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Motorcycle accident with injuries reported on Evansville’s Southeast side
19+ hour ago EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A motorcycle accident with injuries was reported on Evansville Southeast side. Dispatch confirms the call came in just before 3:00 p.m. for an accident with injuries in the ... EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A motorcycle accident with injuries was reported on…...
Suspect’s family member testifies in day 2 of Evansville murder trial
4+ day, 15+ hour ago EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The second day of a murder trial is underway in Evansville. As we've previously reported, Larry Richmond is accused of killing Evansville firefighter Robert Doerr in 2019. Officials say Doerr was killed outside his home on Oakley Street....
Evansville councilwoman resigns months after arrest on fraud charges
1+ week, 1+ day ago EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Fourth Ward City Council member Tanisha Carothers has resigned. That's according to Councilman Ben Trockman, who confirmed the announcement Friday afternoon. Back in February, Carothers was arrested and charged with fraud and defacing, falsifying, or destroying election…...
Jury selection to begin for man accused of killing Evansville firefighter
1+ week, 6+ day ago EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Jury selection starts this week in the trial of a man accused of murdering an Evansville firefighter. As we've previously reported, 46-year-old Larry Richmond is charged with the killing of firefighter Robert Doerr. Doerr was shot to…...
Evansville man sentenced in federal child porn case
1+ mon, 10+ hour ago Officials with the U.S. Attorney's office say 36-year-old Samuel Kirkwood was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison and lifetime supervised release. EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - We have an update on a child porn case out of Evansville. Officials with the U.S. Attorney's office…...
Evansville Housing Authority hosts community resource fair for those in need of help
1+ mon, 1+ week ago EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The Evansville Housing Authority held a resource fair for the community at the CK Newsome Center today. Organizers say with the level of need in the Evansville community continuing to rise, it was necessary to have this…...
Here’s what the Evansville Wartime Museum has planned for Veterans Day
1+ mon, 2+ week ago EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - This upcoming Veterans Day, the Evansville Wartime Museum is remembering and honoring our nation's heroes. On Saturday, November 8, museum officials say they will participate in the Four Freedoms Veterans Day Parade along Franklin Street in downtown Evansville....
Charges dropped against Evansville nurse practitioner
2+ mon, 3+ day ago EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Court records show that criminal charges filed against an Evansville nurse practitioner have been dropped. As we previously reported, 48-year-old Amanda Jones was arrested ... EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Court records show that criminal charges filed against an Evansville…...
How Evansville Police handled Fall Festival security during nearby shooting
2+ mon, 1+ week ago EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A shooting just blocks away from the West Side Nut Club Fall Festival has many wondering how law enforcement handled the situation while providing security. Those with EPD say because the Fall Festival was happening nearby, they…...
Tatas and Tailpipes Pink Ribbon Ride happening Sunday in Evansville
2+ mon, 2+ week ago EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The River City H.O.G Club is having their Tatas and Tailpipes Pink Ribbon Ride this Sunday in Evansville to support those impacted by breast cancer. EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The River City H.O.G Club is hosting their Tatas…...