Evansville soldier comes home after 3 years in South Korea
U.S. Army Specialist Justin Moore returned to Evansville after serving three years in South Korea.
U.S. 41 in northern Vanderburgh County reopens after crash
Dispatch states it is on U.S. 41 by Petersburg Road.
Highway 41 reopens after fiery crash, officials say
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Dispatch confirms a crash that turned into a working fire closed Highway 41 earlier this evening. Officials say crews were on scene putting the fire out in the northbound lanes of Highway 41 near Petersburg Road. At this time, they could not provide any information on...
The Laid-Back BBQ Restaurant In Kentucky Where You Can Eat For Just Less Than...
In the heart of Owensboro, where the air is perpetually scented with hickory smoke and barbecue sauce might as well be the official town perfume, sits Ole South Barbeque. A temple of smoked meat that won’t leave your wallet in ashes. This unassuming brick building with its wooden barrel...
Fall Festival parade draws crowd to West Franklin street
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — A Fall Festival tradition drew a large crowd to West Franklin Street today. About 100 floats and bands participated in this year’s parade and marched down West Franklin Street to Saint Joseph Avenue. Floats were judged and cash prizes were awarded to the top 5 for decorations. Dozens of...
Death Row Inmate Roy Lee Ward Executed Early Friday Morning
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. (WOWO) – Death row inmate Roy Lee Ward was executed by lethal injection early Friday morning at the Indiana State Prison. Ward was convicted and sentenced to death for the 2001 rape and murder of 15-year-old Stacy Payne in Spencer County. Ward’s conviction and death sentence...
Princeton’s Jackie Young adds third WNBA Championship, to her uber-impressive resume
PHOENIX, AZ. (WFIE) - Jackie Young is no stranger to winning -- and not just winning, but raising trophies. Friday night was a fantastic night, for the Princeton native, as she helped the Las Vegas Aces, win their third WNBA championship, in four years!. The Aces won, 97-86, over the...
Cornhole teams raise money for Evansville non-profit
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Teams tossing bags, winning prizes and changing lives. The 3rd Annual Perfect Arc Cornhole Tournament returned to Evansville Saturday. Arc of Evansville supports individuals with disabilities in our community to live more independent, empowered lives. Teams had the opportunity to play...
Evansville’s Purdue alumni unite to ensure no kid sleeps on the floor
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Volunteers gathered in Evansville to build beds for children in need as part of an event organized by the Purdue Alumni Club of Evansville. Participants assembled at 1167 South Green River Road on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 8 a.m. to noon to lend a hand to the "Sleep in Heavenly Peace"...
Third person booked into Vanderburgh Co. Jail in connection with shooting near Fall Festival
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The man Evansville Police say was shot near the Fall Festival Wednesday has now been booked into the Vanderburgh County Jail. 27-year-old Kamarius Foster has been charged with Intimidation, Disorderly Conduct, Battery with Bodily Waste, and Dealing Marijuana. According to police, Foster was...
