K-9 finds firearm following foot chase in Evansville
HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) — An Evansville police K-9 found a gun allegedly tossed during a foot chase Friday morning. Officers swarmed the area of Garvin Street and Madison Avenue just after 11 a.m. Police say a person took off running from a pedestrian stop after an officer felt a gun during a pat down. EPD […]
Oakland City breaks ground on first housing development in nearly 40 years
OAKLAND CITY, Ind. (WEVV) — For the first time in nearly four decades, Oakland City is seeing new residential development. City officials broke ground on eight new duplexes as part of the Oakland Gardens housing project, with four additional units planned. “This was a dream we started about four...
GCSO: Farming accident closes SR 57 near Oakland City
Three people injured in Illinois oilfield explosion, flown to trauma centers. Three people injured in Illinois oilfield explosion, flown to trauma centers. Audubon Dental holding annual Care Day event on Friday. Updated: 2 hours ago. Audubon Dental holding annual Care Day event on Friday. MPD hosting annual 'Cram the...
Three people injured in Illinois oilfield explosion, flown to trauma centers
Audubon Dental holding annual Care Day event on Friday. Veteran gifted new bike to continue journey across country. Veteran gifted new bike to continue journey across country. Students to be relocated after school fire in Warrick County. Updated: 6 hours ago. Students to be relocated after school fire in Warrick...
Indiana Man Sees A Car Toss Out ‘Something’, Then Realizes It’s A Living Soul...
Some dogs are born into loving homes, cherished and wanted. Others, like this courageous pup from Evansville, Indiana, are abandoned and discarded as if they’re no more than yesterday’s garbage. But even when people let them down, there’s always hope, with compassionate souls ready to make a difference....
Twenty five animals rescued from Evansville trailer; residents face dozens of charges
EVANSVILLE — The death of a dog and the near-starvation of another marked the beginning of a grisly animal abuse investigation that ended Wednesday night with the arrests of four people and the rescue of more than two dozen cats and dogs. Joshua Binkley and Shelia Jones each face more than two-dozen counts of animal...
Suspects in Warrick County hit and run caught on camera
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Officials with the Warrick County Sheriff’s Office say suspects in a hit and run were caught on camera after fleeing the scene. A release from the sheriff’s department says on July 13 the vehicle in the pictures below was involved in a hit and run around 11 p.m. The release goes on to […]
Evansville Police arrest man hit by car following trespassing incident
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – An Evansville man was arrested on multiple charges after authorities say he was hit by a car on Thursday. According to a police report, a resident in the 1200 block of Fountain Avenue told authorities he found a man on his property, leading to a physical fight between the two. The […]
Jury trial date set for Gibson County triple homicide suspect
GIBSON COUNTY, Ind. (WEVV) — A jury trial date has been scheduled for the man accused of three counts of murder and one count of attempted murder following a Gibson County shooting. The shooting happened in Haubstadt on May 29. Authorities said 77-year-old Patrick Waite admitted to shooting his...
Henderson County wind turbine project paused amid heated debate
HENDERSON, Ky. — The Henderson County Fiscal Court unanimously approved a one-year moratorium on industrial-scale wind energy projects Tuesday, halting progress on the proposed Rock Bluff Energy Park as residents voiced strong opposition over transparency, environmental and safety concerns. The resolution, passed...