Evansville commissioners discuses possibility of new crosswalk
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Vanderburgh County leaders discussed the idea of putting a pedestrian crosswalk at 5900 North Saint Joseph Avenue near Wimberg. Dirck Stahl serves as legal counsel for the Evansville Vanderburgh County Area Planning Commission and brought the idea before commissioners this afternoon. Stahl...
Infant deaths rise in Warrick County following unsafe sleep habits
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Warrick County is reporting a rise in infant deaths related to unsafe sleep practices. According to the Warrick County Coroner’s Office, the county has experienced a threefold increase in unsafe sleep deaths since the beginning of the year. The coroner’s office says the cases now represent the...
The Highest Snowfall Totals Ever Recorded in the Evansville Area
From Halloween flurries to record-breaking blizzards, here’s a look at Evansville's highest snowfall totals and the years they happened.
Accident in Warrick County results in death of child
WARRICK COUNTY, Ind. (WEHT) — An accident has resulted in a death of a child in Warrick County. According to Warrick County Sheriff Michael Wilder, a child was attempting to cross the road between Highway 66 and Sharon Road when they were hit by a tractor-trailer. The child was reported dead on the scene. Traffic […]
Officer Sam Taylor’s brother speaks after shooting on Sunday
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - In the early hours of Sunday morning, police responded to a call about a stolen car at the intersection of Virginia Street and Highway 41. During the response, a shooting seriously hurt officer Sam Taylor. His brother Josh, spoke to 14 News about his younger brother,...
Little girl on bike dies in semi accident in Newburgh, sheriff says
NEWBURGH, Ind. (WFIE) - A child on a bike has tragically died in a semi accident in Newburgh. That’s according to Sheriff Mike Wilder, who says she was trying to cross the street at Sharon Road and SR-66 when the accident happened. That’s near the Dollar General and Sharon...
Mother speaks out after son drives to ER with gunshot wound to the neck
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - A mother praying for justice and an arrest, as her teenage son recovers from being shot in the neck. On September 13, a man drove to the emergency room with a gunshot to the neck. That man has now been identified as 18-year-old Zyrian Carter. [SEE...
Attempted murder charges filed after shootout wounds Evansville officer
Evansville police Officer Samuel Taylor was seriously injured in a shootout while pursuing suspects of a car theft, and Jailani Chew was charged with attempted murder and other offenses in connection to the case. A 15-year-old also is in custody.
WHS to reopen Wednesday following chemical fire cleanup
The shelter plans to reopen at noon until 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday nights.
EFD awarded with BLS Provider of the Year award
EFD was honored with the BLS Provider of the Year award last Friday in Indianapolis.
