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Trial to begin for man accused of starting fire in Henderson
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - The man accused of starting a fire on Henderson Island back in November goes on trial today. As we’ve reported, Cole Bell was indicted by a grand jury earlier this year in the case. [Grand jury indicts man in Henderson Island fire case]. According to...
Truck on fire underneath Twin Bridges
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Crews are battling a truck on fire in the area underneath the Twin Bridges. Henderson County Central Dispatch says the owner of the truck called 911 around 8:35 this evening. This is a developing story. We will keep you updated.
A woman's home was shot up in a Thursday night shooting
A 75 year-old woman's house had several bullet holes inside and outside her home in a Thursday night shooting. Multiple bullets rip through an Evansville woman's home in shooting. A Thursday night shooting left multiple bullet holes inside and outside a 75 year-old woman's home.
Woman accepts plea agreement in connection to Evansville double murder
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – One of the two people charged in connection to a double murder on Mount Vernon Avenue in 2023 has taken a plea deal. Melecia Williams faces several charges including burglary and failure to report human remains. Court records do not show the terms of Williams’ pl ea agreement. Police say Williams […]
Evansville mom charged after baby's death gets probation
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — An Evansville mom who was charged with neglect after the death of her child was sentenced Thursday. Loreena Nance appeared in court for her sentencing hearing Thursday, where she received a two-year sentence. Nance was credited for time served since her January arrest, and the...
Man Sentenced for Selling Drugs Involved in Fatal Overdose
EVANSVILLE, Ind. — An Evansville man is now facing 20 years in prison for selling pills that led to multiple overdoses – one of which was fatal. According to the Department of Justice, Jeremial Leach used a Snapchat account under the name “Mel” to advertise pills laced with fentanyl. Snapchat is a social media platform […] The post Man Sentenced for Selling Drugs Involved in Fatal Overdose appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
EPD: Woman accidentally shot Saturday on Gum Street
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Police Department officials say a female victim is in the hospital after she was accidentally shot in the torso. Vanderburgh County dispatch says officers responded to a shots fired run Saturday night at approximately 8:45 p.m. in the 2000 block of Gum Street. An EPD...
Multiple bullets rip through an Evansville woman's home in shooting
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Several shots were fired toward a home in the area of Sweetser Avenue and Garvin Street. At around 10:30 p.m. dispatch received several calls from people saying they heard over six to 12 shots being fired. One of those calls came from Dianna Utley, a...
Kentucky State Police troopers honor fallen law enforcement
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - We may recognize the sacrifice and protection from law enforcement who are working now, but Thursday troopers with the Kentucky State Police took the chance to honor the ones who have fallen. “There’s not very many people in Henderson anymore that remember my dad. But he...
WATCH: K9 captures suspect in Evansville
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- After the Green River Road standoff, a suspect was taken into custody. Green River Road has reopened. You can view the moment the suspect was captured in the player above. ORIGINAL UPDATE: Scanner Traffic says the subject is now in custody. Evansville police have shut down a portion of Green River Road […]
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