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HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A baby was delivered in a Denny’s parking lot on Thursday morning with the help of a Gibson County Sheriff’s deputy. Couple Caleb Bare and Myranda McCoy were on their way to the hospital preparing for the arrival of their child. However, McCoy went into labor in the parking lot and […]

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Police are on the scene of a dog attack that has left one person hurt. Officials say a call came in around 4:00 p.m. for an animal complaint in the 200 block of E Florida Street. One officer says one person was hurt in a...

KENTUCKY — The Ohio County Sheriff’s Office in Kentucky announced the arrest of a Sebree man Wednesday evening following a lengthy investigation that began in August. Deputies said Abel Echeverria was taken into custody on December 1, 2025, on an Ohio County arrest and indictment warrant. He was booked into the Ohio...

EVANSVILLE, Ky. (WEHT) — Evansville Water and Sewer Utility (EWSU) is moving to shut down its waste dumping station. This comes after local waste haulers received a letter from the company that the station would be shutting down January 1. Executive director Vic Kelson says this move is an effort to put customers at...

KNOX COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A Gibson County father has been charged with neglect of a dependent after police in Knox County said he was driving under the influence while his children were inside the vehicle. Jaret VanPatten, 27, was taken into custody on December 2 after a traffic stop in Knox County. A Knox […]

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - West Side Nut Club officials have named their pick for the 2028 Fall Festival Chairman. According to a press release, Jon Yeager will lead the 2028 Fall Festival as Chairman. Officials say Yeager has served on the West Side Nut Club Board of Directors for the...

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) -- The Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office recently stated scammers have been making calls claiming to be them. Authorities warned these scammers seek personal or financial information and may attempt to convince individuals to make payments, sometimes even requesting Bitcoin. If you receive a...

An Evansville man is behind bars in Wabash County following his arrest on Friday. It was just before 9pm when a Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on Highway 1 South. While pulled over, the deputy discovered 34-year-old Jordan Emery had an outstanding warrant. Further investigation led to more charges...

Craving comfort food that tastes like it came from a familiar kitchen table, not a corporate line? Friendship Diner in Evansville delivers big portions, friendly faces, and a menu that regulars swear by. The chopped steak is the star, but the breakfast lineup and daily specials make it hard to...