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EVPL celebrates summer with community resource fair
Some people in Evansville learned what resources are available to them on Friday, thanks to the Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library's community resource fair. Organizations gathered in Howell Park to educate and empower the community, and people even picked up some free goodies.
Struggle with Evansville police leads to arrest
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A man was arrested in Evansville Friday after police say we was tased twice and evaded an officer on foot. Officials with the Evansville police department say Donald Ross was involved in a hit and run near Ravenswood Drive. An affidavit obtained by Eyewitness News says Ross was uncooperative with the […]
‘Families have absolutely no say’: Mother speaks on son’s mental health struggles
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A Tri-State mom is sharing what it’s like to be the parent of someone with mental illness. 47-year-old Adam English was arrested after police say he started a fire at inside his home. Adam’s mother Bridget Murray spoke about how the last 20 years have...
Global tech outage causes “chaos” at 14 News
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Every morning, afternoon and evening we bring you the latest information and breaking news, but what happens when the internet goes out?. That’s exactly what happened worldwide in the early hours of the morning, and 14 News was no exception. Each of the computers in...
Indiana man charged with child molestation after investigation, police say
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — An Indiana man is charged with child molestation following a monthlong investigation. Indiana State Police arrested 31-year-old Michael Allen Richardson of Hardinsburg on Friday. The investigation started on June 12 after the Indiana Department of Child Services was made aware of the allegations. The investigation...
City of Madison Welcomes American Cruise Lines to Indiana
This inaugural port of call celebrates a partnership between the City of Madison, Visit Madison, Inc., and American Cruise Lines. (Madison, IN) – A historic day for Madison as they welcomed the American Cruise Lines’ American Melody and American Heritage. This inaugural port of call celebrates a partnership...
Beware of Scam in Illinois Involving Amazon and Temu Package Shipments
Thieves are working around the clock trying to come up with new ways to trick you using all the latest technology and techniques to steal your identity and money. Illinois and Wisconsin residents who order products online that are being shipped to their homes need to know about this latest scam that uses fake text messages about package deliveries.
Great weather for Brickyard weekend!
We are kicking off Brickyard weekend with sunshine and mild temperatures throughout central Indiana. Lows dropped to the mid-50s in our outlying counties this morning, and closer to 60° in Indianapolis. The weather is going to stay dry today with a high-pressure system located over the Great Lakes region. However, we will see more clouds building into the state this afternoon. Highs will reach into the lower 80s.
Western Kentucky Rescue Launches Animal Ambassador Program
Every Thursday morning at the studio here in Owensboro, we host our SparKy Pet of the Week thanks to our friends at Ritzy's . We are all huge animal lovers here and want to do whatever we can to help find them homes. SparKy stands for Saving Paws Animal Rescue...
AG Coleman announces indictments for exploitation case in Ohio Co.
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Attorney General Russell Coleman announced that an investigation conducted by the Attorney General’s Office of Medicaid Fraud and Abuse Control resulted in the indictments of five individuals for exploitation and the use of forged instruments, such as false documents pertaining to a power of attorney and an “irrevocable” qualifying income trust. […]
Owensboro McDonald’s holds All American Crew Competition
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials say more than 50 crew members from 13 locally-owned McDonald’s restaurants came together Wednesday in a competition to be recognized as the best-of-the-best in key positions in the restaurant during the McDonald’s All-American Crew Competition in Owensboro. Officials say second-generation McDonald’s Owner/Operator Chris McEnaney hosted the competition at his Parrish […]
Midwest Severe Weather: 39 Tornadoes Confirmed from Iowa to Indiana from Storms
Midwest – The recent severe weather from Iowa to Indiana has led to the confirmation of 39 tornadoes, as storm surveys continue. The surveys, conducted by the US National Weather Service offices in Quad Cities, Chicago, and Central Illinois, reveal the widespread impact of the storms from last Monday.
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