Large limb falls on Evansville home
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- Heavy rain overnight led to a part of a tree falling on an Evansville home. The Evansville Fire Department was called to a home in the 600 block of South Harlan Avenue around 2 this morning. Eyewitness News is told that there were people inside at the time of the incident, but […]
EPD: PlayStation 5 sale turns into armed robbery, suspect shoots himself
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Police Department officials say a man is in jail after he shot himself during an attempted armed robbery. According to a press release, officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of Parrett Street in in reference to an accident with unknown injuries. Officials say the...
Straight No Chaser coming home to Indiana on holiday tour
INDIANAPOLIS — "Straight No Chaser" is coming home again for the holidays. The a cappella group formed at Indiana University announced dates for their "Making Spirits Bright" holiday tour, which kicks off Oct. 29 in Findlay, Ohio. The tour includes five dates in Indiana, including a return to their roots in Bloomington
Tracking the potential for strong to severe storms through 8 PM
A line of storms has developed south of Evansville. Jonathan is tracking it here.
Emergency bridge repairs to close I-64 over Wabash River
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced that all lanes of Interstate 64 over the Wabash River near the Illinois-Indiana state line will close overnight May 26 and May 27 for emergency bridge repairs. Officials say closures are scheduled nightly from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., weather p
Three Dog Night set to perform at Old National Events Plaza
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Old National Events Plaza organizers say the band Three Dog Night is set to perform this August. According to a press release, the band boasts some of the most astonishing chart statistics in popular music with 21 consecutive Billboard Top 40 hits, including three #1 singles and 12 straight RI
Dawn Forker Named Principal of Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center
Henderson County Schools has named Dawn Forker as the new principal of Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center. Forker brings more than two decades of educational experience to the role, including leadership as an assistant superintendent, elementary principal, and special education teacher. Throughout her career, she
5th grade student recognized after showing calm, poise in crisis situation
NEWBURGH, Ind (WEHT) – A 5th grader from John H. Castle Elementary School was recognized for demonstrating calm and poise when a family member was suffering a medical emergency. The Ohio Township Fire Department states on October 28, 2025, Elizabeth Chambers showed exceptional bravery, compassion and maturity during a
5 cars involved in crash along U.S. 41 Tuesday afternoon
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Authorities are dealing with a crash involving several vehicles near the Vanderburgh - Gibson County line. Indiana State Police say this happened just after 3:00 p.m. along southbound U.S. 41 at Warrenton Road. Authorities tell us there were five cars involved in the crash, but thankfully,...
Boonville terminating contract with Veolia, creating new city department
BOONVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The City of Boonville is parting ways with Veolia, and they will maintain the services themselves with a new city department. The Board of Public Works voted to recommend canceling their contract, and City Council members say they also support the decision. The mayor said they’ve...
