Largest Rubber Duck to Santa Claus this spring. “Standing over 60 feet tall, this sight-to-behold spreads smiles everywhere she...

















