Fundraiser this weekend for paralyzed Evansville woman
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - There’s a big fundraiser this weekend for Mary Engleman. On August 26, 2025, Engleman was participating in ROTC training exercise that left her paralyzed from the waist down. She has been going through treatment, and now her friends and family are setting up a fundraiser.
Evansville Police find 2 sick adults covered in feces; caregiver arrested
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – An Evansville woman was arrested and charged with neglect after authorities say two family members in her care were left covered in feces in an apartment for at least several days. According to an affidavit, authorities were dispatched to the 8100 block of Lincoln Avenue on May 1 after an apartment […]
Newburgh man confesses to soliciting nude photographs from juvenile
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A Newburgh man accused of soliciting nude photographs from a juvenile in exchange for favors reportedly confessed to investigators that he had been doing so for approximately two years. According to a probable cause affidavit, officers were dispatched to a report of a disturbance in the 7400 block of Camp Brosend […]
Evansville couple charged with neglecting disabled relative
EVANSVILLE – City police on Wednesday reported finding a developmentally disabled man suffering from open wounds on both feet — injuries so severe a blanket covering them had adhered to the sores — along with what appeared to be a burn on his arm, inside a home with no running water and little in the way of food. The discovery quickly led to the arrest of the...
EPD arrests two suspects after an autistic man was found living in unsafe condtions
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — On Sunday, Evansville Police conducted a welfare check at a home on the 1100 block of West Missouri Street after receiving a phone call from a concerned woman regarding the living conditions of her non-verbal autistic brother. During the welfare check, police learned that Tamara...
Cops Cycling for Survivors bike tour to pass through Tri-State in July
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Indiana State Police troopers have announced the dates for this year’s “Cops Cycling for Survivors” event. For the past 25 years, the bike tour has gone across Indiana to honor the lives of those killed in the line of duty. Officials say on...
Couple charged with neglect of autistic adult
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - An Evansville couple is in jail after police say they found an adult family member with special needs in deplorable conditions. Tamara Eaton and Micheal Tinsley are charged with neglect of a dependent causing injury and obstruction of justice. Police say the two had been caring...
Largest Splash Pad In The State Located In Evansville
The state’s largest splash pad will be located right here in Evansville. Construction for the $24 million project will begin this month at the former Lloyd Pool site. The new splash pad will be fully ADA accessible and feature multiple interactive areas designed for a range of age groups, including a toddler zone, a mixed-use zone, and a dedicated area for children ages...
Woman accused of stealing $1.3K from employer
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - An Evansville woman is accused of stealing more than $1,000 from her employer. Officers say 51-year-old Tamara Iglesias worked at Gordon Foods. They say she would reprint receipts from customers then issue a refund after the customer left. Police say Iglesias is on camera pocketing the...
Over 100 EVSC students matched with employers at OptIN event
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Some EVSC students were matched with some employers at the Old National Events Plaza. Over 100 EVSC students signed employment contracts with EVSC’s OptIN program on May 6. According to the EVSC, the OptIN program, which stands for Opportunities through Partnerships that Transform and Inspire, is intended to educate students on […]
