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Man arrested after passing 2 children between sixth-floor balconies, police say

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Police Department officials say a man faces domestic battery, firearm and child neglect charges after police say he passed two children between balconies on the sixth floor while officers were trying to find him. According to an affidavit, officers responded to a 911 hang-up call...

Evansville, IN · 12h

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Vanderburgh County Standoff Ends With Six Out, Guns Found, One Man Charged

Deputies were called to a home on Nolan Avenue around 9:15 p.m. Thursday after a neighbor reported a man firing two guns into the woods behind their house, touching off a tense, hours-long scene that ended with a search warrant, six people walking out of the home, and one man facing a felony charge.

Vanderburgh County, IN · 1d

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Police investigate burglary at auto repair shop in Evansville

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Police Department officials say they are investigating a burglary that took place at an auto repair shop on Friday night. According to a police report, officers were dispatched to a commercial burglary report at A1 Auto and Diesel Repair on East Sycamore Street just before midnight.

Evansville, IN · 6h

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Rezoning for development at N. Green River, Kansas heads to county

EVANSVILLE — A proposed mixed-use development at North Green River and Kansas Roads is headed to the Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners with a recommendation for approval. On Thursday, Nov. 5, the Vanderburgh County Area Plan Commission heard the request to rezone about 73 acres currently used for agriculture to level two commercial for a residential development with light commercial use. The final vote was 5-3. "Yes" votes were Paul Green, Tom Shetler, Lon Walters, Serita Cabell and Bill Pedke. No votes were Philip Hooper, Linda Freeman and Bill Nix. The county commissioners will hear the proposal at 9:30 a.m. on Nov. 17 at Room 301 at the Civic Center. According to the report from APC, the site is in an area of mixed residential and agricultural uses. The closest commercial uses are to the west, on the west side of Indiana 57. The developer, CWK Investments, was represented at the meeting by attorney Krista Lockyear. CWK Investments is the company of local developer Wayne Kinney. He most recently developed the Poet Square Apartments near North High School. Lockyear said since speaking to neighbors, the developer has agreed to a use and development commitment that prohibits 46 of the uses

Vanderburgh County, IN · 2d

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Man hospitalized after he was hit by a car on I-69

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — A man is in the hospital after he was hit by a car Friday night. Officials with Evansville Dispatch say they got a call about an accident with injuries at 6:40 p.m. on northbound I-69 over Weinbach Avenue. EPD, EFD and ambulance services were called to the scene. Officials say a […]

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Evansville crews at fire on West Maryland Street

Eyewitness News has a crew enroute and will update when new information is available.

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U.E. takes down U.S.I. in OT in the River City Classic

EVANSVILLE, In. (WEHT) — The Evansville Purple Aces beat the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles 77-76. U.E. plays at Middle Tennessee State next on Nov. 10th, and U.S.I. will play at I.U. Indianapolis Nov. 11th.

Evansville, IN · 20h

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Remembering November 6, 2005, 21 years later

To date, it stands alone as Indiana's deadliest tornado of the past 50 years.

Warrick County, IN · 2d

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Deaconess unveils new surgery center

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Warrick County unveils a new surgery center. The center is being called the first of its kind in the Tristate. The hospital hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday for the Orthopedic Facility. The center features five operating rooms. Surgeons behind the project said the focus on orthopedic […]

Warrick County, IN · 2d

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Huntingburg celebrates new fitness court

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The city of Huntingburg is celebrating the completion of their brand new Fitness Court. Leaders and community members gathered on Thursday to cut the ribbon on the new space, and show off all that is has to offer. Attendees got to help break in the new...

Huntingburg, IN · 2d

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Transmission line planned to be built in eastern Henderson County

A 25-mile transmission line is planned to be built through eastern Henderson County, from the Reid substation on the site of Big Rivers in Webster County to a substation in Warrick County, Ind. Officials with the project say that it came about after the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, of MISO,...

Henderson County, KY · 22h

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OFS Projects and TIF Spending Highlight Huntingburg RDC Meeting

The Huntingburg Redevelopment Commission reviewed its TIF allocation areas, including funds tied to OFS expansion projects and the annual TIF presentation. A motion to amend the Declaratory Resolution 2026-11 for the Industrial Park Northwest project was passed. This will include taxes on newly qualified investments and traditional personal property for OFS Plant 6. An attorney for OFS appeared on behalf of the company to answer any questions. A Plan Commission hearing is scheduled for November 23 and a confirmatory resolution expected to return to the RDC in January. An impact study and public hearing is to be completed in the interim and will be available to the public.

