20 years later: First responders remember November 6, 2005 tornado
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - It’s a day former Knight Township Fire Department Assistant Chief Dale Naylor won’t ever forget... November 6th, 2005. “Myself and Chief Foreman were the first on the scene. You know, we had heard reports before we actually got there. We knew it would be bad, but we had no idea the magnitude...
One dog stolen after break-in at Evansville Animal Control
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Animal Care and Control is closed Saturday while an investigation into a break-in is underway. According to a Facebook post, the break-in happened overnight and one dog was taken. Officials also say all the animals and staff are safe following the break-in. Crews are working...
During SNAP pause, eligible families can receive a Sureway gift card from local organizations
Families who normally receive SNAP benefits can receive gift cards from local organizations starting Monday. At its Oct. 28 meeting, the Henderson County Fiscal Court approved $21,000 in grant funding to be split among three different organizations to help those affected by the pause in funding from SNAP, or food...
River City Goods Opens New Evansville Store
Evansville’s favorite local gift shop just got a major glow-up. River City Goods has opened a bright, beautiful new location inside Eastland Mall, packed with handmade finds.
Pet Food Bank in Evansville to help pet owners while food assistance paused
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - While food assistance benefits are paused, there’s a new initiative in Evansville to help pet owners in need. Officials with Evansville Animal Care & Control say they have started a Pet Food Bank. Leaders posted on social media saying they know times are tough and...
$1,000 donation boosts Tri-State Food Bank’s fight against hunger
The Pearls of Distinction Foundation and the Zeta Zeta Omega Chapter of AKA Society presented the $1,000 check Thursday.
Newburgh officials propose rate increase to address excessive wastewater
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials with the town of Newburgh announced a wastewater system improvement plan to address weather flows exceeding the wastewater treatment plant design capacity could cause a rate increase for the community. Officials say the new project will feature a 4 million gallon wet weather...
EPD Officer shares recovery update after September shooting
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Evansville Police Officer Sam Taylor shared a powerful update months after being shot in the line of duty. In a post on his own social media page Wednesday, Officer Taylor thanked the community for the "unreal support" that keeps him going. He revealed he has...
Nov. 6 tornado victim’s heart saves man’s life
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - In 2009, we shared the meeting between James Gupton and Karen Morefield. Karen is Brandy Morefield’s mother. Brandy died in the November 6 tornado. Her heart saved Gupton’s life. “Now I know where my daughter’s heart went, and he’s an awesome person, just awesome,”...
Win Tickets to See JOURNEY in Concert in Evansville
Journey’s Final Frontier Tour is coming to Evansville in 2026. Get ticket details and find out how to win a pair before they go on sale.
