New campaigns to strengthen Catholic education in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Two Evansville high schools are launching major capital campaigns to strengthen Catholic education across the city. Mater Dei and Reitz Memorial high schools are leading the effort. They say after more than three years of planning both schools are officially launching campaigns. Officials...
Two Evansville Residents Stabbed; Suspect now in Custody
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Bryan Douglas Schini in connection with the stabbing of two Evansville residents at a southeast-side home. Schini is charged with two counts of Attempted Murder and one count of Burglary. On October 19th, 2025, at approximately 10:08 PM, deputies were dispatched...
Fort Branch police investigating stabbing
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The Fort Branch Police Department is investigating a stabbing. According to the Gibson County Sheriff’s Office, at least one person was stabbed in a disturbance that occurred earlier on Wednesday. The sheriff’s office say they and the Princeton Police Department are assisting with the case....
Local pizza restaurant asks for support while Lloyd 4 U construction continues
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Work on the Lloyd 4 U project continues on Evansville’s Westside. Some businesses are asking everyone to not forget about them during all the construction. Owners of businesses such as Spankeys Una Pizza say they’ve noticed a decrease in customers since the road work started....
Painting returns to Willard Library 20 years later
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A painting that disappeared for more than 20 years has made it’s way to Willard Library, and it now has a special twist. Local artist David Earl Jones painted the Willard Library building to be auctioned off to benefit a local non-profit. Officials say it...
Burdette Park to close some camping sites
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Burdette Park in Vanderburgh County is changing the way people camp in tents. According to Vanderburgh County Commissioners, the park is permanently closing 11 campsites. on November 1. Officials say the decision comes after ongoing safety concerns, high maintenance costs and reports of...
Illinois Man Jailed in Princeton
A Mount Carmel, Illinois man was arrested early Tuesday morning following a traffic stop in Gibson County. According to the Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Eric Powell pulled over a 1998 black Jeep for speeding on U.S. 41 near County Road 950 South just after midnight. During the stop, Powell said he noticed signs that the...
Volunteers sort mail ahead of Honor Flight
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Honor Flight of Southern Indiana will leave for its 19th trip with 86 veterans. The flight will be on Saturday morning. To prepare, volunteers helped with mail sorting, one of the many traditions of Honor Flight. Volunteers spent several hours sorting through hundreds of letters for...
Crews extinguish fire on Oakley Street in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – Emergency crews were at the scene of a house fire in the 1300 block of Oakley Street in Evansville on Wednesday. Officials say the call reporting the fire came in just after 5 a.m. and it was quickly elevated to a two-alarm fire. Ten minutes after arriving, crews were told to […]
Witnesses help catch Evansville man in toddler hit-and-run case
Michael Pease, 49, was driving a white minivan that hit a toddler on Joan Avenue; he faces charges including DUI, drug possession, and leaving the scene.
