Thelma Cobb Disappears After Visiting Friends in Fort Branch Indiana
The disappearance of Thelma Jean Cobb remains one of Indiana’s oldest unresolved missing person cases. Thelma vanished during 1946 after reportedly traveling to visit relatives in Fort Branch, Indiana. Missing person records commonly list January 1, 1946, as the date she disappeared, although the surviving information
FTC imposter scam targeting Newburgh residents, police say
NEWBURGH, Ind. (WFIE) - The Newburgh Police Department is warning of yet another phone scam on the rise. Officers say scammers are now posing as representatives of the Federal Trade Commission. These scammers may claim you’re under investigation, owe money or need to provide personal information. NPD is reminding...
Country star Thomas Rhett showcases his favorite Evansville stops in new tour vlog
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Thomas Rhett made the most out of his trip to the Tri-state this week, hitting several Evansville favorites before taking the stage at the Ford Center. The country star documented his local tour stop in a new vlog, which included a stop at Samuel’s for a...
16-year-old arrested for robbery held on $10,000 bond, officials say
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - An Evansville teenager charged with robbery is being held on a $10,000 bond in the Vanderburgh County Jail. According to the affidavit, 16-year-old Dolver Perez Hampton was arrested after evidence was found linking him to a robbery investigation from late July. They say Perez Hampton was...
Evansville man accused of threatening officer while being taken to jail
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - An Evansville man faces multiple charges after police say he threatened to attack an officer and “cook” him following a stop Thursday. Jason Young was arrested and booked into the Vanderburgh County Jail on Thursday. He is charged with intimidation, possession of marijuana, and refusal to iden
Second body found in Ohio River identified, officials say
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The body found in the Ohio River during the search of another missing person was identified. The Warrick County Coroner’s Office says 41-year-old Salvatore Fiorino was identified as the person recovered near the Angel Mounds Boat Ramp Thursday in Warrick County. [PREVIOUS: Body pulled from...
Water main break in Darmstadt
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A water main break has happened in Darmstadt on Boonville New Harmony Road. The break was between Saint Joe Avenue and Darmstadt Road. The area is currently under a boil advisory. All water used for cooking and drinking should be boiled for at least five minutes before using.
Overdose Awareness Day event returning to Henderson’s Central Park
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - An annual event aimed at shining light on addiction and recovery is returning to Henderson next week. Organizers at the Warm Center are preparing to host the Overdose Awareness Day event at Central Park. That’s from 2 to 6 Saturday afternoon. The event will host speakers,...
Investigation leads to multiple arrests, illegal firearms found
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Evansville Police Department says detectives with the Street Crimes Unit followed up on information about illegal firearms activity in the 700 block of Chateau Drive. The SCU was able to identify Kendan Thomas and Konnor Kiper as suspects. After Thomas and Kiper were observed leaving the sam
Man arrested after trying to set fire at Evansville hospital, police say
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Ascension St. Vincent Hospital Police Department officials say a man is in jail after trying to start a fire at hospital. According to an affidavit, the suspect, later identified as James Comenzind, was spotted holding a gas can in the Emergency Room parking lot around 7 p.m. on Thursday.
