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8th annual Geek Con hosted at the Evansville Museum
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — The Evansville Museum hosted it's eighth annual Geek Con. The family friendly event featured several big names in the comic world including this year's guest of honor, John K. Snyder III. Snyder is the creator of the independent comic series, Fashion in Action and has worked on several DC Comics.
Vehicle catches fire in Saturday afternoon crash
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — A two vehicle accident at the intersection of E. Columbia and Governor Street resulted in a vehicle catching fire. EPD on scene tell 44News that at least two people were transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The crash occurred around 2p.m. Saturday. EPD,...
Dry and hot through the beginning of the work week
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - High pressure parked to our east over the mid-Atlantic states will keep us dry and very hot through the weekend and into next week. Expect plentiful sunshine for the rest of the afternoon with highs topping out in the lower 90s. The weather will remain quiet tonight with mostly clear skies and lows dropping into the mid to upper 60s. Sunday will be another mostly sunny day with highs reaching the lower 90s. Sunday will feature mostly clear skies with lows dropping into the upper 60s.
No one seriously hurt after fiery head-on crash in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Several people, including a child, are being taken to the hospital to get checked out after a head-on crash Saturday afternoon in Evansville. That’s according to the Evansville Police Department, who had officers respond to that accident at the intersection of Columbia and Governor around 2 p.m.
Join Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry for a Special Traveling City Hall Event
Evansville residents are in for a treat as Mayor Stephanie Terry hosts her third Traveling City Hall meeting of the year. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, September 5, when the community is invited to Howell Shelter from 5:00 to 6:30 PM for an engaging and informative evening. The event kicks...
UE women's soccer has first road test at Western Kentucky
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. -- The University of Evansville women's soccer team will have its first road match of the 2024 season on Sunday night fairly close to home. Evansville at Western Kentucky | Sunday, August 25 | 6 PM CT. Site | Location WKU Soccer Complex | Bowling Green, Ky.
Evansville man accused of touching paramedics inappropriately
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – An Evansville man is being charged with sexual battery after allegedly touching medical professionals inappropriately. According to a police affidavit, two paramedics with the American Medical Response were allegedly touched inappropriately by Spencer Cordell after he had been making sexual remarks and gestures towards them. Police say both of the paramedics […]
EPD opens investigation after bank defrauded out of nearly $10K
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The Evansville Police Department is investigating after they say someone stole thousands of dollars from the bank in a fraud scheme. Officers say they were called to the Heritage Federal Credit Union on N. Burkhardt Road to speak with an employee about the situation. According to...
Active boil advisory in Evansville affects hundreds
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Evansville Water Utility has issued a precautionary boil advisory Saturday morning. This boil advisory is due to an active line upgrade on 3400 Stringtown Road. It is said at least 800 customers will be affected and Stringtown Elementary is the only school affected by this advisory. Evansville Water Utility says the […]
EPD arrests serious violent felon in possession of stolen firearm
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A previously convicted serious violent felon arrested in Evansville early Saturday morning after being found in possession of a stolen firearm. Evansville Police say they pulled Colin Minton over at Sunset Park where they found he, along with the passenger, were driving with suspended licenses. They say after a consented search […]
EVANSVILLE POLICE MERIT COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
An executive session will be held prior to the open session. I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(5): To receive information about and interview prospective employees. I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(6)(A): With respect to any individual over whom the governing body has jurisdiction to receive information concerning the individual’s alleged misconduct. I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(9): To discuss a job...
Week 1 Evansville-area high school football scores, schedule and streaming links
EVANSVILLE — Another season of high school football in Southwestern Indiana is upon us. Below are scores from Friday's Week 1 games around the Evansville area, plus links to online radio broadcasts and video streams where applicable. (If a stream is missing, please contact clindskog@gannett.com) ...
Prep Roundup: Aug. 24, 2024
Fountain Central had its first away game at Delphi and came home a 3-2 winner on Thursday. Scores were 25-11, 21-25, 25-14, 18-25, 15-9. The team was led by seniors Rylee Simko and Jamie Harshbarger. The Mustangs are now 3-1 on the season and will play Saturday in the Faith...
Off the Gridiron: The Championship Band is on the Field
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – Bands and high school football have an unbreakable bond. The North Green Brigade is coming off a state championship in Lucas Oil Stadium. It takes hundreds of hours of practice to perform to their level. The band director, Noah Farmer, said that motivation is the key to success. “Before we can […]
44Blitz - Week 1 Highlights and Scores
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — 44Blitz is your home for preeminent coverage of high school football in the Tri-State. Join us every Friday night during our 10 p.m. newscast for all the highlights and scores from our area. Final: Memorial 37, Jasper 6. A "new look" Jerry Brewer Alumni Stadium...
How Castle football showed its defensive potential in a season-opening win over North
EVANSVILLE – Consider the following scenario, one absurd when attempting to dissect it further. Your offense possesses the football for less than eight minutes and only runs 21 plays. It finds the end zone once. What are the odds you compete, let alone win? It can not be a viable recipe for...
Game of the Week: Castle vs. North, Coach Paridaen Interview
44News reporter Emmy Fazenbaker interviews North Football head coach Joey Paridaen, ahead of their Week 1 match-up with Castle. Castle survives defensive battle on the road against North. The 44Blitz Game of the Week saw two teams, more than familiar with one another, duke it out in a four quarter...
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