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Evansville reverend reacts to 40-year ban lift of LGBTQ clergy
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The United Methodist Church has officially lifted its 40-year ban on gay clergy. Church legislators met Wednesday in Charlotte, North Carolina for this landmark decision. Delegates voted 692 to 51 to pass a set of laws, including lifting the ban on LGBTQ clergy. The ban had...
"Deeply disturbing" art display by USI student goes viral
WEHT/WTVW - Meuth says she set up a dating profile on various sites, and noticed an influx of messages from men significantly older than her. Once she realized this becoming a "disturbing" problem, Meuth says she changed her settings to show her as a 17-year-old.
Here are this week's Vanderburgh County food and restaurant inspection reports
Food service and restaurant inspections are performed by the Vanderburgh County Health Department. The date listed in each record is the date the inspection occurred. Chino Taco Mobile Food Service, 2616 Antilles Drive, March 26, No violations. Chipotle Mexican Grill #2077, 499 N Green River Road Ste A, March 28,...
Evansville man charged after allegedly pointing gun at wife
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – An Evansville man was arrested after authorities say he pointed a handgun at his wife’s head while her children sat in a nearby car at his home. According to an affidavit, a neighbor called authorities after Elijah Burris, 26, reportedly told him that he had an argument with his wife and […]
Boonville residents growing frustrated with unpredictable water discoloration
BOONVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — When you turn on your faucet, a splash of color typically isn’t what you hope to see in your sink, but that’s what Boonville residents have been contending with off and on for over a month. ”[The water] is just very rusty brown...
Evansville woman sentenced following hotel robbery
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – An Evansville woman accused of robbing a man at a hotel has had her sentence suspended to probation after pleading guilty to a lesser charge. Alexis Prince was arrested in 2023 after Evansville Police say she and two others robbed a man at the One Life Studio and Suites. Authorities say […]
Man accused of killing pedestrian on Franklin St. refuses court appearance, records show
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - We have an update on the man accused of going 90 mph on Franklin Street and killing a pedestrian. Court records show Romance Williams refused to make his video court appearance Wednesday, and that he may be hospitalized. Sheriff Robinson says they don’t give the location...
Family of Newburgh Boy Scout who was hit by falling tree limb shares update
WINSLOW, Ind. (WEVV) — The family of a Newburgh Boy Scout who was seriously injured in an incident over the weekend is providing more details on the boy's condition. As we reported, officials said the young Scout was badly hurt when his tent was hit by part of a falling tree at a campground in Winslow on Saturday.
'Walking Wednesdays' are back for the fourth year in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) - For the fourth year now, the Evansville Police Department has taken it upon themselves to get out of their vehicles and talk to the community face to face, and they’ve already seen the impact it has made. The Evansville Police Department has made it their...
Rollover crash leads to arrest of woman driving 4x legal alcohol limit
SPENCER CO., Ind. (WFIE) - A woman is in jail following a rollover crash on Saturday,. Deputies say Kirsty Morris flipped her car on Kennedy Street in Rockport. According to a release, witnesses reported Morris driving erratically prior to the crash. Deputies say they took her to the hospital and...
Grammy award winning duo for KING + COUNTRY kick off tour in Evansville
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Four-time Grammy award winning duo for KING + COUNTRY announced a new 31-city tour that starts in Evansville’s Ford Center. The tour will feature new music from a new biopic film, as well as fan favorite songs. The tour will first stop at the Evansville Ford Center on September 19, and […]
Artists announced for the Spencer County Indiana Music Fest 2024
Grandview, Ind. (WEVV) — Organizers of this year's Spencer County Indiana Music Fest 2024 announced the artists taking the stage during the two-day event July 19 through July 20. Confederate Railroad, Colt Graves and Owensboro's own Marty Brown will headline the first night of shows on July 19. The...
Heavy police presence on Louisiana and Grove in Evansville
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A heavy police presence is visible near Louisiana and Grove streets in Evansville on Tuesday. Dispatch confirms the large police response came following a traffic stop in the area. Eyewitness News is working to learn more, and we will update this story as more information is made available. This is a […]
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