Shots fired near Six Strings on Franklin during fight, police say
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Police Department officials are investigating a shots fired incident that took place overnight near Six Strings on Franklin. According to police, multiple people were outside fighting around 2 a.m. on Friday. Officials say when an off-duty officer was in the middle of breaking up...
EPD asking for public’s help in finding missing man
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Police Department officials say they are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing man. According to officers, 54-year-old David Duff was last seen on March 5. He’s described as being 5-foot-9 with brown hair and brown eyes. If you have any...
Meet Finnley! The Warrick Humane Society Pet of the Week
Let's learn more about this week's pet of the week, Finnley!
EFD: investigation into house fire on E. Indiana Street Wednesday night
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Crews from the Evansville Fire Department knock down a house fire Wednesday night. The call went out around 7:30 p.m. at a home in the 2200 block of East Indiana Street, not far from Boeke Road and the Lloyd Expressway. Crews spotted flames on one side...
Missing 10-year-old boy found safe, officials say
WAYNE CO., Ill. (WFIE) - Wayne County Sheriff’s Office officials say they have found a 10-year-old boy who went missing. As we previously reported, multiple other agencies were searching for the boy. Officials say he is safe and has been returned to his family.
This No-Frills BBQ Joint In Kentucky Serves The Most Mouthwatering Ribs You’ll Ever Taste
Some people spend their whole lives searching for the perfect rack of ribs, and you’ve probably driven past it a hundred times without knowing it. Ole South Barbeque in Owensboro is where Kentucky barbecue dreams come true, and trust me, your taste buds are about to thank you for finally paying attention.
City of Evansville honored for 2026 budget, will hold forum next month
EVANSVILLE — The Government Finance Officers Association has awarded the city with a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for this year's budget. According to a news release from Mayor Stephanie Terry's office, this is the first time the city has received national recognition for its budgeting. The city will be...
Deaconess Health Discusses Colon Cancer Awareness Month
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and doctors say it is preventable if polyps are caught early through screenings. Deaconess Health Doctors Mia Hindi and Heather Matheson join Daybreak to talk about risk factors, screenings, and treatments.
2026 City/County Grant Cycle opens in Henderson
The City of Henderson and Henderson County Fiscal Court have opened the 2026 City/County Grant Cycle, offering funding for nonprofit organizations that serve local residents. The program provides up to $15,000 from the City and $15,000 from the County, for a total of $30,000 per applicant.
Homelessness Connect to serve Evansville’s low-income and homeless communities
Homelessness Connect in Evansville will provide essential services, including legal aid, job opportunities, personal care, and meals, to over 700 low-income individuals and those facing homelessness Thursday at the CK Newsome Center. 44news reporter Courtney Green has the details.

















