USI to expand outdoor learning with $150,000 environmental grant
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — The University of Southern Indiana is launching a three-year project to expand outdoor education and recreation at its nature preserve, fueled by a $150,000 grant from the National Environmental Education Foundation. The project, titled "Nature’s Classroom: Bridging Education and...
Spring Is Here And So Are Evansville’s Best Frosty Treats
As the heat cranks up, there's nothing like the classic taste of root beer to take you back to summer days in Evansville.
Owner of rundown Evansville trailer park has issues in Illinois, too
EVANSVILLE — The owner of a dilapidated mobile home park off Oak Hill Road in Evansville is operating in the same manner in a neighboring state, racking up thousands of dollars in unpaid bills and leaving his residents mired in squalid conditions. Evansville residents have been living without running water for around...
Henderson to begin annual spring pickup
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — For those already starting spring cleaning or about to start the city of Henderson’s first phase of its annual spring cleanup will soon begin. It starts at 7 a.m. on Monday. Crews will stop by to pick up certain items at homes south of Second Street. Acceptable items include tree limbs, […]
Man arrested after hit-and-run on Stringtown Rd, officials say
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Police Department officials say a man is in jail after a hit-and-run According to an affidavit, officers responded to a report of a hit-and-run that happened in the 5000 block of Stringtown Road. Officials say a man driving a pickup truck, later identified as Coty...
Chandler mine collapse update – 1 year later
CHANDLER, Ind. — One year after an underground mine collapse shook a neighborhood in Chandler, town officials say the ground has finally stabilized—marking a major step forward in recovery efforts. The collapse, which happened roughly 120 feet below the surface, was initially described as a sinkhole in early...
Toyota investing $200 million in Gibson Co. plant
PRINCETON, Ind. (WFIE) - Toyota has announced one billion dollars in investments for Indiana and Kentucky. That includes 200 million dollars to increase capacity for the Grand Highlander vehicle at the plant in Gibson County. “It’s a great investment in our community and it says a lot about how Toyota...
Criminal investigation underway after intentionally set fire injures one
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Fire Department officials are investigating a fire that took place on Edgar Street on Friday. According to a press release, crews responded to a report of a structure fire in the 2800 block of Edgar Street on Evansville’s north side on Friday. Officials say...
Owensville man arrested on battery charge after 911 call
GIBSON COUNTY, Ind. (WEVV) — A 911 call reporting a physical disturbance on Saturday evening led to the arrest of an Owensville man on felony charges, according to authorities. The Gibson County Sheriff's Office said dispatch received the call at approximately 5:04 p.m. on March 21, reporting an incident...
NM: Great American Flag Preservation Group Brings 2nd-Largest American Flag to Spaceport America
One of the largest flags ever produced made its way to Spaceport America on the weekend of March 13-15, 2026, for comprehensive cleaning. Josh Dorfman and AJ Rehberg, co-founders of the Great American Flag Preservation Group, transported the world’s second-largest American flag to Spaceport America where it was...
