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Evansville murder trial ends in mistrial
EVANSVILLE, In (WEHT) – The trial for an Evansville man accused of murdering his grandmother has ended in a mistrial. Police say that John Stevens called 911 claiming he found Betty Stevens dead in June of 2022. Authorities say they found her credit cards and mail in John Steven’s backpack and he had her blood on his shirt.
Here's where, how you can donate school supplies for local kids this weekend
EVANSVILLE — Community members hoping to help students heading back to school will have a chance to donate supplies at all local Walmart Supercenters on Friday and Saturday. The donation boxes will be available from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., as will shopping lists of needed items, at these locations:
READI 2.0 application now open for several Tri-State counties
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Organizations in Vanderburgh, Warrick, Posey and Gibson counties can now apply for READI 2.0 grants. E-REP officials say 45 milllion dollars have been set aside for our region to be used for various opportunities. It’s the second installment of READI grants. During Tuesday’s announcement, officials...
Mistrial declared for Evansville man accused of killing his grandmother
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A mistrial has been declared in the murder trial of John Stevens. That’s according to Vanderburgh County Circuit Court. John is accused of killing his grandmother, 85-year-old Betty Stevens back in June of 2022. [Grandson of 85-yr-old homicide victim charged with murder]. Police say John...
United Way of Southwestern Indiana Awards Mental Health Grants
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV)— United Way of Southwestern Indiana (UWSWI) announced distribution of $568,995 in grant funds as part of their Mental Health Pathways to Potential initiative. This is the second round of funding for the Mental Health Pathway and included two funding tracks, direct services from a licensed mental...
Coroner identifies pedestrians killed in July 4 crash
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Vanderburgh County Coroner’s Office has released the names of two people who were killed in an SUV crash on Fulton Avenue last week. Officers responded to an accident involving an SUV and two pedestrians at the intersection of Fulton Avenue and Florida Street on July 4. Police said they believe […]
Evansville trio sent to federal prison for meth trafficking operation
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Three people have been sentenced to federal prison for their role in a meth trafficking operation in Evansville. Federal officials announced Monday that Colin January, Patricia Minor, and Blenda Lundburg were all sentenced. January will serve 10 years in federal prison followed by five years...
Man charged with drug dealing resulting in death
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — A Texas man is in police custody in Evansville on serious charges related to a warrant filed in 2023. Police records show Todd Gardner was arrested Monday night. He was booked in the Vanderburgh County jail on a charge of dealing a controlled substance resulting...
Coroner IDs two pedestrians struck, killed by car on July 4
EVANSVILLE – The Vanderburgh County Coroner's Office has identified the two people struck and killed by a car last week in Evansville. Regina Hinkel, 76, and Mark Alan Jeffers, 61, died at the scene of the incident in the 1200 block of North Fulton Avenue. It was reported to police at 8:34 p.m. on July 4.
Family safe after early morning house fire
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- An early morning house fire forces a family out of their home. The fire took place just before 1:00 a.m. in the 7500 block of Eichele Drive in Vanderburgh County. Our crew on the scene says that smoke was pouting from the home when they arrived and had filled the surrounding area. […]
Monster Trucks Roar & Smash Their Way Into Evansville, Indiana
As Monster Trucks head into town, things are about to get loud in Vanderburgh County. Tickets are available now for this action-packed event. You'll get to see giant monster trucks as seen on national television as they battle it out. SUMMER SMASH 2024. The biggest names in Monster Trucks, including...
Looking for something spooky? Burdette Park to host 'Fright Night' this fall.
Ready to be scared? Burdette Park has a new event scheduled for this fall that will be fun for horror movie enthusiasts. "Fright Night" at the Vanderburgh County park will include a screening of the blockbuster 1980 film "Friday the 13th." Burdette officials think their park has some aesthetics that mirror the horror movie's Camp Crystal Lake, making it a natural pick for the night.
Man pleads guilty to promoting prostitution of teen for bond money
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – An Evansville man accused of using a jail telephone to tell a 16-year-old to prostitute herself so he could pay for his bond has accepted a plea deal. Authorities say Shyheem Jones made several calls from the Vanderburgh County Confinement Center in 2023 to ask...
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