Crews battle fire on East Indiana Street in Evansville
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Crews were called to a house fire in Evansville on Wednesday. Officials with Evansville Dispatch say they got a call at 7:32 p.m. about a structure fire. They say EFD, EPD and AMR were dispatched to East Indiana Street to battle the blaze. Officials with EFD say the fire is under […]
Visit Owensboro names Burger Week People’s Choice winner
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials representing Visit Owensboro have presented an award to the winner of the People’s Choice category for this year’s Burger Week. A trophy was presented to staff at Libertalia Coffee & Bagels for their Buc-ee’s Brisket Jam Burger. In a video of the presentation, it was also announced...
Accident with injuries reported in Evansville
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Crews are on scene of an accident with injuries in Evansville. According to dispatch, a call came in at 1:28 p.m. of an accident with injuries on Lynch Road and Burkhardt. Officials did not say how many people were injured but did say that two vehicles were involved. Dispatch says crews […]
Mesker Park Zoo’s jaguar turns 20
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Mesker Park Zoo is celebrating the 20th birthday of Beliza, a jaguar who has outlived both the average life expectancy for her species and a cancer diagnosis that once gave her only months to live. Zoo officials say jaguars typically live 12 to 15 years in...
Indiana City Among the U.S.’s Most Overweight and Obese
One Indiana city found itself on a new ranking of the most overweight and obese cities in the country, and it might not be the one you'd expect.
EPA holds public meetings on Jacobsville Superfund site, urges residents to get soil and...
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The Environmental Protection Agency is encouraging residents near the Jacobsville Neighborhood Soil Contamination site to get their soil tested and have their children tested for lead levels, as the agency holds in-person public meetings this week. About the contamination site. The...
The Quirky Kentucky BBQ Shack With Ribs That Have Locals Obsessed
There’s a brick building in Henderson that’s been making people lose their minds over smoked meat for longer than most of us have been worrying about our cholesterol. Thomason’s Barbecue is the kind of place that turns reasonable people into rib-obsessed fanatics, and honestly, you’re about to join their ranks.
Local shelters refuse to join Pucks and Paws Night
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Local animal rescues have decided to step out of this year’s Pucks and Paws Night, hosted by the Evansville Thunderbolts. The Evansville Thunderbolts invite people to join its annual Pucks and Paws game on March 21 against the Quad City Storm, at 7 p.m. Event organizers say the dog races will...
Trial date set for teen accused in 2025 deadly shooting in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A trial date has now been set for a 15-year-old accused in a deadly shooting back in November 2025 in Evansville. Adawn’yea Meriweather is charged with Murder and Robbery Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury. Mariweather was in court on Tuesday, March 17, where his trial...
Community gathers to remember tow truck driver
Community comes together to lay tow truck driver to rest. Community members, first responders and fellow tow truck drivers gathered Monday to honor and remember a man many described as a kind and compassionate friend.
