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’Empty the Shelters’ adoption event returning to Tri-State area
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Shelters nationwide are gearing up to participate in the “Empty the Shelters” adoption event. To make adoption more affordable and raise awareness for pets waiting for their second chance in shelters nationwide, BISSELL Pet Foundation is hosting its Summer National Empty the Shelters reduced-fee adoption event.
Violent argument leads to a man charged for attempted murder
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Evansville Police Department charged a man with attempted murder after he allegedly assaulted his own friend due an issue with his ex. According to a police affidavit, officers were dispatched to an assault in progress. The caller stated that a man, Tarrell Thomas, was assaulting her neighbor. Upon arriving at […]
LMPD: 26-year-old killed in hit-and-run in Russell neighborhood
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A woman was killed after a hit-and-run crash in the Russell neighborhood late Saturday night, according to the Louisville Metro Police Department. When officers arrived to the scene at 16th Street and Jefferson Street, police said a 26-year-old who was struck. According to an LMPD news...
State St. construction poses problems for businesses in Newburgh
NEWBURGH, In. (WEHT) – State street construction in Newburgh seems to be impacting local businesses negatively. Eyewitness News got the chance to speak with several business about the ongoing construction and ask how it has affected them. Autumn Stevens from Sweet Emotions says, “We have definitely notices a downtick in people coming in. I’ve definitely […]
Starting 5: Louisville, Kentucky athletes highlight Team USA track and field team, more
With the 2024 U.S. Olympic Track and Field trials completed, here are some athletes from Kentucky you can watch in the Paris Olympics: Alexis Holmes, University of Kentucky, 400 meters; Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, University of Kentucky, 400-meter hurdles; Daniel Roberts, University of Kentucky, 110 hurdles; Masai Russell, University of Kentucky, 100 hurdles; Andrew Evans, University of Kentucky, discus; Charity Hufnagel, University of Kentucky, high jump; Jayden Ulrich, University of Louisville, discus; Yared Nuguse, Manual High School and...
Aces’ Deverman named to Freshman All-American team
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The Aces baseball season obviously ended several weeks ago, but the awards just keep rollin’ in, for their regional championship and super regional team. This time, it’s for freshman starting pitcher, Kenton Deverman. Deverman was named, to D1 Baseball’s, freshman All-American team! He’s just...
Dubois County Humane Society celebrates thousandth surgery
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The thousandth surgery was performed Saturday at the Dubois County Human Society Spay and Neuter Clinic. The clinic took to Facebook to make the announcement. They went on to say that pet owners can make appointments on the shelter’s website.
Corydon celebrates popcorn with annual festival
CORYDON, Ind. (WAVE) - Corydon held one of its biggest events Saturday, its Popcorn Festival. Every year, the city celebrates one of America’s favorite treats in all its different forms. Jazmyne Bray was crowned this year’s Popcorn Queen. “It was very exciting,” she said. “I had one other...
Man shot while giving food to the homeless
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The wife of the shooting victim in the Newburg neighborhood claimed her husband was targeted for an alleged road rage incident earlier in the week. Romona Mattingly and her husband Joe have made it their mission since 2020 to feed front line workers and those in need and that’s what they were doing Saturday afternoon on Norene Lane when Ramona said a man walked up and shot her husband in the leg.
Transfer Ja'Leah Williams a difference maker for Louisville women's basketball
University of Louisville women's basketball coach Jeff Walz and his staff assembled a new roster with seven freshmen for the coming season. But there was one transfer and Walz said the addition of Ja'Leah Williams is going to be a big one. The 5-foot-9 guard from Pompano Beach, Fla., played...
Quinn, Wagner named SIAC Outstanding Athletes of the Year
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A big day for some athletes in the Southern Indiana Athletic Conference, as the league announced its annual, Celebration of Champions winners for this past school year. The Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year is Castle grad, Aleyna Quinn. She was a five-sport athlete, playing softball,...
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