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Scattered Showers & Storms
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Record rainfall 3.42″ was recorded for Wednesday, May 14th. The previous record was 1.60″ received on May 14th, 1961. Thunderstorm chances decrease today...mainly scattered in nature. The severe weather threat is low. However, a few severe thunderstorms are possible Thursday night and Friday. Also, with all the recent rainfall, a flood watch is possible Thursday night through Friday.
Evansville motel murder suspect pleads not guilty
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The person charged with murder in the stabbing death of a man at an Evansville motel was in court Wednesday. Records show the judge issued no bond for DeWayne Whitney Jr. Whitney Jr. also entered a not guilty plea. He is accused of walking into the...
Man accused of assaulting son while trick or treating accepts plea deal
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – An Evansville man accused of assaulting his own son while trick or treating has reportedly accepted a plea deal. Obi Tarwoe, was accused of hitting his child after he spilled Tarwoe’s drink. He was arrested and charged with intimidation, bribery, neglect of a dependent, resisting arrest, public intoxication and disorderly conduct. […]
EPD officers gather at Fulton Park for Walking Wednesdays
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Police Department officials made their way to the Star Neighborhood for this week’s Walking Wednesday. Officers gathered at Fulton Park to begin their walk through the neighborhood. [Previous Story: Walking Wednesdays returns to Evansville]. The Star Neighborhood covers the Lloyd to Tennessee Street and...
Patient talks about Ascension St. Vincent ransomware attack
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT)- Ascension Saint Vincent says its hospitals, doctors’ offices, and other sites remain “open and operational” despite a cyberattack forcing them to switch to pen and paper. But some patients say they are still dealing with delays. Lisa Coomes says she went to the ER at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville last […]
New additions coming to ShrinersFest this year
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - ShrinersFest is right around the corner and there are some additions to the summer event. During a press conference, the Hadi Shriners announced the boxing match, Rumble on the Riverfront, the car show and Jeepers Invade the Riverfront. In addition to the new events, the 50/50...
Red Lobster closing more than 50 locations, auctioning off restaurant equipment
Red Lobster is closing several of its locations following a bad financial performance in 2023. An "all-you-can-eat shrimp" promo became more popular than expected and combined with issues still related to pandemic recovery, the chain decided to close more than 50 locations. Fans of the restaurant were shocked Monday to see signs on the window announcing abrupt closings.
Evansville Fire Department responds to verdict in murder of ‘brother,’ Robbie Doerr
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The Evansville Fire Department took to social media on Wednesday to speak on the verdict in the murder trial of firefighter Robbie Doerr. EFD officials thanked the Vanderburgh County Prosecutors Office and the Evansville Police Department for their efforts during trial. The social media post reads:
Several month investigation leads to suspected drug dealer’s arrest
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Drug task force members in Evansville say an arrest has been made after an investigation that began last summer. Over a period of three months, officials say they made several controlled fentanyl buys from JaJaun Bennett. On Monday, detectives say they caught him during a traffic...
‘It will be nothing but a benefit to the public,’ cameras make their way into the Vanderburgh Superior Court
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - After hours of deliberation, an emotional ending followed a high-profile murder trial in Vanderburgh County. 52-year-old Elizabeth Fox-Doerr was found guilty for murder and conspiracy to commit murder in the death of her late husband, Evansville Firefighter Robert Doerr in February of 2019. [PREVIOUS: ‘Dad can...
Lloyd improvements expected after Memorial Day Weekend
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has announced single lane closures on State Road 62 in Vanderburgh County for shoulder strengthening as part of the Lloyd4U project. Officials say beginning on or after May 28, crews will begin lane closures on eastbound S.R. 62 from the Posey County Line Road to Schutte […]
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