Huntingburg, IN · 2d

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Two Families, One Table, And A Mountain Of Mexican Food At This Washington Restaurant

A burrito so big that diners regularly fail to finish it sounds like a dare. In this Washington, the Burrito California can come loaded with shrimp, and portion size is the thing people bring up again and again. The twist? This Washington isn’t in the Pacific Northwest at all.

Washington, IN · 2d

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Indiana has cut death row in half after execution of Jeffrey Weisheit

(WTHR) - Jeffrey Weisheit died by lethal injection Thursday after receiving the death penalty for killing his girlfriend’s two children in an Evansville house fire in 2010. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Indiana executes Jeffrey Weisheit for 2010 murders of 2 Evansville children. Weisheit’s death at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan...

Indiana · 2d

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Southwestern Indiana high school football sectional finals updates, scores

Time to crown a few high school football sectional champions. Nine teams from Southwestern Indiana remain in the IHSAA state tournament. As many as five could advance to the regional next weekend. It will be tough to top the semifinal round, but this slate has a few solid matchups. A top-10 rematch at Reitz Bowl will draw attention statewide, but another rematch at John Lidy Field might be the most interesting. Sit back and enjoy Friday night. There's only a handful left this season. Below is the full schedule for sectional championships around the Evansville area, plus links to online radio broadcasts and video streams. Follow below for LIVE scores and updates from all the IHSAA football sectional championship action across Southwestern Indiana ! Southwestern Indiana high school football sectional championship scoreboard .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } Class 5A, Sectional 16 | Evansville North at Castle FINAL: Castle 28, North 14. Knights are Class 5A Sectional 16 champs. — Markos Tsegaye (@10_Markos_) November 7, 2026 Castle closing in on a victory Iglesias’ second interception of the night is a pick six. That puts this game away. Castle leads 28-7 with 2 minutes remaining. pic.twitter.com/byG15DkWSv

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Man arrested on drunk driving, endangerment charges near N. Fulton Ave., deputies say

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office officials say a man was arrested on endangerment and intoxicated driving charges after a deputy reported seeing him commit several traffic violations. According to an affidavit, deputies saw a vehicle turn onto North Fulton Avenue from Uhlhorn Street without coming to...

Vanderburgh County, IN · 1d

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Here are this week's Evansville food and restaurant inspection reports

Food service and restaurant inspections are performed by the Vanderburgh County Health Department . The date listed in each record is the date the inspection occurred. Black Elephant Nectar Bar , 420 Mulberry St, October 6, No Violations. Caze School K-5 , 2013 S Green River Rd, October 6, No Violations. Chavas Mexican Grill , 4202A 1st Ave, October 6, No Violations. Circle S Mart #27 , 5230 First Ave, October 8, No Violations. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store #216 , 8215 Eagle Lake Dr., October 7, No Violations. Deep Blue Indoor Play , 6301 Old Boonville Hwy, October 7, No Violations. DiMaggio's Italian Pizza , 3848 First Ave, October 6, No Violations. Jags Food Mart , 2020 S. Weinbach, October 6, No Violations. Logans Roadhouse #381 , 5645 Pearl Dr, October 6, No Violations. Marathon #103 , 201 E Louisiana St, October 6, No Violations. Mister B's/Club 18 , 1340 Hirschland Rd, October 6, No Violations. Parlor Doughnuts , 301 N. Green River Rd., October 6, No Violations. Penn Station East Coast Subs , 5310 Pearl Dr, October 6, No Violations. Salvation Army Community Center , 1040 N Fulton Ave, October 8, No Violations. Subway #22865 , 1343 Tutor

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Temporary closures planned for Evansville’s west side

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – According to officials with TheLloyd4U, temporary closures are planned for Evansville’s west side. According to officials, beginning November 6, construction crews will conduct paving operations at several intersections on the city’s west side along the Lloyd Expressway, including Red Bank Road, Boehne Camp Road, Rosenberger Avenue and McDowell Road. Officials say […]

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🎅 Where Is the REAL Santa Hiding Around Evansville?

🎄 Santa is making his rounds around Evansville! We've found several places where you can visit the big guy, snap photos and enjoy some Christmas magic. More locations coming!

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Evansville residents push back on Northside rezoning development

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The Area Plan Commission voted 5-3 Thursday to give a favorable recommendation to a proposed mixed-use development on North Green River Road, sending the rezoning request to the Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners. The vote came after a long public hearing. Developers and neighbors who oppose...