Judge scolds outburst of laughter from courtroom during Gibson County murder trial
GIBSON COUNTY, Ind. (WEHT) – The state has rested its case in a murder trial for an Gibson County man following a trial day that included testimony from his brother-in-law, interrogation footage and an unusual outburst of laughter from those in attendance. Patrick Waite is accused of killing three people in his home la
Local pediatrician reminds families about fireworks safety ahead of July 4
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - America’s 250th birthday celebration is coming up this Saturday, and with that, may come some larger than usual celebrations. While fireworks are the go-to attraction for many on the 4th of July, one Evansville doctor is encouraging those will be celebrating to do so safely.
If You’ve Driven Through Henderson, You Already Know About This Curve
What's the scariest road you've ever driven on? (Mine was a one-lane on the side of a New Mexico mountain, and it was a white-knuckler.)
17-year-old Evansville boy identified in Oakland City drowning
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Gibson County Coroner has identified a 17-year-old who drowned at New Lake in Oakland City Monday afternoon. According to officials, Charlie Lakjohn of Evansville was pulled from the lake on Monday. Other swimmers looked for the boy for approximately five minutes before calling 911. This is
Couple arrested after small dog found in 122-degree car
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WKRC) - A couple was arrested after leaving their small dog in a hot car for more than 40 minutes, according to WFIE. Frank Copley, 79, and Nancy Copley, 80, have been charged with animal cruelty in Evansville, Indiana. Police reported the dog was found in the car...
NWS posts rainfall totals from weekend downpours
The National Weather Service in Paducah completed its tornado damage survey, and turned to the flash flooding numbers from four states. Multiple rounds of very heavy rain and training thunderstorms moved across our region from the afternoon of June 25th through the morning of June 28th. Rainfall totals of 3 to 12" were
Evansville man accused of trying to swallow cocaine during arrest
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - An Evansville man is spending time in the Vanderburgh County Jail after being arrested on drug dealing charges early Tuesday morning. Shortly after midnight, 24-year-old Carron Johnson was pulled over on Washington Avenue for a traffic stop. Evansville Police say during the stop, Johnson admit
Three Arrested in Evansville Armed Robbery Investigation
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Three men have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery which occurred earlier this month in Evansville, according to the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office. The investigation began on June 9 after the sheriff's office said a victim reported being robbed in the 200...
FedEx Shipping Center permanently closing in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — The FedEx Shipping Center at 6530 Interchange Road is set to permanently close. Customers were sent an email on Tuesday notifying them of the closure. The email said the center would close on August 29. Officials with FedEx say they cannot provide final details on impacted employees as they ar
Guest collapses at Holiday World
SPENCER COUNTY, Ind. (WEHT) — A man collapsed at Holiday World on Tuesday afternoon. Officials with the park say a guest collapsed in the Thanksgiving section of the park. His family began performing CPR until EMTs arrived to continue life-saving measures. The man was then taken off-site. Officials have not said what c
