Brief break in the heatwave on the way
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) -First Alert Weather Days continue through Saturday for extreme heat. We’re expecting temps to peak around 100 each day, nearly 15 degrees warmer than normal. Rain chances are minimal over the weekend. Temps will pull back into the lower 90s on Sunday and Monday, but the long range models take t
Newburgh church celebrates 160 years
WARRICK COUNTY, Ind. (WEHT) – St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in Newburgh held a celebratory mass on Sunday for its 160th anniversary. The church was founded in 1866 by a group of 15 families in Newburgh, when the town was considered the metropolis of southern Indiana. For years, the church was known as the […]
Evansville Area Plan Commission votes on residential area rezoning for Walmart
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - An already busy residential area in Evansville northside, may be getting busier. The Area Plan Commission is discussing some big changes at tonight’s meeting, considering a zoning request from Walmart. The mega-retailer is eyeing an area in the southwest corner of Millersburg and North Green..
Longtime Evansville business sells to new owners
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - After 75 years, MelKay is getting a new owner. They are a mechanical, electric, and plumbing company based on North Garvin Street. According to a letter sent out by the CEO, the new owners will be The State Group. It states the company will continue to...
Raccoon rescued after being trapped in leg-hold trap in Evansville heat
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A raccoon is being rehabilitated after spending more than a day caught in a paw trap outside an Evansville home in 100-degree heat. Neighbors contacted a news crew about the raccoon, saying they did not know where else to turn. Neighbor describes frustration. Morgan Fletcher lives...
This Huge Old-Growth Indiana Forest is the Largest Ancient, Virgin Jungle Hidden Inside a...
City traffic feels surprisingly far away once the trails disappear beneath the towering trees of Wesselman Woods in Evansville. This remarkable urban nature preserve protects an extensive tract of old-growth forest, where mature hardwoods, shaded wetlands, and fallen logs create habitat that has become increasingly rar
Name released of other driver killed in Pike Co. crash
PIKE CO., Ind. (WFIE) - 14 News has obtained the name of the other person who died in Saturday’s crash in Pike County. The coroner tells us he’s 35-year-old Cory M. Stevens, of Evansville. Indiana State Police say he was trying to get away from deputies when the...
$50,000 winning Powerball ticket sold in Fort Branch
The winning numbers were 3-10-29-58-64 with the Powerball of 14.
Coroner identifies Evansville man accused of pursuit that lead to deadly Pike County crash
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Pike County Coroner’s Office has identified the driver who was pronounced dead following a crash during a pursuit with authorities over the weekend. That crash also killed a mother and her 8-year-old daughter. The coroner’s office says Cory Stevens, 35, of Evansville, was pronounced dead fol
Evansville to host Pickle Festival
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — A peculiar popular public event is making its way to Evansville. The Evansville Pickle Festival will take place on September 12 at Main Street Food and Beverage. Picklefest offers live music, family attractions, food and more. The event takes place from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Organizers encourage atte

















