Evansville IN

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — A DoorDash driver accused of pepper-spraying a food delivery is released from the Vanderburgh County Jail. Kourtney Stevenson was released on a $3,500 cash bond. She’s charged with battery and consumer product tampering. Stevenson was arrested after a video of her appearing to spray something...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Former Vanderburgh County Commissioner Ben Shoulders has pleaded guilty to filing a fraudulent report. It was one of the seven charges he was facing. The other six have been dropped as part of the agreement. [Previously: Former Vanderburgh Co. Commissioner facing additional charge]. As we...

WARRICK COUNTY, Ind. (WEVV) -- The Warrick County Community Foundation has announced on Friday that Annabelle Fox from Boonville High School and Vrinda Sheel from Castle High School are the 2026 Lilly Endowment Community Scholars for Warrick County. The recognition highlights their community involvement, academic...

OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - A local family is getting a life-changing gift just in time for Christmas. An Owensboro family has been named the Christmas recipient of the Alma Randolph Charitable Foundation’s HUTS Home program. The program provides families in need with a fully paid-for home, with help from...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Feed Evansville and Tri-State Food Bank are teaming up to distribute holiday groceries to families in need across the Tri-State area. The Holiday Community Food Share will take place at the CK Newsome Center parking lot on December 20 from noon to 4 p.m. "Must...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - With Christmas just days away, people all across the Tri-State are wrapping up their holiday shopping. Small businesses are offering deals and steals for last minute shoppers right before the holidays. But there’s one local business offering a whole lot more than just gifts. The...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — The 5th Annual Giving Tree of Warmth took place at the Haynie's Corner Arts District Fountain, bringing the community together to support those in need during the colder months. Donation locations were spread throughout the area, including Haynie's Corner, Downtown, North Main, West Side,...

SEBREE, Ky. (WFIE) - A Sebree driver was arrested after deputies say he led them on nearly six-mile chase on U.S. 41. According to the Webster County Sheriff’s Office, deputies attempted to pull over 21-year-old Skyler Patterson Friday for an equipment violation around 8:30 p.m. That’s when they say...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Police say a motorcycle rider is dead after a crash in Evansville. It happened in the 1700 block of Waggoner Avenue around 3:15 p.m. on Saturday. Police say the crash involved a motorcycle and a van. The name of the person killed has not yet been released.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) -- The Evansville Fire Department dedicated its newest frontline fire engine, Engine 2, on Thursday. This 2025 E-One Cyclone is stationed at Station 2 and honors retired District Chief Bruce Woodward, who served the community for 33 years before retiring in 2016. Engine 2 features a...