Market on Main is back today in downtown Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Market on Main is back in downtown Evansville Wednesday, July 1, bringing a morning full of fresh produce, local vendors, live music, and family-friendly activities to Ford Center Plaza. The market runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., offering shoppers a chance to “sip and...
Evansville police respond to $1,000 theft report at Burlington Coat Factory
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – On Tuesday, Evansville police officers were dispatched to Burlington Coat Factory for a theft report. According to a media report, the male subject left the store with at least $1,000 worth of merchandise. The reporter said the subject put shoes and clothes into store and laundry baskets, and he
Homeless shelter serves as a cooling station in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - As the heat continues to hover throughout the week, local organizations are opening doors to those trying to get out of the sun. All throughout the week, temperatures in the Tri-State will reach above 90 degrees with a heat index in the triple digits. For people...
“It’s a matter of life and death”: Apartment resident speaks out after going without...
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - “It’s a matter of, in this current weather, life and death.”. Ryan Shipley believes that. He lives at the Bradford Pointe Apartment complex, and says he’s been without air conditioning since mid-March. He says after a long, hot day at work, he doesn’t...
On Alert: Extreme heat warning extended through Friday as temperatures near 100°
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A large ridge of high pressure will stay locked in through the work week, keeping skies mostly quiet but bringing dangerous heat and humidity. Afternoon heat index values will commonly run 103–111° during peak heating. An Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect until 8...
Ellis Park Postpones July 2 Card Due to Heat
Ellis Park has postponed its July 2 card and will move it in its entirety to July 6 due to extreme heat forecasted for the Henderson, Ky. area. The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for the area with heat index values of up to 109 degrees.
Judge scolds outburst of laughter from courtroom during Gibson County murder trial
GIBSON COUNTY, Ind. (WEHT) – The state has rested its case in a murder trial for an Gibson County man following a trial day that included testimony from his brother-in-law, interrogation footage and an unusual outburst of laughter from those in attendance. Patrick Waite is accused of killing three people in his home la
Local pediatrician reminds families about fireworks safety ahead of July 4
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - America’s 250th birthday celebration is coming up this Saturday, and with that, may come some larger than usual celebrations. While fireworks are the go-to attraction for many on the 4th of July, one Evansville doctor is encouraging those will be celebrating to do so safely.
If You’ve Driven Through Henderson, You Already Know About This Curve
What's the scariest road you've ever driven on? (Mine was a one-lane on the side of a New Mexico mountain, and it was a white-knuckler.)
17-year-old Evansville boy identified in Oakland City drowning
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Gibson County Coroner has identified a 17-year-old who drowned at New Lake in Oakland City Monday afternoon. According to officials, Charlie Lakjohn of Evansville was pulled from the lake on Monday. Other swimmers looked for the boy for approximately five minutes before calling 911. This is
