Posey County farmers push back after Amazon asks to buy their land

POSEY CO., Ind. (WFIE) - Farmers in Posey County have pushed back for months after Amazon approached them this summer about buying their land for a data center. Dennis Herrenbruck and his son-in-law, Jason Naab, said they turned down the company. They farm land at the corner of Boberg and Hoenert roads that has belonged to Herrenbruck’s family for more than a century.

Verdict reached in bail bondsman trial

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — A verdict has been reached in a trial involving a Vanderburgh County bail bondsman facing multiple charges from an investigation back in July 2025. The jury found Timothy Moyes guilty of the following: Moyes was also found not guilty of the following: Moyes was accused of abusing his position of authority […]

New vehicle to be assembled at Princeton Toyota plant

PRINCETON, Ind. (WFIE) - Toyota Indiana will build a new line of vehicles at its Princeton plant, starting with the KEI-01, an ultra-compact utility truck, and will add 50 jobs. The KEI-01 is the first vehicle from Toyota’s new brand, Scion by Toyota. Jason Puckett, president of Toyota Indiana, said...

More details on a nursing home fire that displaced about 70 people

EVANSVILLE, In. (WEHT) — We have new information tonight on a fire at a nursing home in Evansville – that displaced about 70 of its residents. Parkview Care Center called in the emergency around noon yesterday. The fire was contained quickly, but tonight — they still can’t have their patients back in. Parkview says they […]

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 .

Local News: Thursday, November 12th, 2026

The Mt. Vernon High School Performing Arts Department is inviting the community to experience a beloved literary classic as students prepare to present Little Women tonight through Saturday. Based on a classic novel, Little Women tells the story of the four March sisters as they navigate growing up, chase their dreams, and discover the importance of family, love, and sisterhood. The heartwarming production features a student cast who have been working hard to bring this timeless story to life on stage. Performances will be held at the Mt. Vernon High School Performing Arts Center, with showtimes scheduled for tonight and tomorrow night at 7:00 PM. There are two performances on Saturday at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students. Families, alumni, and community members are encouraged to attend and show their support for Mt Vernon High School's student performers. For tickets and additional information, scan the QR code on the official production flyer.

Convicted burglar learns sentence

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — An Evansville man was sentenced to nine months behind bars after a burglary conviction. Court documents say Taylor Cox pleaded guilty to burglary and resisting law enforcement back in October. The conviction comes after a camera caught Cox and another man trying to enter a shed and later forcing their way […]

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

Man caught on camera in attempted cattle theft

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.

Three Generations Have Ordered Barbecue Ribs At The Log Inn, Indiana’s Oldest Restaurant

Somewhere in the farm country of southern Indiana, grandparents, parents, and kids keep pulling into the same parking lot for the same kind of supper. The building looks modern from the road, but it is hiding an old log structure inside that a future president is said to have visited.

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...

SBA disaster loan assistance available to eligible Posey Co. applicants

POSEY COUNTY, Ind. (WFIE) - Posey County Emergency Management officials say the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that disaster loan assistance is available to eligible Posey County residents, businesses and private nonprofit organizations impacted by the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that occurred between June 6-26 of this year.

Six Indiana Steakhouses Where The Salad Bar Still Comes Out Before The Steak

Remember when dinner out meant grabbing a chilled plate and building a salad before the steak ever hit the table? That ritual has quietly disappeared from a lot of restaurants, but a handful of Indiana steakhouses never got the memo. From a family-owned spot in Terre Haute to a Brazilian...

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 […]

Isolated Severe Storms Possible Along the Wabash River Today Near Terre Haute, Vincennes, and Evansville With Low Hail and Brief Tornado Risk

INDIANA — Any severe weather on Wednesday is expected to stay confined to areas right along the Wabash River on the Indiana and Illinois border. There is a very low chance for isolated hail and damaging winds, with a brief tornado possible only under the right conditions. The best chances for strong storms are focused on southwestern Indiana, including Terre Haute, Vincennes, and Evansville.

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.

German Christmas Magic Returns To Evansville At The 9th Annual Christkindlmarkt

Bratwurst, handmade gifts, and a cuckoo clock raffle, Evansville's German Christmas market is back for year nine.

GRAYVILLE CITY COUNCIL APPROVES CEMETERY RATE INCREASES, HIRES POLICE OFFICER

The Grayville City Council approved increases to cemetery rates, authorized the hiring of a full-time police officer, and addressed several other matters during its regular meeting Monday night. Mayor Travis Thompson told commissioners that cemetery fees needed to be adjusted, citing comparisons with rates charged by surrounding communities. Under the...