Police ask for help in finding missing 16-year-old in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) -- The Evansville Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 16-year-old girl who was last seen earlier this month. According to police, Jordan Freeman Hawthorne was last seen on June 9, 2026, in the 2500 block of North Burkhardt Road in Evansville.
Evansville man accused of firing gun after discovering friend was in jail
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - An Evansville man is spending time in jail after police say he fired a gun and threatened a family member. Around 3 p.m. Monday, officers responded to the 700 block of Jackson Avenue for a shots fired call. According to an affidavit, the victim told police...
2026 Posey County Fair Offers Six Days of Family Fun
From rodeos and talent shows to tractor pulls and free carnival rides, here's everything happening at the 2026 Posey County Fair!
Warrick County intersection fully operational
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officers with the Indiana State Police (ISP) announce a road has reopened. Troopers say in Warrick County, the intersection of SR 261 and SR 66 is fully operational and all lanes have reopened. They thanked drivers who safely navigated the area and for their patience while ISP, the Warrick Count
Lane closure to occur near the Twin Bridges
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – People who use the Twin Bridges will likely have to plan around disruptions. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plans to block one southbound lane of U.S. 41 just north of the Twin Bridges on June 23. The lane closure is necessary to allow crews to replace a sign in front of […]
Semi truck accident closes part of Highway 41 in Vanderburgh County
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — A crash involving a semi truck was reported on Highway 41 in Vanderburgh County. Officials with Evansville Dispatch say they got a call about an accident at 4:28 p.m. on Monday. The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Department, fire department and AMR were called to Highway 41 near Mt. Pleasant Road.
Storm damages at Gibson Southern High School
Everywhere you are in the Tri-State with El'Agance Shemwell and Meteorologist Stacey May.
Owensville community rallies after Sunday storms damage dozens of buildings
GIBSON COUNTY, Ind. (WFIE) - The Owensville community is coming together after Sunday night’s storms damaged dozens of buildings in the area. Officials said many of the damaged structures were homes and businesses. Friends of those impacted by the storm delivered food to the area. “We’ve had family friends...
Gibson Southern High School sustains water damage from severe weather
GIBSON COUNTY, Ind (WEHT) – Sunday’s severe storms that ripped through Gibson County also some damage to Gibson Southern High School. School officials state several upstairs classrooms sustained water damage due to heavy rainfall. Officials say the damage appears to be limited and maintenance is already working to clea
Small Town, Big Pride: Henderson KY Pride Celebrates Record Growth Ahead of Saturday’s Festival
HENDERSON, KY — Henderson KY Pride is preparing for its largest and most ambitious celebration yet as the organization welcomes the community to Pride ’26 on Saturday, June 27, in downtown Henderson. Now gearing up for its third annual celebration, Henderson KY Pride has experienced remarkable growth since...

















