Intense Debate: EPD Reports Man Brandishes Firearm at Car Wash Staff Amid Dispute
14news.com - 11/09/2025 03:26:00 PM. Three days ago, an incident occurred in Evansville, Indiana, where a 46-year-old man, Jason Schimmel, was charged with Intimidation with a Deadly Weapon. Schimmel allegedly pointed a gun at car wash employees during an argument. This was not Schimmel's first run-in with the car...
EPD confiscates over 100 grams of narcotics in drug bust
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – Evansville Police seized more than 100 grams of narcotics in connection to the arrest of Johnny Detalente Jr. Tuesday afternoon. EPD Detalente led officers on a foot chase after fleeing the moped scooter he was driving and was later arrested on Maryland street. Upon apprehending the suspect,...
You Can’t Keep A Good Bar Down: Local Tavern Prepares To Re-Open
A local favorite, Hornville Tavern prepares to re-open with comfort food and more.
Motorcyclist injured in late-night crash in Vanderburgh County
This happened at around 10:30 p.m. on Highway 41 at West Stacer Road.
Police identify person of interest in Evansville dog theft
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Police say they have identified a person of interest in the break-in and dog theft at Evansville Animal Care and Control. Police say a person who had been denied an adoption returned to the shelter, smashed the glass door and stole a dog. The break-in forced the shelter to close that […]
Few people hurt in crash after gunfire breaks out in Owensboro neighborhood overnight
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - Police are investigating whether or not a shots fired incident is linked to a car crash in Owensboro late Tuesday night. Just before midnight, police say they received multiple reports of gunfire in the 1700 block of Parrish Plaza Drive. Witnesses told police that several vehicles...
Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office unveils new Litter Patrol Van
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Vanderburgh County officials have unveiled a new therapeutic work release litter patrol van as part of their Clean Streets Initiative. The program is staffed by work release participants and those ordered to complete community service hours. Sheriff Noah Robinson explained the van's...
Seton Harvest and Ascension Saint Vincent team up to fight food insecurity
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Seton Harvest and Ascension Saint Vincent are partnering to fight food insecurity in the Evansville area. Officials say the farm donates 80% of its crops to local families and is now implementing year-round growing methods. These include hydro-ponics and converting high tunnels to produce...
The Trip of a Lifetime: 86 veterans take off on 19th Honor Flight of...
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – 86 Tri-State veterans recently took off on Honor Flight of Southern Indiana’s 19th trip to Washington D.C.. For some, it was there first time seeing the monuments. The morning began with an early wake-up call. Veterans and guardians started arriving at the Evansville Regional Airport at 4...
Dog found tied up outside Animal Care & Control could soon be adopted
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – An abandoned dog may soon be looking for his new forever home just days after staff at Evansville Animal Care and Control found him tied near a sign just outside of their facility. The dog, King, was found tied up on Veterans Day. Animal Care and Control director Missy Mosby says […]
