Man dies following accidental kitchen fire on Monroe Avenue earlier in March
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — A man has died from injuries he sustained during a kitchen fire at a residence in the 1500 block of Monroe Avenue earlier this month. The Evansville Fire Department reported that the victim passed away on March 30, 2026, nine days after the initial incident. Firefighters originally responded...
1 person sent to hospital after Posey Co. fire
POSEY COUNTY, Ind. (WFIE) - A busy night for firefighters as they dealt with a house fire Tuesday night in Posey County. Posey County Dispatch says the call went out just before 8:00 p.m. Tuesday to a home in the 5100 block of Upton Road, just northwest of Mt. Vernon.
March ends with new high temperature marks across the region
The very warm month of March ended with a day in the record books across the region. The National Weather Service recorded 84 degrees on Tuesday at Paducah, Evansville, Cape Girardeau and Poplar Bluff. Paducah and Evansville tied their all-time marks for the date, set in Paducah in 1986 and in Evansville in 1981.
Pappa Bear’s Catering owners take over historic Nisbet Inn
HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) – A historic inn located in Haubstadt is starting a new chapter. The owners of Pappa Bear’s Catering, Brent and Kathy Weatherwax are new owners of the Nisbet Inn. The Nisbet Inn first opened in 1912 and has gained a reputation of serving ribs, smoked chicken, made from scratch sides and the […]
Father, son hospitalized after mini bike crash in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Two people suffered serious injuries Monday night after a car struck a mini bike at a residential intersection, according to the Evansville Police Department. Officers responded to the report of a motor vehicle accident at Leslie and Hartmetz Avenues around 9 p.m. Dispatchers informed...
Crews battling large brush fire in Lynnville
So far, there has been no word as to what started the fire.
Free Bowling is Back for Summer 2026 in Newburgh, IN
School’s almost out, and that means pool days, camps, and long hours trying to keep the kiddos entertained without spending a fortune.
Evansville police seek suspect after deadly shooting
Evansville police are searching for 28-year-old Jacquese Crosby in connection with a fatal shooting on South Lincoln Park Drive. One man, 25-year-old Keshawn Almond, was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities say Crosby is considered dangerous and anyone with information is asked to contact police immediately.
Evansville Arrest Follows Drug And Firearm Investigation
An Evansville investigation led to an arrest after authorities say fentanyl, cocaine, and stolen firearms were discovered during a search of a local residence.
Evansville Police Chief says crime rates are down
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - In the midst of a recent outbreak of shootings, Evansville Police Chief Philip Smith shared recent crime statistics with city leaders at Tuesday’s Rotary Club meeting. “Last week was a busy week,” says Officer Taylor Merriss, Special Projects Coordinator for EPD. “And some people might...

















