Driver seriously hurt in Warrick Co. crash

WARRICK CO., Ind. (WFIE) - A driver was seriously hurt in a crash Wednesday morning in Warrick County. It happened around 5:45 a.m. on State Road 61 near Liberty Chapel. The sheriff says a man was coming home from a night shift at work and fell asleep. They say he...

Massive clog pulled from Daviess County sewer plant

DAVIESS COUNTY, Ky. (WEHT) — A sewer plant in Daviess County is blaming flushable wipes for causing a massive blockage in their system. In a post to social media, the Daviess County Regional Water Resource Agency said it recently pulled a large accumulation of wet wipes and other debris from the main incoming line. The […]

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...

Trail camera leads to arrest on Warrick Co. cattle farm; sheriff investigates possible link to earlier theft attempt

WARRICK CO., Ind. (WFIE) - A man was arrested on a Warrick County cattle farm after deputies say he showed up with a stolen livestock trailer. Now, the sheriff’s office is looking into whether the incident is connected to another possible theft attempt last week. Oscar Chavez was arrested...

Henderson Police give update on Twin Bridges

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The Henderson Police Department is updating drivers on the status of the Twin Bridges. A release from the department says crews are wrapping up bridge repairs and will reopen the bridges early next week. However, cooler temperatures have forced crews to reopen the bridges in phases. KYTC says there will be […]

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 .

Kim’s Furniture reopening with ‘Tornado Sale’ after losing roof during storm

NEWBURGH, Ind. (WFIE) - A local furniture store is now getting ready to reopen after suffering major storm damage from a tornado earlier this year. “Kim’s Furniture” in Newburgh held a soft opening earlier Thursday. You may remember, the store lost part of its roof and had some...

Man caught on camera in attempted cattle theft

Fully Engulfed Mobile Home Fire Spreads to Second Unit in Chandler

Fire crews raced to a mobile home park in Chandler shortly after 4:30 a.m. Wednesday after a call came in for a fully engulfed structure fire, and by the time crews arrived, the flames had already spread to a second mobile home nearby. The blaze broke out in the 400...

First responders called to rollover semi crash in Daviess Co.

DAVIESS CO., Ky. (WFIE) - Drivers were urged to avoid Highway 144 after a semi rolled over near the U.S. 60 interchange Tuesday afternoon. We’re told the Daviess Co. Sheriff’s Office, Kentucky State Police and the Daviess Co. Fire Department responded. Sheriff Brad Youngman says the driver was...

Evansville show to feature switching roles

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Imagine showing up to perform in a play without knowing which character you’ll be playing! That’s exactly what’s happening in StageTWO Productions’ latest show “Everybody.” Actor Matt Hummel visited Eyewitness News to share more information. The full interview can be viewed in the player above.

The Unassuming Little Roadside Spot In Indiana Where Fried Fish Dreams Come True

Some restaurants make you drive past them three times before you finally trust your instincts and pull in, and Tin Fish in Newburgh, Indiana is exactly that kind of place. Once you do pull in, you’ll spend the rest of the meal wondering why it took you so long.

Ground breaks for Ohio County health care facility

OHIO COUNTY, Ky. (WEHT) — A plot of land just off of I-165 is vacant and empty but soon it will be home to the new Ohio County Healthplex, bringing together Owensboro Health Services closer to home for residents in the area. “The more gas we can fill in the community to better serve our […]

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.

Daviess County activates white flag for five days

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – According to the Daviess County Fiscal Court, a white flag warning has been activated. Officials say this is for November 12 through November 16 due to forecasted temperatures. Daviess County Emergency Management Director Mike Page notes temperatures or wind chill are forecasted to be at or below 32 degrees for the […]

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...

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...

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.

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 […]

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