Two local schools named Indiana Blue Ribbon Schools
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Two Tri-State schools are among the latest to be named Indiana Blue Ribbon Schools. Governor Mike Braun is recognizing 16 public and private schools this year for exceptional academic achievement and a commitment to student success. Local schools included in the 2026 list are Evansville Christia
Newburgh man accused of nearly causing crash while driving drunk
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A 54-year-old Newburgh man is spending the rest of his weekend in jail after being arrested Saturday night in Evansville. Around 7:30 p.m., Evansville Police officers say they spotted a red pickup truck driving recklessly on Pollack Avenue. Officers say the driver, later identified as Mitchell
Slithery stray searching for owner after Evansville Animal Control rescue
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - We’ve all heard of lost dogs and cats, but how about a lost snake?. Evansville Animal Care & Control says someone lost their pet snake and they’re hoping to find the owner. “Well… this is a little different! Did somebody lose a snake?!" the...
EPD: Four arrested after forcing way into Delaware Street home
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville police say four people, including a juvenile, are facing charges after forcing their way into an East Delaware Street home late Saturday night. Officers were dispatched to an area of East Delaware Street for a report of an assault in progress around 11:30 p.m. Saturday.
Set-up begins for WSNC Fall Festival
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The West Side Nut Club Fall Festival officially kicks off Monday, and some booths are setting up ahead of the big week. Every year thousands of people flock to West Franklin Street to enjoy amazing food, carnival rides and a chance at winning the massive half pot.
EPD say drunk man was being “a fool” after refusing to leave bar
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — An Evansville man has been arrested after police say he was “acting a fool” after getting kicked out of a bar. According to an arrest affidavit, an off-duty police officer was working with security at Buds Rocking County Bar & Grill to help kick out Cameron Asher Roberts, 21. Police say […]
Thinking About Downsizing? New Harmony, Indiana Offers History And Quiet Streets On A Budget
Some people dream of a smaller house, a shorter to-do list, and a town where the traffic report takes about four seconds. Downsizing is about more than square footage, because it is also about choosing a place that fits the next chapter of life. One tiny river town in southwestern...
Evansville bookstore celebrates five years of business
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — An Evansville bookstore celebrated its five-year anniversary by offering various deals. Five dollars off select books, buy five used books get one used book for free, and five dollars off a purchase of 50 dollars or more, were a few of the special discounts “Your Brother’s Bookstore” had to ce
Evansville bar hoping to ID theft suspect
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Franklin Street Tavern says two people stole from a truck outside their bar. An employee with the bar shared photos online in hopes of having them identified. “We need your help identifying these scumbags!” they say. “These two losers broke into a truck and stole some...
Evansville man accused of battery on police after threatening neighbor
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — An Evansville man has been arrested after police say he committed batter on a police officer after threatening his neighbor. Tyler Anthony Donakowski, 47, was arrested on the following charges: According to an arrest affidavit, officers were called to the 100 block of SE First Street on Saturd
