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Former Memorial stars Adam Eberhard, Dylan Penn eager to reunite in TBT on national TV
EVANSVILLE — Adam Eberhard and Dylan Penn are excited to team up once again in The Basketball Tournament. The former Memorial and Bellarmine University standouts are on UKnighted, which is mostly comprised of former Knights players. It's one of the 64 teams competing in the single-elimination, winner-take-all tournament and for the $1 million cash prize.
Ally Malone signs with Marian Softball
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - It was quite the year for Gibson Southern’s Ally Malone, winning the state championship in basketball, a great year in softball, and now, a college signing. Marian University announced yesterday that Ally has signed with their softball program. She will bring her .396 senior year...
Traffic stop leads to discovery of drugs and guns
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Evansville Police arrest a man during a traffic stop when police say they find drugs and guns in the vehicle. Evansville Police say Cullen Miller was pulled over on Kentucky Avenue. Officers say they asked Miller to step out of the vehicle when they spotted several knives in the truck. They […]
Indiana State Police arrest man after rape incident at Hanover College
HANOVER, Ind. — Indiana State Police arrested a Clark County man for rape on Monday. According to a press release, Indiana State Police have been investigating an incident of sexual assault involving 22-year-old Jackson Kruer since last fall. ISP reported that the alleged rape occurred on Hanover College’s campus. ISP was first contacted about the […]
Police warn of online scam involving false report of missing child with autism
VANDERBURGH COUNTY, Ind. (WEVV) —Authorities are warning the public about a scam revolving around a false report of a missing child named Brandon Cooper, who is said to have autism and requires daily medication. The Evansville Police Department is trying to urge the public to refrain from sharing the...
The Children’s Museum of Evansville Presents Annual Kids Comic Con
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — The Koch Family Children’s Museum of Evansville (cMoe) presents their annual Kids Comic Con. The Children’s Museum will be celebrating all things kids’ pop culture. during their 2024 Kids Comic Con, which takes place on Saturday, July 20, from 9 a.m. to...
ECHO Housing & Community Development holds ribbon cutting for new Promise Home
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — ECHO Housing and Community Development held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new Promise Home at 313 Read Street. The Promise Home is a permanent supportive housing project that will end homelessness for 27 or more individuals. On-site case management, laundry facilities, and a community...
Renovations underway at EVPL North Park
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Renovations are underway at Evansville’s North Park Library. The project includes a new floor plan with two entrances, updated flooring, meeting and sensory rooms. Officials say during construction, the library will remain open, but some sections could be blocked off. Work is expected to wrap...
Evansville Retailer to Close After 60 Years in Business
Paul’s Menswear launched a retirement sale last month, with plans to close doors after over 60 years on the west side of Evansville. While I never personally purchased a suit from Paul’s Menswear, I can certainly appreciate the time that goes into getting a suit or pants tailored. I purchased my first suit in December 2019 when I started going on job interviews after college. Buying my first suit around that time was, to me, a symbol of accomplishment, and it was a great experience. I would imagine many in the Evansville area have similar stories about shopping at Paul’s Menswear.
Atlas names Parmenter as chief information officer
EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Atlas has named its new chief information officer. In a recent release the company announced the appointment of Ryan Parmenter to chief information officer. In his new role, Parmenter will oversee the information technology functions for Atlas World Group and its 10 subsidiaries, including technology capabilities, resources, and assets, according to the company’s release.
2nd Drowning in 3 Weeks at Patoka Lake
A 2nd drowning death in 3 weeks at a popular recreational lake in Southern Indiana. Department of Natural Resources Officers went to the Overlook Dam area in Dubois County Sunday afternoon in search of a swimmer that had gone underwater and not resurfaced. Divers recovered the body of 19-year-old Edgar...
Indiana’s Washington Square Mall Covered By a Black Tarp: Seeking Answers
There have been rumblings of some construction inside Washington Square Mall, so my investigation continues. That is a question a lot of folks are asking on social media and in the NextDoor app. I stopped in and asked a few questions, but I didn't leave with any solid answers. Multiple...
McAlister's Deli offering free tea to customers Thursday for 'Free Tea Day'
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Free tea is on the table at local McAlister's Deli locations this week. McAlister's Deli will be celebrating its 16th annual Free Tea Day on Thursday. Big teas will be available for free and include sweet tea, unsweet tea, tea/lemonade, sweet tea/unsweet tea, flavored teas...
Medication Aide accused of taking pills from Evansville nursing home
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A former employee of an assisted living facility in Evansville is facing several charges after authorities say she stole medication meant for patients. 25-year-old Myah Samples is charged with prescription fraud and possession of a controlled substance. Investigators with the Indiana Attorney General’s Office say Samples...
Dubois County Fair rides removed after incident on Monday
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- An incident that occurred on Monday night at the Dubois County Fair has led to some major changes for the duration of the event. A statement from the Dubois County 4-H Council posted to social media says, ” As a Dubois County 4-H Council we have been made aware of a situation […]
Evansville man sees attempted assassination of Trump from front row
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — An Evansville man is recalling the moment he witnessed the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump from the front row. “I was about 10 minutes into the speech when I heard pop pop pop, and right away, I knew it was gunfire,” says Michael Boatman. Boatman was about 10 feet […]
There's a viral post about a missing autistic child in Evansville. And it's a scam
Posts describing a missing child have rocketed around social media in Evansville and across the country the last few days. And they're all a scam. The Facebook posts, which often turn up in yard sale or local news groups, claim a child named Brandan Cooper has been reported missing in whatever town is being targeted at the time. ...
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