Elevated Wildfire Risk Expected This Afternoon
The National Weather Service is warning of an increased risk for wildfires this afternoon as a combination of dry conditions and gusty winds move through the region. Forecasters say breezy south winds, low relative humidity levels, and dry vegetation will create an environment favorable for fire growth, particularly between noon and 7 p.m. Wind gusts are expected to contribute to the rapid spread of...
Record Heat, Rain Chances Return
Rain chances return to Southern Indiana late tonight and into Monday morning. We expect light precipitation, generally a quarter-inch or less. After this initial system passes, high pressure will largely dominate our weather pattern. Near record warmth is anticipated for Tuesday and Wednesday, with highs climbing into the mid to...
Listen: Last call for Firefighter Beth Braden who died last month of cancer
NEWBURGH, Ind. (WFIE) - Saturday was a day to celebrate the life of Firefighter/EMT Beth Braden. Newburgh Volunteer Fire Department shared video of part of her procession, as well as the audio of her last call over dispatch. As we told you, 36-year-old Beth Braden died March 19 after a...
UE students and faculty build 18 yard barns for future Habitat homes
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Nearly 200 University of Evansville students and faculty rolled up their sleeves to build 18 yard barns for future Habitat for Humanity homes. They worked Saturday alongside future homeowners as well as Habitat’s Core Crew - who are volunteers who give at least 80 hours per year.
‘Project Lifesaver’ now in Gibson Co. to help find people prone to wandering
GIBSON CO., Ind. (WFIE) - Project Lifesaver is now in Gibson County. It’s been obtained by the Emergency Management Agency. We’ve told you about it before in other counties, such as Posey, Ohio, and Daviess. It includes a device designed to help find people prone to wandering due...
Deadly crash investigation underway in Henderson
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - A crash has claimed a life in Henderson. First responders tell us it happened Sunday afternoon, around 2 p.m., at Borax and Green Street. They say the crash involved a semi, and one person was killed. We are working to get more information.
Police Searching for Escaped Inmate in Kentucky
Angela S. Long escaped from a re-entry facility in Owensboro, Ky., on April 10 and was last seen entering a black car
Evansville man charged with indecent exposure
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — An Evansville man was arrested early Sunday morning after police say he exposed himself in public. An affidavit says a woman on Morton Avenue called police after she saw her neighbor on his front porch touching himself inappropriately. The woman identified her neighbor as Jorge Sanchez, 66. Police say they received […]
49th Annual Easterseals Telethon Returns to Help Local Families
A beloved Evansville tradition is back as the Easterseals Telethon celebrates 80 years of helping local families and changing lives.
Evansville starts initiative to save the bees
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Evansville is doing its part to help save the bees. Bee City USA is an initiative that helps cities become more pollinator friendly. Lectures, activities and success stories told at the University of Evansville gave people insight on how to help in pollinator conservation. Parks and Recreation Deputy Director Paul Bouseman […]
