Evansville IN

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Henderson County has approved a resolution allowing a construction company to start work on expanding its detention center. The facility is expected to expand by 100 beds in order to keep more state and federal inmates.  Jailer Anthony Willett says increased numbers will allow the center to buil

Beginning on Thursday July 30, the Bergdolt Road – Oak Hill Road intersection will be closed for up to three days to install a waterline within the intersection. This watermain is being installed as a part of the Oak Hill Road reconstruction. The closure will take place on Thursday and Friday, and then the intersection

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Police need your help. Officers say 50-year-old Tyson Wright was reported missing on Sunday. He’s described as being 5′09″, 160 pounds, with gray hair and blue eyes. Officers say he may be wearing a red Nike sleeveless t-shirt, jean shorts, and purple...

Local winners claimed cash prizes and a vehicle option after Easterseals Rehabilitation Center completed its annual “Cool Car, Cold Cash” raffle drawing at 3701 Bellemeade Ave. in Evansville on July 24. The drawing was held at the rehabilitation center, according to a community announcement. Organizers reported that 2,

BOONVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Annis Leslie celebrated her 100th birthday at Woodmont Health Campus in Boonville Tuesday, surrounded by family members who traveled from near and far for the occasion. Among those in attendance was Annis’s sister, whom she had not seen in five years. Her son, Jerry Leslie,...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Downtown Evansville Improvement District officials say they are hosting their fourth annual Night Market on Friday. According to a press release, the event will feature over 50 local makers on Sixth Street from Sycamore to Locust Street. Officials say attendees will be able to discover handmad

Have you ever dreamed of performing in front of thousands of people at the West Side Nut Club Fall Festival? This is your chance!

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Orr Fellowship, an early career development program, announced it is accepting applications for its 2027 cohort of Orr Fellows. Officials explain Orr Fellowship recruits, assesses and matches university graduates with high-agency roles in growing Indiana businesses in Central Indiana and Southwe

Dubbed a First Play & Back-to-School Bash, the event will start on August 4 at 11 a.m.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - We’ve got one more day of summer heat before a cold front arrives tonight, bringing a noticeable cooldown and lower humidity for Wednesday and Thursday. A Heat Advisory remains in effect until 7 PM with peak heat indices 100–106. The better severe storm threat stays east of our viewing area, b