12 residents taken to hospital after fire at Evansville care center

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A fire at the Parkview Care Center forced the evacuation of about 75 residents Wednesday, but fire officials say a fast response kept the blaze small and no one was seriously hurt. Officials say they received a call just before 12:30 p.m. for a fire that...

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.

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 […]

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

Crews responding to active structure fire in Evansville

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Dispatch confirms crews are responding to a working structure fire in Evansville. Officials say the call came in around 9:00 p.m. in the 2400 block of Saint James Boulevard. We have a crew headed to the scene and will keep you updated.

HPD: Semi knocks down utility pole in Henderson, closing road

HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - The Henderson Police Department says a road is closed after a semi knocked down a utility pole. Officials say the accident happened at Washington and Green Street. A semi hit a utility pole and knocked down all the wire across the intersection. Police say north and...

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 […]

CARMI MAN ARRESTED IN WAYNE COUNTY ON PROBATION REVOCATION WARRANT, FACES NEW WEAPONS CHARGE

A 37-year-old Carmi man was arrested early Friday morning by Wayne County Sheriff’s deputies on an outstanding warrant and now faces an additional weapons charge. Cory J. Gregg of Carmi was taken into custody on a Wayne County warrant issued in connection with a petition to revoke his special 24-month probation sentence.

Vanderburgh County bail bondsman trial testimony underway

The trial is set to resume at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday.

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...

Wildcats Beat Purple Aces 98-30 as McDonald Scores 27

The Kentucky Wildcats beat the Evansville Purple Aces 98-30 at Memorial Coliseum (KY). The post Wildcats Beat Purple Aces 98-30 as McDonald Scores 27 appeared first on Ball Exclusives .

Hit-And-Run Suspect Found; Two Mailboxes and a Light Pole Destroyed Friday

On Friday afternoon, around 5:30 pm, Carmi Police officers found a hit-and-run scene at the intersection of Ninth and West Main Street, but they couldn’t locate the suspect at the time. After obtaining video surveillance of the area, they identified the suspect the next day as 67-year-old Gregory Fischer.

Grand Marshals announce date for 2026 Evansville Christmas Parade

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — As we look ahead to the holidays, the Grand Marshals have been announced for this year’s Christmas parade in Evansville. Local musicians Kenna Elpers and Gina Moore will be leading the way on North Main Street. Elpers is a rising country music star who was born and raised in Cynthiana. She […]

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...

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 […]

Several cats left in urine and feces filled home, police say

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Police are investigating a case of animal cruelty. On October 27, they were called to a home in the 2500 block of Taylor Avenue where 42-year-old Tiffany Lewis had been renting. The landlord said Lewis was last supposed to be there at the end of...

Your Fall Leaves Can Help Feed Local Families at Seton Harvest

Skip the landfill and drop your leaves at Seton Harvest, where they become rich compost that helps grow food for neighbors in need.

Man caught on camera in attempted cattle theft

Locals Arrested Friday and Sunday

Carmi Police arrested two more individuals on Friday and two more on Sunday. Up first, 18-year-old Holly Morris was placed under arrest at Pundrakes for her White County warrant for Battery/Physical Contact that occurred on October 4. On Monday morning, she was released and given a first appearance for November 23 at 9 am.

Evansville Police Sought Teen Peyton Belcher in October; Other Local Cases Had Different Outcomes

An Oct. 3 report said Evansville Police were seeking 15-year-old Peyton Belcher, who was last seen at Hillcrest Youth Services on the city’s west side. Belcher was reported missing after leaving the facility at 2700 W. Indiana St. on Sept. 30. 14 News (WFIE) reported that he was 5-foot-8 and 140 pounds and was last seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, black pants and blue shoes. The outlet said people with information could contact the Evansville Police Department’s Juvenile Investigation Unit at 812-436-7905 or call 911.