Evansville IN

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A Tri-State man spent his Thanksgiving in the national spotlight. Mike Dean appeared on Wheel of Fortune during the show’s Thanksgiving episode. He says about a year ago he was watching the show and thought he’d like to sign up to be a contestant.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A piece of a historic downtown Evansville home has been stolen. A surveillance camera from a neighbor in the 600 block of SE First Street captured what happened. Amy Hayden says a decorative iron horse head hitching post was in her front yard for more than...

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials have released the name of the person killed in a shooting in the 1700 block of Marshall Avenue in Evansville on Wednesday. According to the Vanderburgh County Coroner, 17-year-old Josiah Villarreal Madrid, of Henderson, died as a result of his injuries. An 18-year-old and 15-year-old...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A man is in jail after officials say he pointed a gun at someone outside of Franklin Street Tavern. Officers responded to Franklin Street just before midnight on Thanksgiving. They say 21-year-old Marcus Peay got into a fight with someone and began chasing them with a...

Gibson County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Princeton man Tuesday after he ran into oncoming traffic to avoid them. Deputies were called to the intersection of US 41 near State Road 168 concerning a man who was standing near traffic and had been in the area most of the day.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — What was supposed to be the Innovation Center of Science and Health now lies vacant. The Evansville Vanderburgh School Board has decided to not move forward with plans to develop the former Welborn Clinic site on Chestnut. The building for the Innovation Center of Science and Health’s...

HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - While many restaurants close on Thanksgiving to spend time with family, one restaurant co-owner was up bright and early Thanksgiving morning. “Everything that we make is fresh made. I came in here around 3:30 in the morning, getting things in the oven. That way by the time everyone gets here,...

A recent discussion on social media has sparked interest in the traditional Christmas tree farm experience in Evansville. A newcomer to the area expressed her desire to recreate the nostalgic memory of cutting down a Christmas tree, complete with popcorn, cider, and other holiday activities. She noted that many local...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A 20-year-old has been arrested for drunk driving and crashing with passengers on Thanksgiving morning. The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office says 20-year-old Alexander Heck was the driver of a car that crashed early this morning in the area of Boonville New Harmony Road and Browning Road.

There’s a place in Haubstadt, Indiana where time stands still, history whispers from the walls, and ham steaks are served with a side of American heritage. The Log Inn isn’t just a restaurant – it’s a culinary time machine disguised as a rustic log cabin that’s been feeding hungry travelers since 1825.