Evansville IN

UPDATE: The road is back open. You can view the original story below. EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Crews are on scene of an accident in Evansville. According to dispatch, the call came in at 6:21 p.m. at the 900 block of south Green River Road. Officials say two vehicles are involved in the accident. No […]

DAVIESS CO., Ky. (WFIE) - Daviess County Sheriff’s Office officials say a two people were arrested after stealing and vandalizing a home in Owensboro. According to a press release, a house sitter had been staying at a home in the 2600 block of Sunrise Drive while the homeowners were traveling over the 4th of July weeke

GIBSON COUNTY, Ind. (WFIE) - An overnight social media post from an Evansville attorney is accusing negligence by Gibson County law enforcement. It comes one week after a jury found that Patrick Waite acted in self-defense when he shot members of his wife’s family, the Tapia family, killing three and seriously hurting

The Daviess County Public Library is hosting Penny Tomes for a presentation on this heartbreaking unsolved case. She is looking for help and is sharing what she knows. 46 years have gone by without justice, but Penny perserveres!

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — For many, the 4th of July is a day of celebration, but for one Evansville man, his life was nearly changed for the worse after a fireworks mishap over the holiday weekend. “It was a big flash,” said Cody Hefley. “The entire thing went off at once, about two feet in […]

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — The Evansville Police Department have located a body after a wellness check. According to officials, the body was found at a residence near the 300 block of east Florida Street. Officials say the person lived by themselves. Officials do not suspect foul play, but do not have a cause of death.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The streets of central and southern Indiana are a little safer now thanks to the U.S. Attorney’s Office of Indiana. The agency says they secured prison sentences for 23 convicted felons who illegally possessed firearms, two of which were from the Tri-State. In total, 37...

GIBSON CO., Ind. (WFIE) - It’s summer, which means county fair time. It’s the 170th year for the one in Gibson County, making it the oldest in Indiana. The fair got underway Saturday after a parade through Princeton for the nation’s 250th Independence Day celebration. “Its been...

Aurora is collecting essential summer supplies to support people experiencing homelessness and others facing housing instability in the Evansville area.

NEWBURGH, Ind. (WEHT) — Sidewalk and crosswalk improvements are coming to Newburgh. A release from the City of Newburgh says construction will begin near Newburgh Elementary School starting Monday. Work is expected to continue through early August. Officials say drivers should expect temporary lane restrictions, sidewa