Kentucky woman sentenced in deadly 2025 shooting of boyfriend
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A Henderson woman accused of fatally shooting her boyfriend in 2025 was sentenced to 12-years in prison earlier this week. According to Commonwealth’s Attorney Herbert McKee Jr., Lauren Jarvis will serve 85% of her sentence before she will be eligible for parole following a plea deal. As part of
Kentucky homeowners feel the pinch as insurance costs rise
HENDERSON, Ky. — A majority of U.S. homeowners are seeing higher home insurance bills, and Kentucky families are no exception, according to a new national survey. Seventy-one percent of homeowners report that their home insurance costs have increased over the past few years, with 42% saying the rise has been substantia
Suspect involved in overnight shots fired near Haynie’s Corner in custody
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Police Department officials say they are investigating multiple reports of shots fired overnight Thursday on Riverside Drive near Haynie’s Corner. According to dispatch, received multiple calls about shots fired in the 100 block of Madison Avenue. Police say one of the 911 callers s
State Road 68 to close in Warrick County for project
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Indiana Department of Transportation announced a portion of State Road 68 will be closed in Warrick County next week. According to a release, crews will close the road between Cherry Street and Spurgeon Road near Lynnville on May 26 for a structure replacement project. Work is anticipated to
Where Kids Can Find FREE Breakfast and Lunch in Evansville This Summer
Summer break might be a slightly stressful time for parents, but I think it’s universally loved by the students. It’s a chance to catch up on sleep, relax, play, and recharge before school starts back up in August. But summer can be a challenge for families who count on school meals during the year.
EVPL to host Baptisttown walking tour presentation and discussion
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The Evansville Vanderburgh County Historical Society will soon host a walking tour of historic Baptisttown. According to EVPL, it will take place at 1 p.m. on May 16. Officials say it will begin with a presentation in the Large Group Room of Central Library. The presentation will be led by Evans
TRAFFIC ALERT: Tekoppel Ave closed for Lloyd4U project
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - An update in a big traffic alert on the Westside of Evansville. Tekoppel Avenue is closed right now under the Lloyd Expressway. Lloyd4U crews are putting in that overpass up right now. Work is expected to wrap up by tomorrow. Lloyd4U officials say the road is...
Henderson high school students walk down memory lane ahead of graduation
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - Thursday was a blast from the past for Henderson County seniors. They did their “senior walks” today through some of their old schools. Students lined the halls of South Middle School to cheer them on ahead of graduation day. One student told us it...
Indiana Governor Mike Braun declares May as Hadi Shrine Funsters Month
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — The Hadi Shrine Funsters received a proclamation from Indiana Governor Mike Braun. The governor declared May as Hadi Shrine Funsters Month in the Hoosier state. To celebrate, the funsters showed up in true fashion with their famous bucking car and trolley. Governor Braun says Thursday’s event
OCU employees say they still have not been paid
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Employees at Oakland City University say they still have not received their paychecks from last week. The university says a bank transfer is taking longer than expected, causing the problem. On Wednesday, the university addressed fears about its future by saying it has agreed to a partnership wi

















