Posey County Commissioners put year-long pause on renewable energy projects
POSEY COUNTY, Ind. (WEHT) — Posey County Commissioners decide to put a year-long pause on projects that use renewable energy. The solar moratorium has been extended for another year in Posey County. Its purpose is to put on hold projects that use reusable energy, such as wind turbines and solar panels. In March 2024,...
“Somebody needs to do something”: Evansville renters shocked by sudden eviction notices
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — An Evansville woman is speaking out after she was one of many residents evicted from an Evansville Housing Authority (EHA) property. Court documents show the EHA’s management company Advantix Development Corporation filed 55 evictions last year. This year documents reveal the company has...
The Grinch makes special visit to kids at Deaconess
WARRICK CO., Ind. (WFIE) - A special visitor came down off Mt. Crumpet to make a surprise stop for children Tuesday at Deaconess Gateway. Dressed head to toe in green, the Grinch, strolled through the hallways visiting kids at the Deaconess in Newburgh, bringing smiles to patients and their families.
Vehicle fire causes delays for drivers on Oak Grove Road
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A vehicle fire caused some delays for drivers in Evansville Tuesday evening. Several agencies were called to the 6800 block of Oak Grove Road just off Burkhardt around 5:30 p.m. Dispatch says one vehicle caught on fire, but was not involved in a crash. Fortunately, no...
Names released of Warrick residents killed in reported murder-suicide
The Warrick County Coroner's Office has named the two people who died Saturday in what authorities are calling a murder-suicide. Coroner Alissa Salee-Enright on Monday morning identified the deceased as Chandler, Indiana, resident Brian Collins, 35, and 31-year-old Ashley Collins of Newburgh, Indiana. Autopsies for...
DoorDash driver accused of spraying substance on delivery says she was trying to spray...
A woman accused of spraying something on a food order, which allegedly sickened the people who placed the order, has been identified and is now facing charges.
Milder temps, maybe thunder this week
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) -Sunny skies helped temps climb back up toward the freezing mark on Monday. Clear skies will allow another drop into the lower 20s on Tuesday morning. Southerly winds will help boost temps into the middle 40s by Tuesday afternoon. The next weather maker of the week arrives late Wednesday and...
Drunk Nebraska Man Ends Up In Field
VANDERBURGH COUNTY, Ind (WOWO) — Deputies jailed a 21-year-old Nebraska man after they say he drove drunk and ended up in a field late Saturday night. Deputies found Mason Arnold about 30 feet off Old Green River Road around 11:20 p.m. They say he was visibly intoxicated and urinating...
Prescribed burn planned soon at Howell Wetlands in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) -- Wesselman Woods plans to conduct a prescribed burn at Howell Wetlands in the northern 2.2 acres of the prairie before the end of the year. The exact date will be determined 24-48 hours in advance based on weather conditions, possibly as soon as this week. Controlled...
Real estate developer buys 110 acres near USI
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Some new homes could soon be coming to the far west side. A local realtor shared she just sold 110 acres of land off University Parkway, close to the Lloyd Expressway. She says the land has rolling hills and two lakes. Records on the auditor’s website...

















