Tornado survivors share stories from Eastbrook Mobile Home Park 20 years later
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – The day started off like any other, quiet and with nice weather. But it ended changing people’s lives and leaving many without a home. For those who survived the tornado living at Evansville’s Eastbrook Mobile Home Park 20 years ago, they say it’s an experience they are grateful to have...
New thrift store at Washington Square Mall
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - There’s a new place to shop at Evansville’s Washington Square Mall. Four Corners is a new thrift store furniture warehouse. The store offers used items like couches, chairs, beds and more. It’s a partnership between the Evansville Rescue Mission and the Southwest Indiana Association...
1000 TACOS & COOKIES – FEED THE COMMUNITY EVENT Cookie Plug / Best Coast...
Cookie Plug & Bestcoast Tacos to host “Oh Snap” community event, giving away 1000 Tacos, Cookies and Lemon Shake Ups to feed the community. Evansville, IN – November 5, 2025 – Cookie Plug, the wildly popular cookie brand known for its thick, indulgent cookies and hip-hop-inspired culture and BestCoast Tacos that...
Illinois woman gets ten years on meth dealing charges in Posey County
An Illinois woman will spend the next decade in prison after pleading guilty in Posey County.
Feed Evansville organizes food share event
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — One Evansville organization is offering a helping hand as snap benefit funding continues to be up in limbo. Tonight, Feed Evansville hosted a community food share in partnership with Sam’s Club. The food share was held at the CK Newsome center. There, people could walk up and receive a box...
Great Clips salons in Evansville offering free haircuts for Veterans Day
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Officials with Great Clips salons say they will be offering free haircuts to veterans and active military service members in honor of Veterans Day. According to a press release, non-military customers can participate in this event by visiting their local Great Clips salon on Tuesday, getting...
Brother & sister talk long-term effects surviving November 6th 2005 Tornado
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - William and Kathryne Pfingston are a brother and sister who were at the Eastbrook mobile home park when the November 6 2005 tornado struck. William is now paralyzed and Kathryne sustained head injuries, but through it all, they say they’re grateful to be alive. 20...
Church members look back at deadly 2005 tornado
NEWBURGH, Ind. (WEHT) — The scars of the 2005 tornado are still fresh for those that were affected including First Christian Church in Newburgh, where some say they are still trying to find their identity 20 years later. “I remember the entire landscape of my hometown in this area was completely changed,” Holly...
Have Pets? What Is Something They Do That’s Just… Weird
From dog lover to cat mom, one woman's journey takes a surprising twist with the antics of a daring kitten.
Family reflects on 2005 tornado escape and unique connection to November 6
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – The night of November 5 and early morning of November 6, 2005 seemed like just another night for Robert and Karla Heath. Robert was asleep at their home in what was then the Eastbrook Mobile Home Park with their twin sons. Karla was on her way home from work. “I stopped […]
