EPD holds recruitment event for women
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The Evansville Police Department hosted an opening for women who are curious about a career in law enforcement. The department had an informative recruiting event where it gave attendees the chance to hear directly from the female officers about their experience on the job, ask questions and...
EPA regulation rollbacks continue to impact Evansville area
EVANSVILLE — Coal plant operators now have even longer to clean up coal ash ponds across the United States under an updated rule from the Environmental Protection Agency. Coal ash, toxic waste left after coal is burned for electricity , is one of the largest industrial waste streams in the United States. The ash is...
Evans Elementary School students celebrate the first day of Spring
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — A group of students at Evans Elementary School in Evansville took advantage of the first day of spring today by bringing ideas to beautify their school to life. Their day began with an assembly then the students were able to showcase their change-maker projects. Earlier this school year,...
EPD: Woman injured, cat dies after house fire in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - One woman is in the hospital being evaluated a house fire Friday afternoon on Evansville’s north side. This happened just after 3:00 p.m. in the 2800 block of Edgar Street, which is in the North Park area. Officers were first dispatched to this area, saying...
“We are relieved”: Evansville begins demolition of deteriorating neighborhood
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — The city of Evansville began its demolition of 10 properties in the Oak Hill Mobile Home Park. This follows an emergency raze order that took place on March 12. “This place has been like this for years and nothing has happened,” says resident Bill May. “Now that something is happening, we […]
Vanderburgh County officials warn public of Area Plan Commission scam
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The Vanderburgh County Commissioners and Mayor Stephanie Terry are warning the public of a scam targeting individuals and businesses involved in the Site Review process through the Area Plan Commission. According to a press release, scammers are using publicly available information from APC...
Thrill-seekers to rappel down downtown Evansville building for Granted
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Local thrill-seekers will descend nine stories down the side of the CenterPoint Energy building next month to raise money for children facing life-threatening conditions. The nonprofit organization Granted announced its signature "Over the Edge" fundraising event will return to downtown...
East side neighborhood clean up progressing
EVANSVILLE,IN- Residents on the east side of Evansville are beginning to see signs of progress as the city works to clear out damaged homes and long-standing debris from a troubled property. What was once filled with trash, deteriorating trailers, and unsafe conditions is now being transformed. In just over a...
Over the Edge charity event returns to downtown Evansville
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Over the Edge will soon return to Evansville. The event for granted invites people to take a leap of faith down the side of the CenterPoint Energy building in Downtown Evansville. The goal is to raise at least $1,000. The organization has been around for over 40 years and helps to […]
American Legion holds annual Easter Egg Hunt in Newburgh
NEWBURGH, Ind. (WFIE) - The American Legion hosted their annual Easter Egg hunt at Amex Soccer Field in Newburgh Friday. The event has been there for over 35 years. The hunt was on for kids up to 10 years old. One event organizer says the tradition means a lot to...
