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1 Year Later: Tell City Police Dept. honoring fallen Sgt. Heather Glenn
TELL CITY, Ind. (WFIE) - Wednesday will mark a year since the Tell City Police Department lost one of their own in the line of duty. Police Sergeant Heather Glenn was killed July 3, 2023 during a shooting at Perry County Memorial Hospital. [Previous Story: Tell City Police Sgt. and...
Holcomb announces Warrick County judicial appointment
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Governor Eric Holcomb announced the appointment of Brett Roy to the Warrick County Superior Court #2. Roy has been the chief public defender in Warrick County since 2021. According to a release from Holcomb’s office, Roy was previously a self-employed attorney in Boonville and served as a part-time public defender. He […]
Win Tickets to the Tri-State’s Most Exciting 90’s Music Festival
The Spencer County Music Fest will welcome several artists, including David Lee Murphy, Confederate Railroad, and Georgette Jones, daughter of George Jones. Here's how to win tickets:. There is something new coming to Spencer County this year, and if you're a fan of 90s music, you need to listen up....
Body of swimmer recovered from Patoka Lake
HENDERSON,Ky. (WEHT) – Indiana Conservation Officers say they are investigating after recovering the body of a man from Patoka Lake Sunday evening. Officials say this is the part of the lake that is in Orange County. Indiana DNR says at approximately 6 p.m., Orange County Dispatch was notified that a male had disappeared under the […]
Child dies in Warrick County after being struck by vehicle
EVANSVILLE — A 1-year-old child died after being struck by a vehicle in Warrick County Sunday evening. The Warrick County Sheriff's Office and Warrick County Coroner’s Office are investigating the incident that occurred at a residence in the 7000 block of Lincoln Trail Road, north of Tennyson. "A...
Kentucky Second Only to Alaska in an Unusual Category
I talked with some friends this weekend who are planning a vacation to Alaska which will include a viewing of grizzly bears doing there thing...in a CONTROLLED environment, of course. That will include a chance to watch them going after salmon in one of Alaska's many rivers. I've always wanted...
Woman accused of killing her boyfriend set to be sentenced
TELL CITY, Ind. (WFIE) - A Tell City woman is set to be sentenced today after police say she murdered her boyfriend. That woman is 52-year-old Tonya Coomer. Indiana State Police troopers say she is charged with the murder of her boyfriend, Aaron Waninger. ISP says deputies with the Perry...
EVSC School Board member convicted for allowing drug dealing at her bar
According to a report in the Evansville Courier and Press, Evansville school board member Amy Word was found guilty on Friday of maintaining a common nuisance after a three-day trial. The verdict was confirmed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office spokesperson, Ellora Daily, shortly before 12:30 p.m. The trial took place in Sullivan County due to significant media coverage in Evansville.
WATCH: Video shows moments after shooting in Newburgh
NEWBURGH, Ind. (WFIE) - Deputies are investigating a shooting at a quiet neighborhood on Newburgh’s north side. Deputies were called to the 2800 block of Joellen Lane shortly before 6:15 p.m. That neighborhood is just west of Castle High School. A witness who shared video with us told police...
Southern Indiana Garden Shop Set to Close Saying Business is ‘No Longer Sustainable’
In 2020, amid the global pandemic, what started as a "leap of faith" for one Evansville, Indiana area entrepreneur is reportedly coming to an close. In October of 2020, Kiwi's Garden Center opened its doors with a brick and mortar location just off the Lloyd Expressway, at 100 North First Avenue in Evansville. For almost four years now, they have sold both common and rare houseplants, along with gardening supplies and a whole host of unique gift ideas.
The 2024 Orleans Summer Concert in the Park Series continues on July 13
ORLEANS — The Orleans Chamber of Commerce, Springs Valley Bank & Trust, El Compadre, Hardman Promotions, and Visit French Lick and West Baden are teaming up again to bring free community concerts to historic Congress Square in downtown Orleans this summer. Orleans Chamber Executive Director Robert Henderson said that...
EVSC School Board has less than a month to fill Amy Word’s seat
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - When the jury returned a guilty verdict against Amy Word on Friday, she was no longer an EVSC School Board member. That’s according to EVSC Board Attorney, Pat Shoulders, who tells us that’s the state statute. He says the board has 30 days from...
Evansville Regatta meets with hydroplane racer on the riverfront
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Monday, the Evansville Regatta met with a hydroplane racer on the riverfront. We’re told they stopped by while going to Madison, Indiana, from Guntersville, Alabama. Several people came out to meet the racer and see their hydroplane. President of Evansville Regatta Jason Gardner spoke with...
Used truck prices lower in weakened freight market; Class 8 sales slow for third month
COLUMBUS, Ind. – According to the latest State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks by ACT Research, the used Class 8 average retail sale price ebbed 1.5% lower month-over-month to $58,400 in May. “On a year-over-year basis, used retail prices were 15% lower,” said vice president at...
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