Evansville IN

EVANSVILLE, Ind (WEHT) – A house fire on Evansville’s west side prompted a 3-alarm response early Wednesday morning. According to Vanderburgh County Fire Department Deputy Chief Jarrod Sights, the fire happened in the 3100 block of Koring Road. He says a family was woken up by the fire but got out safely with no injuries. […]

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — A suspect faces multiple felony charges following an early-morning shootout Wednesday at an apartment complex on the city’s north side. 20-year-old Michael Dortch was arrested after Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of gunfire in the 300 block of Norma Drive around 1:20 a.m.. Dortch is charged with two counts of criminal recklessness with a deadly...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — An automotive components manufacturer plans to close its Evansville facility by the end of 2026, a move that will eliminate more than 260 jobs. RESRG Automotive notified state officials that it will permanently close its plant at 601 N. Congress Ave.. The closure will result in the elimination of 266 positions, including 212 hourly and 54 salaried roles.

Police say two children, ages nine and ten, were living there.

OWENSBORO, KY — A statewide search for an escaped inmate has concluded after authorities successfully located her in Barren County on Sunday. The Kentucky State Police Post 16 in Henderson announced that Angela S. Long, 45, is back in custody. Long had been the subject of an active search since fleeing from Dismas Charities in Owensboro on the evening of April 10, 2026.

Both were booked into the Vanderburgh County Jail.

OWENSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) -- A section of State Road 165 in Owensville has been shut down due a water main break, according to local authorities on Tuesday. The Gipson County Sheriff’s Office alerted the public about the incident at 12:39 p.m. on Brummitt Street. Officials are advising motorists to avoid the area as crews work to address the situation.

A longtime Evansville restaurant says rising costs forced them to stop serving tomatoes. It could signal more menu changes ahead.

FRESNO, California - Jermen Rudd III, a 39-year-old from Wentzville, Missouri, was sentenced to over six years in prison for his involvement in a narcotics conspiracy at a federal prison, according to U.S. Attorney Eric Grant. Rudd was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Kirk E. Sherriff for conspiracy to distribute narcotics and introducing a controlled substance into prison, following an investigation into the...

The town of Mt. Vernon has decorated its water tower to commemorate the 250th anniversary of America. It's just one of many ways they're gearing up for the celebration.