Tommy Mason

Evansville

Anchor at WEVV-TV (Evansville, IN)

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Indiana 211 activated to assist with Vanderburgh County storm damage surveys

1 week ago | wevv.com | Tommy Mason

VANDERBURGH COUNTY, Ind. (WEVV) — Evansville-Vanderburgh Emergency Management says Indiana 211 is now available. The agency has requested Indiana 211 be activated to assist county residents in reporting damage during the recent storms and flooding events. They say the information will be used to create a database of addresses, that will assist in locating properties in need of a damage assessment survey. Here's a link to more information about Indiana 211.
Thunderbolts top Peoria; take 1-0 lead in semi-final series

1 week ago | wevv.com | Tommy Mason

PEORIA, Ill. (WEVV) — The Evansville Thunderbolts were winners on the road Wednesday night in the first game of a three-game semi-final series. After two scoreless periods Evansville Forward Logan Vande Meerakker garnished the games first goal on a break-away with just over 9:08 minutes left in regulation. A goal by Aiden Litkey gave the Thunderbolts a 2-0 lead with 1:20 remaining in the game. The victory marks the team's first franchise win in the SPHL President’s Cup Semifinals.
One person and a dog treated for injuries after a shots fired report in Evansville

1 week ago | wevv.com | Tommy Mason

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — A dog owner is recovering after being hospitalized in connection to an attack Tuesday. According to Evansville Police, officers were called to a home on East Iowa Street after a neighbor reported a shot being fired and a dog had been shot. Police say the owner fired a shot into the ground in an act of self defense, while five dogs were fighting. Police say the victim was taken to an Evansville hospital, while one injured dog was treated by a vet. No arrests were made.
Governor Braun hosting two of President Trump's top health officials today

1 week ago | wevv.com | Tommy Mason

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WEVV) — Indiana Governor Mike Braun will welcome two of Donald Trump's top health officials in Indianapolis today. The governor will host U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz today. The group plans to make announcement related to Governor Braun's "Make Indiana Healthy Again" initiative, according to a news release from the Governor's office.
INDOT offering sandbags at several southern Indiana locations

1 week ago | wevv.com | Tommy Mason

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WEVV) — The Indiana Department of Homeland Security is offering sandbags to surrounding communities impacted by flooding.
Previously convicted drug dealer back in jail on dealing charges

1 week ago | wevv.com | Tommy Mason

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — A man previously sentenced to a 5-year prison sentence for dealing is back in the crosshairs of police. According to the Evansville-Vanderburgh Drug Task Force investigators received tips from the public that Anthony Cook was the number one synthetic marijuana dealer in Evansville. Since February investigators focused on an address along Madison Avenue, where a search warrant was executed Wednesday.
Local emergency declaration issued for Warrick County

2 weeks ago | wevv.com | Tommy Mason

BOONVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Due to flooding Warrick County is under a local emergency declaration at this time. Warrick County Board of Commissioners President Sarah Seaton made the declaration on Wednesday. The declaration activates the response and recovery aspects of the county's disaster emergency plan, and authorizes the furnishing of aid and assistance to be given out. The emergency declaration will be in place for at least one week.
Carmi Police offering sand and sandbags to residents impacted by flooding

2 weeks ago | wevv.com | Tommy Mason

CARMI, Ill. (WEVV) — Property owners living near the Little Wabash River in Carmi are being offered relief in flight back floodwaters. The Carmi Police Department says, they have sand and sandbags available for those who need them. Residents can stop by the old ESDA building across from the 4-H Fairgrounds, and the White County Fairgrounds. According to the National Weather Service, the Little Wabash River is expected to crest sometime at around 7:00 p.m. tonight.
Woman now facing vehicular homicide charges following a 2024 death involving a young child

2 weeks ago | wevv.com | Tommy Mason

MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WEVV) —A woman is now facing a charge of vehicular homicide following the death of a 6-year-old. A Hopkins County Grand Jury handed down the indictment on Jessica Settle Tuesday. Settle was arrested on a warrant. The collision that happened in September of 2024, also injured a driver and a passenger in a separate vehicle. In addition to vehicular homicide, her charges include operating a vehicle while under the influence of drugs, and two counts of assault.
Travel advisory issued for several southern Indiana counties

2 weeks ago | wevv.com | Tommy Mason

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WEVV) — Several Indiana counties have been placed on a travel advisory issued this week. According to the Indiana Department of Homeland Security website, Vanderburgh, Warrick, Spencer, Gibson, Knox and Daviess counites are now under the lowest travel status, due to wide-spread flooding. The advisory means routine travel may be restricted in some areas, and drivers should use caution or avoid those areas altogether.