Evansville man attacks, threatens to kill family members, police say
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - An Evansville man is in jail after police said he attacked and threatened to kill his family members. Police responded to West Maryland Street around 1 a.m. Friday on a report of a person with a gun. Evansville police said a 911 caller told dispatchers his...
5 arrested during Vanderburgh County sobriety checkpoint
The checkpoint was on North Fulton Avenue near Florida Street.
Henderson utility receives $2M to replace vulnerable water intake
HENDERSON, Ky. — Henderson Water Utility will receive $2 million in state and federal funding to begin replacing a temporary raw water intake that has left the South Water Treatment Plant vulnerable to flooding and equipment failure. U.S. Rep. James Comer, R-Tompkinsville, and state Rep. J.T. Payne, R-Henderson, announ
Harrison High School teachers receive supplies for back to school
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - With EVSC schools starting next week, teachers at Harrison High School received a special kit for the new school year. Each year, the EVSC Board has a “Teacher Locker” program to supply classrooms with pencils, notebooks and other essentials. This year, they took a...
Local News: Friday August 7th, 2026
The Posey County Sheriff's Office has arrested a Wadesville man following an investigation into alleged child sex abuse material. Authorities say the investigation began after the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children submitted a cyber tip involving a Snapchat account. Detectives identified 19-year-old Dar
Bluegrass in the Park to return for 40th year
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Bluegrass in the Park Folklife and Music Festival is returning to Henderson. The festival will offer free live bluegrass music, children’s activities, food and folklife exhibits today and Saturday at Audubon Mill Park. Music performances kick off today at 12 p.m. A full performance schedule can
Traffic to shift due to U.S. 41A project in Hopkins County
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) says drivers traveling the U.S. 41A project in Hopkins County should anticipate a major traffic shift. Officials say on August 7, crews will start transitioning vehicles from the existing U.S. 41A route and the temporary diversion that was created durin
These Newburgh Home Based Vendors Are Hidden Gems
Home-based bakeries and food vendors are growing across Indiana. Here's how the state's cottage food law works and meet some of Newburgh's local entrepreneurs.
Wadesville teen arrested for CSAM possession
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — A Wadesville teen has been arrested after an investigation into possession of child sex abuse material associated with a Snapchat account. According to the Posey County Sheriff’s Office, they conducted an investigation after receiving a tip from the national Center for Missing and Exploited Chil
EFD launches online platform residents can share info of home to in case of...
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The Evansville Fire Department launched a new online platform that will allow residents and business owners to share information about their properties. They say this will give crews access to information including household members and pets, medical or mobility needs, gate codes, utility shut

















