Henderson honors officers for bravery; welcomes new recruits
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEVV) -- The Henderson Police Department recently celebrated a day of recognition and new beginnings, spotlighting both heroic actions and the introduction of new officers. Officers Wareyko, Hatchett, Quinn, and Edwards received accolades at the City Meeting for their bravery during a structure fire...
Young & Established steps in after storms force Target to discard food
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Hundreds of families in Evansville received food donations this week thanks to a power outage at a local Target store. On Tuesday night, Young and Established, a community organization, received a large food donation after the Target on Evansville's east side lost power. "We got...
Cleanup underway at site of Morton Avenue warehouse fire
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Cleanup is now underway at the site of a large warehouse fire in Evansville. City officials say crews have started cleanup at the site of the Morton Avenue warehouse fire, which broke out in October 2022. Authorities eventually determined the fire was started by trespassers who started a...
Indianapolis man arrested in Vanderburgh County over fraudulent business
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – An Indianapolis man was arrested in Vanderburgh County on Wednesday after authorities say he opened a fraudulent bank account under a local woman’s name. According to an affidavit, authorities were alerted to the fraudulent activities after a woman reported that she received a letter in the...
Swig Opening First Location in Evansville, Indiana
Swig, the home of the Original Dirty Soda, will be opening a location in Evansville. Here's everything you need to know.
Evansville man accused of trying to spend $1.38 on stolen credit card
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – An Evansville man was booked into the Vanderburgh County Jail earlier this week after authorities say he admitted to trying to use someone else’s credit card at a local business. Authorities say a man reported that he misplaced his credit card in front of the Evansville Civic Center, and an...
Police: Evansville man arrested following pursuit for driving over 100 mph on Lloyd Expressway
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Evansville man faces numerous charges following a police chase late Wednesday night. Evansville Police said 54-year-old Derek Clark was arrested following the chase that included one of the parking lots for Dexter Elementary. According to police, officers conducted speed enforcement along...
EPD investigating stabbing incident
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Police Department officials say they are investigating a stabbing after they were sent to a local hospital in reference to a person with a stab wound Wednesday. Officers say the victim told them it happened on South Roosevelt Drive near Adams Avenue. Police say they...
Evansville church asking for volunteers to pack meals to help fight world hunger
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - In Evansville, the Blue Grass Church is in need of volunteers to help fight against world hunger. Officials say they’ll have volunteers packing up to 500,000 meals at the church on Petersburg Road, along with the Vanderburgh 4-H Center Auditorium. They say two ways you...
Evansville Animal Care and Control starts food pantry
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – In response to dogs being reportedly tied up and abandoned in various places throughout the city, Evansville Animal Care and Control (EACC) is starting a pet food pantry. EACC notes that recently its officers have been responding to dogs left tied up outside on public property — left out in...

















