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Shooting under investigation in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Police are investigating a shooting. Dispatchers confirm a gunshot victim showed up at the hospital around 10:40 p.m. Monday. They say police are investigating the possible shooting scene in the 1800 block of South Garvin Street. We’ll let you know when we find out more....
Pregnant woman accidentally shot at Evansville hotel
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Police say no charges will be filed after a pregnant woman was accidentally shot in the leg. It happened Monday morning at the Drury Inn on the east side. Police say the woman was traveling with a man, and his gun went off. She was...
Coroner identifies hotel employee killed in fatal Evansville stabbing
EVANSVILLE – An Evansville man has been arrested after police say he fatally stabbed a motel employee who he said tried to sexually assault his girlfriend. Dewayne Bruce Whitney Jr., 36, was booked into the Vanderburgh County jail Saturday night and preliminarily charged with murder. According to the affidavit filed in the case, Whitney told both an Evansville firefighter on scene and an EPD detective that he "did it." He later described the knife and said...
14 News Sunrise Anchor Tanner Holbrook announces bittersweet goodbye
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Our 14 News Sunrise team will soon be saying farewell to our very own Tanner Holbrook. After five years of being here at WFIE, Tanner will leave 14 News at the end of May. He says he is blessed to announce he is heading back home...
Prosecution rests on day five of Elizabeth Fox-Doerr murder trial
The state rests on day five of the high profile murder trial of a firefighter's widow. Elizabeth Fox-Doerr is being accused of murder and conspiracy to commit murder in the shooting death of her husband, Evansville firefighter Robbie Doerr.
Showers/T’Showers Increasing
OVERNIGHT: Mostly Cloudy with Showers/T’Showers Moving in from the West towards Daybreak. Mild with Lows 57-62. Sunrise 5:40. TUESDAY: Mostly Cloudy with Showers & T’Showers. Highs 72-77. Winds SSE 5-15 TUE NIGHT: Mostly Cloudy with Scattered Showers. Lows 60-63. WEDNESDAY: Some Clearing After Noon as Scattered Showers Diminish....
Woman set to be sentenced in baby death case
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- An Evansville woman who is charged with neglect in the death of her baby is set to be sentenced today. Loreena Nance took a plea deal in the case last month. She was arrested in January after her six-month old infant was found dead in his crib. Deputies say that the home […]
National vigil honors officers who died in line of duty
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A national vigil was held on May 13 in honor of officers who died in the line of duty. Among those honored were Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Deputy Asson Hacker and the Tell City Police Department’s Sergeant Heather Glenn.
Castle High School under 'SECURE standing' after anonymous threat
NEWBURGH, Ind. (WEVV) — Castle High School was placed in "SECURE" mode Monday after a threat that was posted anonymously. A message sent out to parents on Monday said that the school was currently under a "SECURE standing," meaning all students are inside the building, all entrances are secured and locked, and law enforcement is on site.
GCSO: Traffic stop leads to teen arrested on multiple drug charges
GIBSON CO., Ind. (WFIE) -A traffic stop on I-69 led to one Oakland City teen being arrested on drug and reckless driving charges. According to a press release, a Toyota Camry was traveling 103 mph on Interstate 69 near the 27-mile marker, leading officers to perform a traffic stop. Officials...
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