Indiana Supreme Court sets execution date for man convicted of killing 2 Evansville children
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB+WAVE) — The Indiana Supreme Court has set an execution date for a man sentenced to death for killing two children in Evansville 16 years ago. Jeffrey Weisheit is scheduled to be executed before sunrise Nov. 5 at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City. The court issued the order Friday, Aug. 28.
Man sentenced in North Evans Avenue arson
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – An Evansville man arrested earlier this year following an investigation into an intentionally set house fire has been sentenced. The Evansville Fire Department (EFD) says Joshua Eugene Vailes, 36, entered into a plea agreement on charges of Level 4 Felony Arson and Level 4 Felony Attempted Arson
Child hit by school bus in Vanderburgh County, taken to hospital with serious injuries
VANDERBURGH CO., Ind. (WFIE) - Authorities responded to the scene of a crash involving an Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation (EVSC) school bus and a child in Vanderburgh County on Tuesday. It happened around 3 p.m. on North St. Joseph Avenue, near Westbrook Boulevard. Officials with the Vanderburgh County Sherif
Affidavit: Man passes drug test in exchange for HVAC work
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A now former employee of ABK tracking is facing charges after police say he rigged a drug test. David Gibbs,54, is charged with obstruction of justice and interfering with a drug test. ABK tracking is the company that administers drug tests for people on probation in...
Evansville railroad crossing to be removed after damage complaints
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Evansville drivers say two eastside intersections are causing ongoing damage to their vehicles, but that problem may soon be gone. The railroad crossing at Morgan and Burkhardt is causing drivers some strain. They say it’s like driving over a pothole. It’s in the talks of being fixed. However,
Donut Burger Food Truck Finds New Home at Evansville African American Museum
The food truck behind the famous donut burger has been donated to the Evansville African American Museum, and it's already back in action this weekend.
“A mistake was made:” Henderson Animal Control changes approach to investigations
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Henderson County Animal Control has changed how it investigates animal cruelty cases following an officer’s “mistake.” A statement from animal control says that during an investigation in the Braxton Park neighborhood back in July, an officer removed a dead dog from a property without getting a
Man arrested for DUI at UTV accident scene, deputies say
GIBSON CO., Ind. (WFIE) -Gibson County Sheriff’s Office officials say a man was arrested at the scene of a UTV crash after showing signs of intoxication. According to a press release, deputies responded to an accident with injuries involving a UTV on County Road 500 South near County Road 1000 West on Saturday.
Evansville landmark makes most endangered list: ‘Too important to lose’
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Indiana Landmarks is highlighting ten historic landmarks that are on the brink of extinction, and two of them are right here in the Tri-State. The list includes “First Church of Christ, Scientist”, more commonly known today as Bethany Apostolic Church on Mulberry Street. Built...
Victim named in weekend Evansville shooting
The investigation is ongoing by Evansville Police.
