Evansville IN

ILLINOIS — Most of the region is now under an Enhanced Risk of severe weather heading into Monday and Monday night, with forecasters warning that all hazards including damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes will be possible across a wide area spanning Illinois and Indiana. The highest concentration of the strongest storms is expected to develop across much of central Illinois.

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Fire crews responded to a house fire in Spencer County. According to Luce Fire Territory, crews responded to a house fire in Eureka at 5:48 p.m. on Friday. Officials say the occupants of the house escaped unharmed, but the pets did pass away. Responding agencies:

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Dispatch has confirmed that crews are on scene of an accident on the Henderson strip. According to dispatch, a call came in about the accident around 7:14 p.m. Dispatch says the center turn lane is shut down while crews work the scene. Three vehicles were involved in the crash. No life-threatening […]

HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - Henderson KY Pride has officially announced Pride ’26, the organization’s third annual festival. According to a press release, the event offers a full day of programming, centered on community, visibility and engagement. The annual celebration will run from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. on...

MT. VERNON, Ind. (WFIE) - Friday marks the last day to head to the BMV in Mt. Vernon at its current location on North Main Street before it closes. As we’ve previously reported, the BMV will close for several days before opening at the new location on West Fourth Street on April 29.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – A man involved in a murder case from 2018 has been found guilty by a jury on all counts. This Evansville murder case has been delayed for eight years. Robert Ballard Jr. was charged with the 2018 murder of Amanda Weir on Delaware Street. Since his initial arrest, Ballard was determined […]

NEWBURGH, Ind. (WFIE) - Town of Newburgh officials say they will be holding a playground groundbreaking ceremony on Friday. As we’ve previously reported, the playground will be located next to the existing splash pad. Officials say this launches a more than $2 million investment that will add inclusive play...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A murder case eight years in the making now has a verdict. The jury found 64-year-old Robert Ballard, Jr. guilty on all charges. His trial started Monday. Police say, in 2018, he fired shots into a car parked outside a home on Delaware Street, killing Amanda...

A high school resource officer is being accused of using excessive force on a student. The girl’s mother claims the officer handcuffed her daughter, picked her up, and slammed her to the ground after an altercation with another student. The incident took place on April 16 at the Academy...

OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEVV) — A long-standing restaurant in Owensboro has abruptly shut its doors, marking the end of an era for both customers and staff. MOD Pizza, located on Hartland Crossing, has permanently closed after nine years in operation, with employees saying they were given no advance notice. The...