Indiana Secretary of State candidate meets with voters in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Indiana Secretary of State Candidate Greg Ballard made a stop in Evansville. Ballard was in Evansville on Wednesday to meet with voters and gather signatures for his petition to get on the ballot. The former Indianapolis mayor needs 37,000 verified signatures to make the ballot. The independen
Vanderburgh County GOP disappointed in Evansville’s America 250 preparations
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — The Vanderburgh County GOP released a statement pushing the city to do more in planning America 250 festivities. “Evansville played a really big part in the war effort for World War II, and the fact that America 250 seems to be getting glossed over in our city and really just kind […]
Alert Days: Flooding risk + isolated severe storms through Saturday
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A Flash Flood Watch goes into effect 4 PM today through 7 AM Saturday as multiple rounds of showers and storms move through the Tri-State. There’s also a Level 1 (Marginal) risk for isolated severe thunderstorms this afternoon through Saturday. The main severe threat is damaging wind, with a s
IN-61 closed due to automotive shop fire in Warrick Co.
WARRICK COUNTY, Ind. (WFIE) - Warrick County Dispatch confirms crews responded to an structure fire at an automotive shop Wednesday night, leading to IN-61 being closed. Officials say the fire was reported around 7:17 p.m. at Dug’s Automotive in the 4100 block of IN-61. Nearby fire departments were called...
Newburgh business reopens days after tornado damage
NEWBURGH, Ind. (WFIE) - Those with one Newburgh business which was hit by Sunday’s tornadoes say they’re recovering well. Flea Market Frenzy reopened today, three days after the business sustained significant damage to the front of its building. Inside, multiple windows were broken. Half of an aisle remains...
Woman arrested for setting fire, injuring victim in Evansville a month ago, according to...
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Investigators say a woman is facing felony charges after a fire was intentionally set behind a home on the city’s north side, leaving a person with burn injuries as he tried to put the flames out. According to an affidavit filed in Vanderburgh Superior...
Fire crews battle structure fire in Boonville
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Fire crews battled a structure fire in Warrick County. According to dispatch, the call came in at 7:17 p.m. for a working structure fire at an automotive business at the 4100 block of North State Road 61. No injuries have been reported. Fire crews were able to get the fire under […]
EPD: Two men arrested after reported pistol-whipping, gun threats downtown
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Two Evansville men are facing felony charges after police say one of them pistol-whipped a man and both pointed guns during a confrontation early Thursday. According to an Evansville Police Department affidavit, officers were called around 12:57 a.m. June 25 to the 400 block of...
Clean up supplies being handed out to some Newburgh tornado victims
WARRICK CO., Ind. (WFIE) - Red Cross disaster responders will be handing out clean up supplies, including gloves, trash bags, rakes and more to those impacted by recent severe weather at the following locations in Newburgh:. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Belle Pointe Apartment Complex. 1 p.m. to...
Spencer County Council votes down tax abatement for natural gas plant, members may consider...
The Spencer County Council held a public hearing ahead of their regular June 17 meeting, with the proposed natural gas plant north of Rockport taking center stage. Specifically, the hearing sought public comment on whether the county should support the project with a property tax abatement and creation of an economic r

















