Where Will Evansville’s Spirit Halloween Store be Located?
It is funny to joke about Spirit Halloween locations popping up in abandoned buildings in every city. Seriously, SNL even made a sketch about it. But I am a huge fan of Halloween stores, and you just never know when you might need a blonde wig or a superhero costume, am I right?
Prosecutors cite ‘overwhelming evidence’ against man found guilty of killing his mother
An Evansville jury found a man guilty of murder for fatally shooting his mother, Shanay Michell Hunt, in a crime police said he carried out with a pistol purchased through Facebook. The 12-member jury's guilty verdict, rendered July 24, comes after 30-year-old Jaron A. Wells' first trial for the 2023 killing ended in...
Teachers train to spot signs of suicide ahead of school year
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Mental Health experts are making sure teachers are prepared for the new school year as well. Officials with Ascension St. Vincent hosted QPR training. That stands for Question, Persuade and Refer. Officials say those three steps can help prevent suicide. Teachers gathered at St. Joseph...
Sentencing rescheduled for man who stabbed his wife to death
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — A man who stabbed his wife to death in Evansville will be sentenced a few days later than expected. Fenel Germain's sentencing was set to take place Tuesday, but court records show it was rescheduled because an interpreter wasn't available. Germain's sentencing is now scheduled...
Republic Services provides update on garbage delay situation
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Republic Services has provided an update after some services were delayed by nationwide strikes. In Vanderburgh County, officials say trash collection will resume on Wednesday at 4:30 a.m. The same schedule will be in place Thursday and Friday. According to Republic Services, the Monday and...
Fire damages home on Underhill Court, Oak Hill Road in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – A fire is no longer burning a home in Evansville. The fire was located at Underhill Court and Oak Hill Road. Officials say this call came in a little before noon. We have a crew at the scene. “Eyewitness News. Everywhere you are.”
EPD conducting traffic stops at new traffic pattern
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Evansville Police have kept an eye out for drivers not following a new traffic pattern at Highway 41 and Washington Avenue. The intersection is no longer a four-way stop, but instead has a u-turn for drivers turning left. Officers say they recently stopped 9 vehicles in one day.
Jury trial date set for Gibson County triple homicide suspect
A jury trial date has been scheduled for the man facing three counts of murder and one count of attempted murder following a Gibson County shooting.
Perry Co. deputies investigating possible drowning death
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Evansville man charged with killing wife set to be sentenced Tuesday
Jury deliberations begin in trial of man accused of murder. Date set for this year’s Evansville Christmas Parade. Date set for this year’s Evansville Christmas Parade. Mosquito in Spencer Co. tests positive for West Nile virus. Updated: 19 hours ago. Mosquito in Spencer Co. tests positive for West...
