Trafficking charges issued after stop in Crittenden County

A traffic stop in Crittenden County resulted in drug trafficking charges. The stop took place along Levias Road just after 11 p.m. Sunday. According to the report, the driver, Jackie L. Jones, was found in possession of over 238 grams of methamphetamine, along with marijuana, pain pills, scales, baggies, and $760 in cash.

Evansville is about to get “Shucked”

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Evansville is about to get “Shucked” by Broadway in Evansville. Broadway in Evansville announces that tickets for Shucked, which is a Tony Award winning musical comedy, will go on sale November 13 for the April 25 performance. Officials say Shucked is a musical comedy that features a book by Tony Award […]

Work on Twin Bridges bring new closures

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — For about month, drivers have become accustomed to traffic changes on the Twin Bridges. More construction started Monday on the southbound bridge. The work includes repairs to the bridge’s support structure, rocker bearings and support beam. Until Wednesday night, traffic flow will feel and look about the same. However, starting Thursday […]

Union County Claims Region Cheer Title (w/PHOTOS)

Union County won its first regional cheerleading championship in three years Saturday, taking the Game Day Large division title at the Region 1 Cheerleading Competition at Owensboro High School. The Bravettes scored 90.60, finishing seven-tenths of a point ahead of runner-up Henderson County, which scored 89.90. Union County earned top...

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Evansville Man Arrested for Passing Kids Between Balconies

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — An Evansville man is under arrest on six charges, including neglect of a dependent, after being accused of passing his two kids between balconies of a six story apartment building. Police say Rafael Evans, a convicted felon, was trying to get away from police when he did that Saturday morning around 10 […]

Talks around Evansville's Mesker Amphitheatre not dead, not active

EVANSVILLE – Talks over Mesker Amphitheatre aren't active. But they aren't dead, either. That's the purgatorial state of Evansville's historic outdoor venue more than a year after the Board of Park Commissioners accepted a proposal from an outside entity to potentially lease it and raise it from the dead. The person behind that proposal – Tim Drake, owner of The Mill amphitheater in Terre Haute, Indiana – was the only party to express interest during a 60-day window for proposals between July and September of 2025. Talks between Drake and the city apparently stalled, though, and everyone involved has remained tight-lipped ever since . On Monday, Anna Raben, spokeswoman for Mayor Stephanie Terry's office, said "there have been no recent developments in discussions with The Mill." "However, conversations have not been formally closed," she said. "We will share additional information if there are any updates." In a previous email to the Courier & Press, Raben said the city is looking into the possibility of "an" amphitheater. The focus is on "identifying an approach that best serves the community’s long-term interests." Problems at Mesker Amphitheatre None of that is great news for Mesker itself. The 74-year-old venue has hosted everyone from

Evansville police looking for missing man

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Police Department officials say they are looking for a man who went missing last week. According to a release, police are trying to locate 33-year-old Zackary Gilbert. Zackary is described as being 5 feet 11 inches tall with red hair and brown eyes. He was...

Henderson County school board member steps down days after reelection

HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - One week after winning reelection, a Henderson County school board member says he is stepping down. District 2 representative Joe McGarrh resigned on Monday, according to an announcement. Officials say McGarrh began serving on the school board in January 2023 and went unopposed in the recent...

Claire Carter joins 14 News Sunrise

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Long time Evansville reporter Claire Dugan is now going by her married name, Claire Carter. She is joining 14 News Sunrise as a reporter, meaning she now has the same schedule as her husband, 14 News anchor, Mitch Carter. Claire is an Evansville native and Harrison...

Water main hit in Henderson

HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - Henderson County Water officials say a water main has been hit by a transportation crew. It happened Tuesday morning near 14614 KY Hwy 1078 South. Water service has been temporarily shut off from approximately 13305 to 14614 KY Hwy 1078 South while repairs are made. As...

Strong Storms With 60 MPH Winds and Small Hail Possible in Southern Indiana Including Indianapolis, Seymour, and Evansville Wednesday Afternoon Before Snow

INDIANA — A few storms could turn strong to severe across southern and central Indiana on Wednesday afternoon ahead of a strong cold front. Showers and a few thunderstorms are expected to develop during the afternoon, with damaging wind gusts of 45 to 60 mph and small hail as the main threats. Widespread severe weather is not expected, but Indiana could see both storms and snow within a 24-hour window as much colder air follows the front.

Arson arrest made in Evansville apartment fire

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – An arson arrest has been made in an Evansville apartment fire. Authorities say David Mareno, 43, of Evansville, was arrested and charged with arson. Mareno is currently being held at the Vanderburgh County Jail. Officials say the Evansville Fire Department was dispatched to a reported commercial structure fire in the 5000 […]

Car drives through Henderson auto shop front door

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — In Henderson, a local business is left with damages after a car drove right through its front door. The accident happened this morning at Hargis Collision on South Green Street. The glass door was completely shattered, leaving a gaping hole in the wall. It’s not exactly clear how the crash happened, […]

Illinois police with credibility issues have arrested hundreds of people and testified in court at least 1,700 times

(CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS) – In 2024, Douglas Dyhrkopp, state’s attorney of Gallatin County in southern Illinois, began receiving complaints that a veteran law enforcement officer he’s repeatedly called to testify might be a problematic witness. “Some folks did not like some things that were going on with...

Henderson residents speak out against proposed electric rate increases

HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - Henderson City Commissioners held a public hearing Tuesday on proposed rate increases from Henderson Municipal Power & Light. Yesterday, HMP&L officials told 14 News the proposed increases could add up to about 20 percent over the next couple years. Residents at Tuesday’s hearing said they’re already...

Henderson city commissioners table rate hike discussion

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Tensions were high between residents and city utility officials over a proposed rate hike. Several residents attended a meeting on Tuesday to hear a presentation from Henderson municipal power and light and give feedback to city commissioners. Utility officials are asking for an increase due to higher costs for purchased power […]

Distillery opening Friday in Henderson

HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - The all-new Rhythm River Distillery is holding a ribbon cutting Friday in Henderson. It’s at 405 N. Main Street. Officials with Rhythm River say it’s been more than one hundred years since a bourbon distillery was in Henderson. Friday’s ribbon cutting is at at...

Local News: Tuesday, November 10th, 2026

CenterPoint Energy is launching a new program aimed at helping local businesses reduce their energy costs. The company says its Buildings Financial Rewards Program will offer financial incentives to eligible Indiana businesses that make qualifying energy-efficiency improvements. According to CenterPoint, eligible upgrades include improved insulation and windows, LED lighting, high-efficiency heating and cooling systems, smart thermostats, heat pumps and geothermal systems. The program is open to eligible CenterPoint electric and natural gas customers, including commercial and industrial businesses, government building owners and businesses that lease separately metered commercial space. Company officials say the payments are intended to help offset the cost of energy-efficiency improvements while helping customers save money on future energy bills. The program is part of CenterPoint's broader effort to improve customer affordability in southwestern Indiana.

Crittenden County Takes 7th at Region Cheer Competition (w/PHOTOS)

Crittenden County’s cheerleading squad improved significantly over last year’s performance Saturday, finishing seventh in the Game Day Small division at the Region 1 Cheerleading Competition at Owensboro High School. The Lady Rockets posted a score of 75.50, finishing 3.1 points behind sixth-place Paducah Tilghman and 4.1 points outside...