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Last week the National Weather Service reported that drought conditions had have officially ended statewide after 324 consecutive days. The agency says recent rainfall over the past month has led to significant improvement. However, some areas in far southwest and north-central Indiana remain abnormally dry due to longer-term rainfall deficits.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office officials say a man is in jail after a hit-and-run incident that took place on Sunday. According to an affidavit, deputies were dispatched to the 6000 block of Ohara Drive in reference to a hit and run. Officials say the victim...

Sgt. Todd Ringle says he’ll have to get used to not being at the forefront of big news stories. “I won’t know what in the heck is going on,” says Ringle, who retired April 8 from the Indiana State Police’s Evansville Post after a 42-year run, including 25 as Public Information Officer. But it’s an adjustment he’s prepared to make. Having spent many...

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — A Madisonville woman has been arrested on charges of child abuse after authorities say a 3-year-old was treated for fentanyl poisoning. According to the Madisonville Police Department (MPD), on April 10 around 7:52 p.m., officers responded to a 911 call from Demontasia Thompson involving a medical emergency for a 3-year-old. Officers […]

NEWBURGH, Ind. (WEHT) – An agreement has apparently been reached in a Warrick County animal cruelty case. Shayna Burko was scheduled to go to trial on April 14, but court records show the trial has been canceled, and a plea and sentencing date has been set for June 1. Records do not show details of the […]

WARRICK COUNTY, Ind. (WFIE) - An update now on an animal cruelty case 14 News has been following. Shayna Burko was supposed to go to trial on Tuesday, April 14 in Warrick County, but court records show, she’s now planning to change her plea. A new hearing has been...

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HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Kentucky Cannabis Industry Association will be hosting a series of patient drive events across the state throughout April and May to help Kentuckians who qualify for a medical cannabis card navigate the registration process. A release from KCIA says their KY Patient Drives initiative is committed to making the process […]

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The Evansville City Council is urging Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission to pause utility rate increases amid growing affordability crisis. According to a press release, the resolution follows recent testimony shared during the IURC’s affordability listening session, where Mayor Stephanie Terry and several Evansville residents voiced deep concern about the rising cost of energy and its impact on household stability.