Evansville Volksfest to soon begin
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — We are just under three weeks away from the 64th year of Volksfest. Tapping of the ceremonial keg and opening festivities will be held on August 13 at 6 p.m. Doors and serving lines open daily at 11 a.m. Germania’s famous kraut balls, bratwurst, pig knuckles, sauerkraut, sausage burgers, German
Man accused of driving drunk on W. Franklin Street, running red light
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A traffic stop led to more than just a speeding ticket for a man in Evansville early Saturday morning. Around 3:30 a.m., Evansville Police officers pulled over Jaxon W. Wiggins, 23, of Poseyville. Police say he was speeding on W. Franklin Street and ran a red...
Tri-State Verizon Wireless stores handing out free backpacks on Sunday
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Verizon Wireless locations around the Tri-State will be handing out free backpacks on Sunday. The giveaways will start on Sunday, July 26, at 1 p.m., but organizers say lines are expected to form ahead of time. Families will be able to receive one backpack per child...
VCSO: Man found asleep at the wheel after drinking alcohol, taking Percocet
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - An Elberfeld man is spending his weekend in jail after allegedly drinking and driving early Saturday morning. Around 5:45 a.m., Vanderburgh Co. Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to a property damage accident in the northern part of the county. Deputies say when they arrived, they...
KSP Trooper Corey King Announces Retirement After 26 Years
HENDERSON, KY — Kentucky State Police Public Affairs Officer Master Trooper Corey King has announced his retirement after more than 26 years of service to the Commonwealth, with his final day set for July 31. King joined the Kentucky State Police in 2000 and has served as Public Affairs...
Armed robbery under investigation in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Police are investigating an armed robbery that was reported in Evansville. On Friday, officers responded to a holdup report at a residence on Edson Avenue. After arriving, officers spoke with the victim, who told them the suspect had struck her in the head before later pointing...
Pattern pulls the plug on eastern Henderson County wind and solar project
The company that had proposed to build a wind and solar farm in eastern Henderson County is pulling up its stakes. There have been multiple reports that letters were sent to landowners who have signed a lease to build wind turbines on their land, and those letters included terms for terminating the contracts.
Downtown Evansville restaurant permanently closes
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — One week after Copper House on Franklin Street shut down, Downtown Evansville has lost a restaurant as well. Robert’s On the River is now closed. Earlier this month, the restaurant announced on social media its last day would be Saturday. However, according to a recent Facebook post, Roberts cea
Easterseals draws winners, announces nearly $67K raised in “Cool Car, Cold Cash” raffle
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Easterseals Rehabilitation Center officials announced the results of their annual “Cool Car, Cold Cash” raffle on Friday, saying the fundraiser brought in an estimated $66,762 in net proceeds to support services for children and adults with disabilities across the Tri-State. The grand prize...
Ellis Park hosts Media Day
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Over at Ellis Park, members of local media were invited to watch a full day of racing. Ellis Park Media Day saw a packed schedule of racing starting at noon on Friday with multiple live races on grass and dirt. Eyewitness News caught up with the director of racing who says […]
