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Evansville man arrested on child molesting charges
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — An Evansville man who has been wanted on child molesting charges since 2022 has been arrested. Jail records show 31-year-old Elmer Salazer-Hernandez was booked late Tuesday night after a warrant for his arrest was issued in May of 2022. Investigators say a young victim was...
Old National Bank CFO charged with child molestation
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A man associated with Old National Bank was arrested and accused of child molestation in Warrick County. Brendon Falconer, 48, is charged with Child Molesting and Child Molesting Fondling or touching with a child under 14. An affidavit says the investigation began after the alleged victim said Falconer had sexual contact with […]
The eclipse won't be the only rare event in the Evansville sky on April 8
EVANSVILLE – The total solar eclipse won’t be the only rare celestial event shining above Evansville on April 8. That same day will include the arrival of “The Devil’s Comet”: a heavenly glob of dust and ice that last burned across the sky in 1954.
Man strikes Police Officer during arrest
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- An Evansville Police Officer was hit in the face while arresting a man. Police say that the incident happened around 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday in the 2200 block of Old Business 41. Officers were responding to a trespassing call at a gas station in the area and say that Travis Travelstead had […]
LISTEN: Spy camera in EVSC classroom captures what parents describe as a ‘day from hell’
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - At the start of the 2023 school year, Evansville parents were looking forward to sending their children to Culver Early Learning Center. Culver is part of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation. Victoria Ford was one of those parents that was excited for her daughter Scarlett. “She...
EPD increasing efforts to stop drivers from texting and driving
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The Evansville Police Department is encouraging you to put down the phone when you’re behind the wheel. It comes before, April, which is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Evansville Police say drivers can expect to see increased efforts on the roadways, as officers will be...
Trailer stolen from homeless shelter in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Rescue Mission is searching for the person who allegedly stole a trailer from their main campus Tuesday morning. ERM officials say if they have any information on the stolen trailer to contact the Evansville Police Department.
Evansville teen sentenced for battery
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A 17-year-old was sentenced in Evansville on Thursday after pleading guilty to misdemeanor battery. Jason Harvey Jr. was sentenced to one year probation for charges stemming from an incident in November. Harvey was initially charged with rape, but he plead guilty to the lesser charge last month. Harvey told police he […]
Ohio prison inmate captured in Henderson sentenced for escape
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Commonwealth Attorney Herbert McKee Jr. announced James Lee, one of the two men who escaped from Allen-Oakwood Prison in Ohio, was sentenced to eight to twelve years in prison for the escape. McKee also said Lee will serve an additional 8 year sentence for fleeing and evading police in Henderson, as […]
Old National Events Plaza going into a cashless future
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials say in a move to enhance efficiency, safety and convenience, Old National Events Plaza will transition to a cashless payment system, effective April 1. “We are excited to announce our transition to a fully cashless venue,” said Nick Wallace, General Manager at Old National Events Plaza. “Going cashless not only […]
You may see a lot more than darkness in Evansville during eclipse
EVANSVILLE — You could see a lot more than absolute darkness during daytime hours when the total solar eclipse happens on April 8. Evansville is directly in the narrow Texas-to-Maine path of next month's eclipse. The sun gradually will be eclipsed by the moon, bringing total darkness for slightly more than three minutes at 2:02 p.m. in Evansville and six seconds later in Henderson, Ky. Henderson is expected to have about two minutes and 30 seconds of totality, the period when the sun is totally obscured by the moon.
Moped hits van in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Emergency crews were called to a crash Wednesday in Evansville. Dispatchers say it happened shortly after 3 p.m. at Covert and Jeanette Avenues on the east side. Police say a person on a moped hit a van. They say there are minor injuries.
Five people decide if CenterPoint gets to raise rates. They each make a lot of money
EVANSVILLE — Five people will decide if CenterPoint Energy gets to raise rates for local customers to a price many have said is simply unaffordable. And each of them make more than $100,000 a year. The Courier & Press recently reported ahead of a Feb. 29 public hearing who each of the...
Henderson vet calling for stricter animal torture laws as former employee serves time
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - A vet tech at Southside Animal Clinic in Henderson was caught on camera dragging, kicking and choking dogs that were in her care. A few months ago, Dr. Chandra Werner was shocked to discover one of her employees was mistreating the animals behind closed doors. Alex...
EVSC receives complaint investigation from the state
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - On Thursday, the Indiana Department of Education sent the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation a request for a complaint. This comes a day after 14 News aired spy camera footage from inside a Culver Early Learning Center Classroom. See that story here. The letter to the EVSC...
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