Vanderburgh County Health Department expands STD preventions after donation
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — The Vanderburgh County Health Department is working to expand access to protection after a recent donation. The health department announced it received several thousand condoms. The donation came through the national coalition of STD directors and its 2026 Condom Connect program. Health offici
Woman sentenced to probation in overdose death
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - An Evansville woman has been sentenced to two years on probation after she was charged in a man’s death. Raven Young was charged with dealing drugs that resulted in Zachary Goodin’s death in 2022, but it was dismissed in January 2024. She was recharged...
Oil spill closes road in Gibson County
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — An oil spill has shut down a road in Gibson County. According to the Gibson County’s Sheriff’s Office, State Road 168 between US Highway 41 to Interstate 69 is closed due to an oil spill on the roadway. Officials say the spill has also affected northbound Highway 41 from State Road 168. […]
Driver waits for help inside dump truck after crashing into power lines
MT. VERNON, Ind. (WEVV) -- Fire officials responded to a truck hitting a power line on Wednesday morning in Posey County. The Black Township Fire & Rescue stated they responded at 11:53 a.m. on June 3, to dump truck which hit some power lines on State Road 69 and the William Keck Bypass.
Teenager stabbed in Henderson fight; 3 arrested
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - The Henderson Police Department says a teenager was stabbed in a fight that involved other juveniles and adults. They say three people were arrested, including 36-year-old Seva McGriff, Ramekia Joachim and one juvenile. According to police, officers were sent to Henderson Deaconess Hospital for
City says faulty piece to blame for Portland Loo closure
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — The new Portland Loo in downtown Evansville has been the talk of the town since opening in May 2026. Less than a month in existence, the city’s first 24/7 public restroom was forced to close for repairs. “When we opened this a few weeks ago, we noticed the lock was sticking, […]
Evansville dancers headed for national spotlight in D.C.
The Silver Aces are getting ready for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity performing in Washington, D.C. as part of America’s 250th celebration.
Mt. Vernon freshman Stella Hall heading to state in two hurdles events
MOUNT VERNON, Ind. (WEVV) — Mount Vernon High School freshman Stella Hall is heading to the state finals after breaking school records in both the 100 meter hurdles and 300 meter hurdles. Hall will compete June 5 at North Central High School Track & Field Complex in Indianapolis. The...
New Vanderburgh County developments aim to draw attention to west side
VANDERBURGH COUNTY, Ind (WEHT) – Several new residential developments are coming to Vanderburgh County in the form of homes and apartments. Both of them are just off the Lloyd Expressway. The first is called The Old Farm Reserve. It’s just north of the University of Southern Indiana. The second is called The Nest. It’s
Evansville man faces charges after crashing into home, officials say
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Police Department officials say a man is in jail after crashing a vehicle into a pole and then a home. According to an affidavit, officers responded to the 400 Block of Sheridan Road on Tuesday after reports of a crash where they say they found 24-year-old Caleb Webber.
