Newburgh business reopens days after tornado damage
NEWBURGH, Ind. (WFIE) - Those with one Newburgh business which was hit by Sunday’s tornadoes say they’re recovering well. Flea Market Frenzy reopened today, three days after the business sustained significant damage to the front of its building. Inside, multiple windows were broken. Half of an aisle remains...
Woman arrested for setting fire, injuring victim in Evansville a month ago, according to...
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Investigators say a woman is facing felony charges after a fire was intentionally set behind a home on the city’s north side, leaving a person with burn injuries as he tried to put the flames out. According to an affidavit filed in Vanderburgh Superior...
Fire crews battle structure fire in Boonville
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Fire crews battled a structure fire in Warrick County. According to dispatch, the call came in at 7:17 p.m. for a working structure fire at an automotive business at the 4100 block of North State Road 61. No injuries have been reported. Fire crews were able to get the fire under […]
EPD: Two men arrested after reported pistol-whipping, gun threats downtown
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Two Evansville men are facing felony charges after police say one of them pistol-whipped a man and both pointed guns during a confrontation early Thursday. According to an Evansville Police Department affidavit, officers were called around 12:57 a.m. June 25 to the 400 block of...
Clean up supplies being handed out to some Newburgh tornado victims
WARRICK CO., Ind. (WFIE) - Red Cross disaster responders will be handing out clean up supplies, including gloves, trash bags, rakes and more to those impacted by recent severe weather at the following locations in Newburgh:. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Belle Pointe Apartment Complex. 1 p.m. to...
Spencer County Council votes down tax abatement for natural gas plant, members may consider...
The Spencer County Council held a public hearing ahead of their regular June 17 meeting, with the proposed natural gas plant north of Rockport taking center stage. Specifically, the hearing sought public comment on whether the county should support the project with a property tax abatement and creation of an economic r
Newburgh apartment complex cleans up after tornado strikes
NEWBURGH, Ind. (WEVV) — Just over 48 hours after Sunday night’s storms turned a local apartment complex into what residents described as a "disaster zone," the community is already well into a rapid recovery effort. The storm’s impact was immediate and surreal. For many residents, the scene Monday...
Evansville police respond to report of someone cutting air conditioning unit lines
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – On Tuesday, Evansville police officers were dispatched to North Morton Avenue for a theft in progress. Officials say the reporting party told law enforcement someone was outside of a building cutting lines to an air conditioning unit. According to a media report, the offender fled the scene befo
Gibson County’s America 250 celebrations to begin this weekend
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Gibson County Visitors and Tourism will be hosting a celebration in honor of America’s 250th birthday this Saturday. On June 27, at Wirth Park from noon to 9:30 p.m., there will be food trucks, live music and other activities. The Duke Boys will perform, there will be a Smokey and the […]
ORX Section 3 work on schedule to be complete this year
Work on Section 3 of the I-69 Ohio River Crossing is entering its final months. Section 3 includes some of the approach roadways and bridges in Evansville. Work started in fall 2024 and will be completed late this year. The work includes three new approach bridges and approach roadways. The...
