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Evansville man arrested after drugs found in home with children
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A man is facing drug charges after police say they were called to a domestic situation. Officers say they were responding to a home after being told there were drugs inside. According to an affidavit, police found multiple jars in the home filled with marijuana. In...
Heady’s Pizza works to keep business open
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- The owner of a Popular Evansville pizza shop now says that he will try to keep the business open. In a statement on social media, the owner says that the company is working to save the business and its employee’s jobs. They say that if the business can remain open, they plan […]
Evansville Chief of Police Philip Smith joins 44News This Morning
EPD Chief Smith talks about several community outreach and educational opportunities coming up, and how to call in to non-emergency line for common complaints. Evansville Chief of Police Philip Smith discusses several upcoming outreach and education events. Evansville Police Chief Philip Smith says the 12-week fall session of their "Community...
Hundreds Of EVSC Students Placed On Waitlist
Applications are now closed to get your EVSC student a seat on the bus. EVSC Chief Communication Officer Jason Woebkenberg says out of over 10,000 students, hundreds were denied a seat… at least for now. The few hundred that didn’t get a seat are placed on a waitlist.
Evansville Regional Airport to host TSA PreCheck Enrollment Center
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Tri-State residents will be able to enroll in the TSA Precheck Application Program at the Evansville Regional Airport. It will run from Monday, July 22nd through Friday, July 26th across from the ticket counter. Airport officials say the expedited screening program allows travelers to leave...
Don’t Miss Out on Snuggling with Puppies | July 24
Join us for a heartwarming event where the Vanderburgh Humane Society will bring along some adorable furry friends for you to pet and hold. You’ll also learn about the amazing work they do for our community. Event Details:. Date: Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Time: 2 PM. Location: Browning Gallery...
Partly cloudy with spotty rain
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - We are starting the day with a few very spotty showers, but that rain will taper off by about 8 AM. Temperatures are starting in the upper 60s to low 70s this morning but will climb into the mid 80s this afternoon under partly cloudy skies. A few isolated showers and storms may pop up this afternoon and evening, but most of us will stay dry. All in all, pleasant weather for the start of the Vanderburgh County Fair!
Evansville-area food news: 6 bites of food news for you this week
EVANSVILLE − We're bringing you Tri-State restaurant happenings and food news you need to know. Here's the latest. A Crisp & Green restaurant is now open soon in The Promenade shopping center. The national chain has almost 50 locations, but Evansville's will be the first in Indiana. On the menu are be healthy dishes including entree salads, grain bowls, wraps, smoothies, acai bowls, and more.
Lawsuit: Purple Aces paid $10,000 to enter tournament that never happened
EVANSVILLE — The University of Evansville claims a New Jersey marketing company bilked $10,000 from the school that should have paid for the Purple Aces entry into a 2023 basketball tournament. But there was a problem: the tournament never actually happened. That's according to a civil complaint UE filed in Vanderburgh County Superior...
Police called, Indiana man banned from all Walmarts after allegedly stealing energy drink
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WKRC) - An Indiana man was handed a lifetime ban from all Walmart locations after he allegedly stole an energy drink. According to WFIE, authorities in Evansville, Indiana were called to a Walmart location due to a report of a theft Friday. Per the outlet, asset protection employees told officers on the scene that a man took an energy drink, downed it and put the can back on the shelf.
USI Romain College of Business to offer certificate in Financial Institutions beginning Fall 2024
The University of Southern Indiana Romain College of Business is launching a new Financial Institutions Certificate this Fall. The certificate program will prepare students for careers with banks, credit unions and the agencies responsible for regulatory oversight of these institutions. “The Evansville region is blessed to have a number of...
Aces Men’s basketball team hard at work in summer practices
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - For many, summer is all about getting outside, and enjoying the warmth and sunshine, but inside UE Basketball’s Fifth-Third practice facility, they are really turning up the heat. We took a look inside the summer workouts of the Evansville Purple Aces men’s basketball team.
A shooting is under investigation in Carbondale
CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) – Police in Carbondale are investigating a shooting. Officers were in the 700 block of S. Lewis Lane on the afternoon of July 20. They cleared the area within a couple of hours and stated there was no threat to the public. The investigation is ongoing.
Swatting incident in Carrier Mills under investigation
CARRIER MILLS, Ill. (WJPF) – Police in Carrier Mills gave an update about an investigation last night. Around 8:15pm on July 21, the Saline Co. Sheriff’s Office received a phone call from an individual who had claimed he had shot and killed his father. The caller also stated that he was armed and barricaded in a residence close to the Carrier Mills High School and he would shoot any responding Officer.
SIU Athletics unveils their 2024 Saluki Hall of Fame class
CARBONDALE, Ill. – The Southern Illinois University Department of Athletics announced its 2024 Saluki Hall of Fame class today. The distinguished class will be formally inducted in a ceremony on Friday, Oct. 11, and then make public appearances during Homecoming festivities on Saturday, Oct. 12. The 2024 six-person class...
Centralia’s Jaxon Cushman 5th In Survivor Tournament at Junior Gold U15
Jaxon Cushman of Centralia posted an absolutely stellar series in the U15 Boys division of the Survivor Tournament. His 1225 total for five games – a whopping 245 average – had him sitting in first until the last squad. From unofficial results, he will finish in 5th overall. High area finisher in the U18 Boys division of Survivor is Wildcat Ryan Detering with an 1102 series, averaging 220. Ryan is in 81st out of 450 bowlers.
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