Police identify person of interest in Evansville dog theft
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Police say they have identified a person of interest in the break-in and dog theft at Evansville Animal Care and Control. Police say a person who had been denied an adoption returned to the shelter, smashed the glass door and stole a dog. The break-in forced the shelter to close that […]
Few people hurt in crash after gunfire breaks out in Owensboro neighborhood overnight
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - Police are investigating whether or not a shots fired incident is linked to a car crash in Owensboro late Tuesday night. Just before midnight, police say they received multiple reports of gunfire in the 1700 block of Parrish Plaza Drive. Witnesses told police that several vehicles...
Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office unveils new Litter Patrol Van
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Vanderburgh County officials have unveiled a new therapeutic work release litter patrol van as part of their Clean Streets Initiative. The program is staffed by work release participants and those ordered to complete community service hours. Sheriff Noah Robinson explained the van's...
Seton Harvest and Ascension Saint Vincent team up to fight food insecurity
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Seton Harvest and Ascension Saint Vincent are partnering to fight food insecurity in the Evansville area. Officials say the farm donates 80% of its crops to local families and is now implementing year-round growing methods. These include hydro-ponics and converting high tunnels to produce...
The Trip of a Lifetime: 86 veterans take off on 19th Honor Flight of...
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – 86 Tri-State veterans recently took off on Honor Flight of Southern Indiana’s 19th trip to Washington D.C.. For some, it was there first time seeing the monuments. The morning began with an early wake-up call. Veterans and guardians started arriving at the Evansville Regional Airport at 4...
Dog found tied up outside Animal Care & Control could soon be adopted
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – An abandoned dog may soon be looking for his new forever home just days after staff at Evansville Animal Care and Control found him tied near a sign just outside of their facility. The dog, King, was found tied up on Veterans Day. Animal Care and Control director Missy Mosby says […]
Heartfelt Boonville Goodwill Find Leads to Search for “Kasey”
A local woman bought a book at the Boonville Goodwill, and the heartfelt message found inside has her and the community searching for its rightful owner.
Historic Owensboro church up for sale
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A historic Owensboro church is up for sale. Breckenridge Street United Methodist Church is on the market for $595,000 after it closed last year. The property is 10,000 square feet and includes an ornate sanctuary with vibrant stained glass windows, classrooms, offices and a fellowship hall...
Gibson County deputy bit by dog while serving papers
GIBSON COUNTY, Ind. (WEVV) — A Gibson County Sheriff's Office deputy was injured by a dog during an incident on Wednesday morning. Around 9 a.m., a deputy was attempting to serve a civil process paper at a home on North 100 West near Princeton. At the residence, the sheriff's...
Tri-State Food Bank giving emergency food distributions this week
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - While Tri-State SNAP recipients are missing crucial assistance due to the shutdown, the Tri-State Food Bank is doing emergency food distributions this week. Today’s giveaway was at the Memorial Lofts housing complex near Lincoln Avenue and Bayard Park. Non-perishable food items, along with...
