Adam Kight

Digital Content Producer at WEVV-TV (Evansville, IN)

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Teen drivers invited to upcoming 'Evansville Rule the Road' event

1 week ago | wevv.com | Adam Kight

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — A free event aimed at improving the skills of teen drivers is taking place in Evansville in June. The "Evansville Rule the Road," a free driving event for teen drivers on Saturday, June 14, 2025. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Christian Fellowship Church located at 4100 Millersburg Road in Evansville. Teen drivers in the Tri-State area are encouraged to attend to enhance their driving skills beyond standard education.
Crash shuts down part of Green Street in Henderson

1 week ago | wevv.com | Adam Kight

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEVV) — Part of Green Street has been shut down in Henderson after a driver wrecked into a utility pole. As of 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, the Henderson Police Department said Green Street would remain closed indefinitely while power crews worked to replace the damaged pole. According to HPD, Green Street is closed in both directions between 1st Street and 2nd Street as a result of the crash.
Second surviving Evansville break-in suspect booked into jail

1 week ago | wevv.com | Adam Kight

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Another suspect in a deadly break-in out of Evansville has been arrested. Earlier this month, police responded to a home on Sweetser Avenue after three armed suspects reportedly broke into the home. A resident at the home, Cameron Thomas, shot and killed one of the intruders, while the other two fled the scene, according to EPD. Police say they believe those two surviving suspects are 21-year-old Jaylen Drone, and 22-year-old Klifton Carter.
EPD partners with EVSC, EVPL, and Barnes & Noble for summer reading series

1 week ago | wevv.com | Adam Kight

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — The Evansville Police Department has teamed up with the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation, Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library, and Barnes & Noble for the second Summer Reading Series. The initiative aims to enhance children’s cognitive, emotional, and language development through shared reading experiences. Students attending EVSC Summer Schools and any interested children are welcome to participate.
Evansville pair sentenced to federal prison following overdose death of 3-year-old

1 week ago | wevv.com | Adam Kight

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Two people have been sentenced to federal prison for the overdose death of a toddler, and the non-fatal overdose of another infant. Federal officials announced Tuesday that Arcinial Watt and Jazmynn Brown had both been sentenced after being charged back in 2022. According to officials, Watt received a sentence of 20 years in federal prison, while Brown was sentenced to 15 years.
Woman arrested after stabbing in Madisonville

1 week ago | wevv.com | Adam Kight

MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WEVV) — Police say they've arrested a woman for a stabbing that happened in Madisonville. Officers say they were called to a stabbing at a home on Hall Street early Tuesday morning. Through an investigation, police say they determined that Emma Stotts had entered into the home around 8:20 a.m. with a knife. Once inside the home, MPD says Stotts woke the victim up stabbed them during an altercation. Stotts is being charged with second degree Assault.
New details after arrest in deadly Evansville home invasion

1 week ago | wevv.com | Adam Kight

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — We're learning more about a deadly home invasion incident that took place on Sweetser Avenue in Evansville, following the first arrest in the case. Earlier this month, police responded to a home on Sweetser Avenue after three armed suspects reportedly broke into the home. A resident at the home, Cameron Thomas, shot and killed one of the intruders, while the other two fled the scene, according to EPD.
Potential case of measles under investigation in Hopkins County

1 week ago | wevv.com | Adam Kight

HOPKINS COUNTY, Ky. (WEVV) — Hopkins County health officials say they're investigating a potential case of measles. The Hopkins County Health Department says it's conducting an epidemiological investigation into the potential case. While the case is not yet confirmed, HCHD says the medical offices were cleaned and the air cleaned as a precautionary measure. If the lab test is positive for measles, the health department will notify everyone with a possible exposure.
Madisonville man admits to committing sex acts in front of young child, police say

1 week ago | wevv.com | Adam Kight

MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WEVV) — A Madisonville man is facing child sex crimes after police say he admitted to committing obscene acts in front of a young victim. On May 22, Madisonville Police say they began an investigation into the sexual abuse of a 10-year-old. Through the investigation, police say they spoke with 31-year-old Preston Darnell. According to MPD, Darnell admitted to committing sex acts while fully aware the child was in the room.
Two arrested after early morning car theft in Henderson

1 week ago | wevv.com | Adam Kight

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEVV) — Two juveniles were arrested following an early morning car theft, according to a Henderson Police. HPD Officers were called to an area of Powell Street at 2:50 a.m. on Tuesday for a report of a stolen vehicle. Shortly after, the stolen car was spotted on a FLOCK Safety camera. Officers say they located the vehicle but stopped pursuing it when the driver refused to stop. At 3:36 a.m., a 911 caller reported a suspicious car in the on Powell Street.

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