EPD: 3 arrested after officer finds meth inside vehicle
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Three people are under arrest after what started off as a traffic stop ended with police finding meth inside a truck. Evansville Police say around 2:00 a.m. Saturday, an officer made a traffic stop near Missouri Street and Morton Avenue. The officer talked with the driver,...
Man sentenced in attempted murder case
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — A man set to go on trial for attempted murder takes a plea deal. Braxton Morris has been sentenced to 12 years in prison. He was arrested last year after police say he shot a crossbow at a woman during a domestic dispute. He was set to go on trial on […]
Water rescue completed after car goes into Ohio River in Newburgh
Emergency crews have responded to the incident near the intersection of State Street and West Water Street. 44News reporter Courtney Green was live at five with the details.
Teenager arrested on several charges after shooting on May 9
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Police now have a teenager in custody, facing several charges, including Criminal Recklessness with a Deadly Weapon. Back on May 9, around 1:15 a.m., in the 300 block of NW Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, officers near EPD Headquarters say they heard over 20 gunshots in the area.
Cravens Pool opening postponed
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Swimmers might have to put some of their plans on hold due to a delay at an Owensboro pool. Officials say the opening of Cravens Pool will be delayed due to an unexpected mechanical malfunction discovered during preseason maintenance. At this time, the length of repairs is still being determined
New mixed-use project harkens back to Evansville’s history in WWII
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A property developer is pulling inspiration from Evansville’s history during World War II to inspire their next project. Goodin Development has proposed a mixed-use project that will redevelop a key parcel on Vogel Road. Officials have named it “The Republic”, in honor of Evansville’s historic
Boat ramp docks being removed temporarily in Henderson
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - Officials with the City of Henderson says that due to the forecasted rise in river levels over the next few days, the City will be removing the boat ramp docks. They say this temporary removal is to protect the docks from damage. Officials say crews will...
Local Artist Creates Stunning Wearable Masterpieces
Why wear a plain hat when you can wear one of these?! 🤩 Brittany Samsil is a local artist you need to know, and she's coming to a market near you!
Two historic World War II-era planes to fly into Evansville
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Two World World II era planes will be flying into Evansville. According to the Evansville Wartime Museum, two planes named the B-29 DOC and P-51 Mustang “Gunfighter” are flying into Evansville this summer, stopping in town from July 30 to August 2. Both planes will be available for rides and gro
12th annual golf event to benefit ARC of Southwest Indiana
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The ARC of Southwest Indiana hit the links on Friday to support people with disabilities. The organization hosted its 12th annual golf benefit at Cambridge Golf Course to help families across the state who rely on ARC’s services. The event featured team prizes, on-course games...

















