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(WFIE) - Developing overnight in Evansville police say they are investigating an accidental shooting involving an officer. They say it happened during a traffic stop near Highway 41 and the Lloyd Expressway. An hour long standoff situation ended peacefully in Owensboro. Deputies arrested a man wanted on several felony warrants.
EPD: Man ditches moped and meth pipe while fleeing from officers
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Police say a 35-year-old Evansville man ditched his moped and a meth pipe while trying to get away on Sunday. EPD officers say they tried to pull a moped driver over for not having a license plate and failing to signal early Sunday. Police say...
Tuesday Sunrise Headlines
(WFIE) - Breaking news this morning, we’re working to learn more after crews put out a house fire overnight in Evansville. It happened on South New York Avenue, not far from East Riverside Drive. More breaking news, a man is in the hospital after Daviess County Deputies say he...
Woman raises money for young mother whose car was repossessed with baby inside
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE/Gray News) - A woman is asking for help for a young mother whose car was repossessed while her baby was still inside. Sabriya Miles said she thought her 7-day-old baby was being kidnapped after her car was taken with her child in it. On Thursday, Miles said...
Evansville man facing serious child molestation charges after several victims come forward
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — A man is in jail after a molestation investigation conducted by Evansville police. According to an arrest affidavit, an interview with several victims was executed at Holly's House accusing Eric Scott of molestation, even holding a gun to one of the juvenile's head. Scott was...
Evansville man accused of trying to take deputy’s stun gun
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – An Evansville man is facing multiple charges after authorities say he attempted to take a deputy’s stun gun during a battery arrest. According to an affidavit, deputies were dispatched to the area of Diamond Avenue and Saint Joseph Avenue on June 9 for a welfare check of a woman who said […]
Evansville Fair coming to the Eastland Mall starting June 12
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Eastland Mall will host the Evansville Fair from June 12 through June 15. The fair will feature a selection of carnival rides, games and fair food at the event. The event will be open Monday through Friday from 5 p.m. until the mall closes, and on Saturday from 1 p.m. […]
Protesters gather outside Evansville City Council meeting
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Pro-Palestinian protesters have gathered outside the Civic Center in Evansville ahead of a city council meeting that is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m.. Last month, protesters walked out after the city council passed a resolution to prevent them from addressing the council on the topic of a ceasefire in Gaza. […]
Balloon release held for missing Tri-State woman
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Family and friends of a missing Tri-State woman held a balloon release on Sunday night to celebrate her 26th birthday. A group gathered at the Evansville riverfront to remember Andi Wagner. She was reported missing in 2022. Her family says she often stayed with friends in Oakland City and Newburgh, but […]
Officer resigns after misuse of EPD facial recognition software
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Police say one of their officers misused some of the department’s technology. Chief Philip Smith held a news conference Tuesday to discuss it. He says Officer Michael Dockery was using the facial recognition software “Clearview AI” for personal use. Chief Smith says...
Heating up this week. Air quality alert for Wednesday
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) -Stellar weather again on Tuesday after a chilly morning low of 50...just 3 degrees away from a record low of 47 set in 1972. Clear skies again on Tuesday night with lows in the middle 50s on Wednesday morning. An Air Quality Alert is in effect for Wednesday. Light winds and warmer temps will cause ozone and other pollutants to concentrate near the ground level. Thos with breathing problems should limit outdoor activities. Sunny and warmer for Wednesday with highs in the middle 80s. Temperatures will continue to rise from Wednesday through the weekend. We will break into the lower 90s on Friday, and a few scattered thunderstorms are possible in the afternoon, but the chances are very low. Hot and more humid over the weekend with highs in the mid 90s and lows in the mid 60s Showers and storms possible on Monday and Tuesday with highs in the low to mid 90s.
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