Evansville IN

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — An Ohio man made a stop in Evansville during his 6,000-mile kayaking journey to raise awareness for mental health. Joseph Solomon says he is on a 6,000-mile expedition along the American Great Loop, a system of eastern waterways that encompasses the U.S. and Canada. This is his fourth and...

An Evansville woman is charged with neglect after her toddler was found alone and crying on someone’s porch. 25-year-old Latizja Cole allegedly dropped the girl off at a relative’s house without telling anyone. When the child was found, she was dirty and had a full diaper. The father...

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – An Evansville man convicted of murdering his mother in 2023 was sentenced in court on Tuesday. According to court documents, Jaron Wells will serve 70 years in the Indiana Department of Correction. In addition to this sentence, Wells will also have to register as a violent offender. Wells was...

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A clemency hearing for convicted murderer Roy Lee Ward is scheduled for this week. The Indiana Parole Board will hold the hearing at 10 a.m. on Friday at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City. Ward’s execution is set for October 10. The hearing is a last chance opportunity for Ward […]

Holly’s House starts new program to help prevent child abuse. Holly’s House starts new program to help prevent child abuse. Deputies offering reward for suspect who cut a section out of a utility pole. Updated: 16 hours ago. Deputies offering reward for suspect who cut a section out...

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Gibson Southern High School has parted ways with a teacher. Ian Gamroth and the South Gibson School Board signed a separation agreement that was effective September 15. School officials say Gamroth resigned. It was reviewed Tuesday night at the school board meeting. Although officials did not...

You won't wanna miss a new documentary about the West Side Nut Club, premiering in September on WNIN.

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Henderson Police have confirmed first responders are working two separate accidents in the city that are causing road closures and delays. According to a post from Henderson Police, the intersection of 3rd and Elm is closed due to an accident, and Part of 5th and Adams is closed due to a […]

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville first responders were on scene of an accident with injuries Tuesday afternoon. Crews were called to the 2400 block of West Lloyd Expressway Tuesday around 2:30 p.m. That is near the intersection of Saint Joseph Avenue. It has since been cleaned up and lanes have...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Perry Heights Middle School in Evansville is offering something unique for those who volunteer at the Fall Festival this year. School officials say everyone who volunteers at their booth will be entered into a drawing for a sheet of ride tickets. Additionally, those who work a...