Night dedicated to grant wishes for senior citizens in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — A night dedicated to making the wishes of senior citizens come true was held in Evansville on Saturday. Tri-State Senior Wishes held its inaugural silent auction and dinner at Old National Events Plaza. The event included dinner, live music and bidding on silent auction items. All proceeds...
Indiana Mother Arrested After Leaving Teens With Vodka; 1-Year-Old Found Wandering Streets
Evansville, IN – A 42-year-old mother has been arrested in Evansville, Indiana, after allegedly leaving her 16-year-old daughter and a friend with a bottle of vodka while a 1-year-old child was left unsupervised, later found wandering the street in the middle of the night. Incident Overview. The alarming incident...
I-264 crash kills 1 person, shuts down highway in West Louisville
A person is dead after a crash on I-264 Westbound and Algonquin Pwky. The Louisville Metro Police Department said officers were called to Algonquin Pwky around 7:20 Sunday morning due to an injury collision between a van and a motorcycle. As of right now, LMPD says it appears the motorcyclists is dead.
The first shared use kitchen opens in Evansville, co-founders say
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A new space for Evansville food makers, bakers and caterers opened its doors Saturday Night. “This is the first shared use kitchen in Evansville,” Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of the Bedford Collab, DeAndre Wilson said. “No other neighborhood has one, no other neighborhood will get...
Six Strings on Franklin brings ‘Nashville energy’ to Evansville with new sign
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Franklin Street will look a little brighter tonight with a new set of shiny neon lights and a giant guitar. Six Strings on Franklin has officially installed their new sign. What was formerly known as Chaser’s became Six Strings on Franklin with a new owner back...
Overnight closure begins Monday on KY 425
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - In Henderson, there will be an overnight closure on KY 425 overpass bridge as part of the I-69 Ohio River Crossing. Beginning Monday, drivers you will not be able to go from KY 425 to northbound Highway 41 and I-69. Officials say this closure is for...
Memorial stays undefeated with win over Bosse
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — The Memorial Tigers beat the Bosse Bulldogs, 56-6. The Tigers will go up against Reitz next week, while the bulldogs face Mater Dei.
VCSO program gives Narcan to recently released inmates
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office program is giving inmates a second chance at recovery. The program provides inmates with Narcan as they leave the jail. The VCSO started the program in 2023 partnering with the Evansville Recovery Alliance. According to a news release, research shows...
Person hit by car at Bally’s parking garage, officials say vehicle left scene
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Officials say a person was hit by a vehicle at Bally’s Evansville Casino & Hotel parking garage. Dispatch confirms a call came in for an accident with injuries involving a pedestrian around 4:30 p.m. at the casino. They say when police arrived, the vehicle involved...
EPD asks for community to show support as Officer Taylor is transported to airport
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Evansville Police invited the community to show their support for Officer Sam Taylor as he was transported to the Evansville Regional Airport to move to a new rehabilitation facility. Evansville residents were encouraged to line the route from Deaconess Midtown Hospital to the airport...
