Evansville mother accused of leaving 1-year-old alone with drunk teens
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – An Evansville woman was arrested after authorities say she left her one-year-old child alone with two teenagers, and provided alcohol to the juveniles in her home. According to an affidavit, officers were dispatched to the 1700 block of Stevens Avenue at approximately 5 a.m. on July 5 after a...
15-year-old could be tried as adult in officer involved shooting
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The 15-year-old who police say was driving the suspected stolen car during an officer involved shooting could be tried as an adult. [Officer Sam Taylor’s brother speaks after shooting]. As we reported, Officer Sam Taylor was seriously hurt early Sunday morning. Police say the prosecutor...
The Time My High School Teacher Crashed My Birthday Sleepover
I had so many birthday sleepovers over the years, but one stands out in particular because of a very special guest!
Man found guilty of murder in Warrick Co. to be sentenced Friday
WARRICK CO., Ind. (WFIE) - Court records show that 42-Year-Old Johnathon Buza is set to be sentenced Friday after being found guilty of murder. As we previously reported, Buza was found guilty of killing 27-year-old Manuel Heaton in the Bluegrass Fish and Wildlife Area back in April of 2023. Prosecutors...
Authorities seize over 53 pounds of drugs in massive bust
Two people are facing charges regarding a bust of over 53 pounds of drugs in Evansville.
Meet LUMPRE – a Sweet Pit Mix Pup Looking for Love and Belly Rubs
Say hello to our pet of the week, LUMPRE, he's a pint-sized bundle of joy who’s ready to steal your heart! This handsome pit mix will celebrate his first birthday in October! LUMPRE was rescued from the EACC and is now waiting to meet you at It Takes a Village in Evansville.
One critically injured following shooting in Owensboro
Officers found the victim after bystander help with multiple gunshot wounds and unresponsive.
EPD: Man arrested after pointing gun at victim
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Police Department officials say a man is in jail after pointing a gun at someone during a road rage incident. According to an affidavit, officers were dispatched to North Seventh Avenue near the Greenway under Lloyd Expressway for a person with a gun report. Dispatch...
Funeral fundraiser for Newburgh family reaches over $25k in a day
NEWBURGH, Ind. (WEHT) — A Warrick County family is “overwhelmed” by the outpour of support they’ve seen after losing one of their own — with over $25,000 raised on a GoFundMe page in less than 24 hours. The Lowery family is experiencing something no family wishes to endure — the loss of a child. Allison […]
Wesselman Woods requesting permission for annual deer hunt
A controlled hunt has been held for almost 30 years to help control the deer population.
