Three arrested for stealing shotgun during trade meet-up, officials say
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office officials say a man is in jail after stealing a shotgun. According to an affidavit, deputies began investigating a robbery that took place on Tuesday, June 9 after a theft victim told them he was going to meet someone to trade a shotgun for a Glock switch.
Barn fire reported at Vanderburgh County dairy farm
Officials say the first call was made at 4:46 p.m.
State Pushes Clock on Evansville Arson Killer in Children’s Deaths
The legal clock is ticking again for Jeffrey Weisheit, the Evansville man sentenced to death for a 2010 house fire that killed two children, as Indiana asks the state’s highest court to finally put an execution date on the calendar. According to WISH‑TV, Deputy Attorney General Tyler Banks has...
EPD: Construction zone crash on Lloyd Expressway leads to OWI arrest
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Police Department officials say an accident overnight on the Lloyd Expressway led to a man being arrested on several charges. According to an affidavit, 36-year-old Steven Wiley crashed inside of a construction zone on the Lloyd near Wabash Avenue. Officers say he admitted that he..
High school students test healthcare careers at week-long academy
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - High school students are getting a firsthand look at healthcare careers this week through a free program at Ascension St. Vincent Evansville. The hospital is hosting its annual week-long Health Care Academy for Medical Professions, or HCAMP. During the week, students dive into the world of hea
Power outages across the region
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) -- High winds are to blame as power outages continue throughout the day on Wednesday across the region. Crews have been working to restore power to many across the area after the lights went out. Here is a breakdown of power outages throughout the area... UPDATE: Wednesday,...
Trial date set for suspect in deadly AMC shooting
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A suspect in a fatal shooting at an Evansville movie theater will stand trial in December. Kadrae Langley faces charges of murder and armed robbery for his role in the shooting of 23-year-old Ethan Stenftenagel in April. Authorities say Langley knowingly took part in an attempt to rob Stenftenag
Princeton issues precautionary boil advisory after water line break
PRINCETON, Ind. (WEVV) — The City of Princeton's Water Utility issued a precautionary boil advisory for some customers following a water line break on June 17. The advisory affects Princeton water customers who live south of West Brumfield and north of 50 South, east of Richland Creek Drive and west of North Embree and
Fallen power lines close Lloyd Expressway near McDowell Road
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Some fallen powerlines have closed the Lloyd Expressway near McDowell Road. According to officials, the report came in around 6 p.m. on Wednesday. Officials say a tree went down and took the power lines with it. According to the Perry Township Fire Department, all lanes are closed west of USI.
On Alert: Thunderstorms move through Tri-State this morning with severe weather risk
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A cold front is moving through the Tri-State this morning, sparking a round of showers and thunderstorms. A few storms could be strong to isolated severe with a Marginal Risk in place—damaging wind gusts are the main concern. If you hear thunder, head indoors and stay weather-aware through the
