WFIE-TV (Evansville, IN)

On November 15, 2013, 14 WFIE marked its 60th Anniversary. The station started broadcasting on November 15, 1953, on Channel 62, making it the first television station in Evansville. This milestone is captured in the station's call letters, which stand for W e're F irst I n E vansville.

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‘Just end him’: Group of 5th grade girls accused of plotting to kill a boy at school

2 days ago | 14news.com | Micaela Marshall |Casey Torres |Emily Van de Riet

SURPRISE, Ariz. (KPHO/Gray News) – Four elementary school girls in Arizona are accused of plotting to kill a classmate by stabbing him in a school bathroom. The case involves four girls, ages 10 and 11, who are fifth graders at Legacy Traditional School’s West Surprise campus. A newly released report from Surprise Police said the friends devised the plan during lunch and recess on Oct. 1, 2024.
Train collides with dump truck in Henderson, causes road block

2 days ago | 14news.com | Aaron Weeks

HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - Henderson County Sheriff’s Office officials say they are investigating a train versus dump truck crash collision. Officials say the crash happened in the 1800 block of Madison St. Authorities say no injuries have been reported. The train is currently blocking several city roadways. Powell, Washington, and Clay are all closed at the tracks indefinitely. We will update you as we continue to learn more. Copyright 2025 WFIE. All rights reserved.
VCSO: Convicted felon arrested for illegal possession of a firearm

2 days ago | 14news.com | Aaron Weeks

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office officials say an Evansville man has been arrested on firearm possession charges. According to a press release, detectives with the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force received multiple anonymous complaints alleging that Joe Lewis Moore III was involved in the sale of narcotics.
Helicopter crash causes power outage in Hancock Co.

2 days ago | 14news.com | Aaron Weeks

HANCOCK CO., Ky. (WFIE) - Kenergy officials say they have received reports of a power line was knocked down by a helicopter. According to Kenergy officials, crews have worked to isolate the outage. They say 506 members will remain off while Kenergy and Big Rivers crews work to get the line repaired. Officials say they are aware of a service disruption for 3,600 Hancock County members. We will update you as this story continues to develop. Copyright 2025 WFIE. All rights reserved.
Traffic Alert: Crash blocks part of U.S. 231 in Ohio Co.

2 days ago | 14news.com | Aaron Weeks

MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WFIE) - Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials say U.S. 231 in Ohio County is blocked by a crash. According to a press release, U.S. 231 is completely blocked at Russell Road just south of the Daviess-Ohio County line. The blockage is estimated to last three hours. Drivers are being detoured from U.S. 231 to Crossroads Drive to KY 2151 (Pleasant Ridge Lane) to English Road, which will take them back to U.S. 231. We will update you once the road is open. Copyright 2025 WFIE.
Victim assaulted outside of Madisonville restaurant dies, officials say

2 days ago | 14news.com | Aaron Weeks

MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WFIE) - Madisonville Police Department officials say a man who was assaulted last week outside of a restaurant has died. According to police, the victim has been identified as Roger McCarty. As we’ve previously reported, McCarty was assaulted by 61-year-old Darin Dublin outside of El Bracero. McCarty was found unresponsive and bleeding from the head on June 15. Officials say Dublin ran from the scene but was eventually found and taken into custody.
WCHD: First human case of West Nile Virus reported in Wayne Co.

2 days ago | 14news.com | Aaron Weeks

WAYNE CO., Illi. (WFIE) - Wayne County Health Department officials say the CDC has confirmed Illinois’ first human case of West Nile Virus of 2025. According to a press release, the virus was found in an individual from Wayne County who was hospitalized due to complications of the infection. Officials say the patient has since been discharged home. West Nile virus is transmitted through the bite of a Culex mosquito that has picked up the virus by feeding on an infected bird.
OFD: Fire reported on Placid Place West

2 days ago | 14news.com | Aaron Weeks

OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - Owensboro Fire Department crews are on scene of an active structure fire. According to OFD crews, the fire is located in the 3900 block of Placid Place West. Officials ask for the public to avoid the area. We will update you as we continue to learn more. Copyright 2025 WFIE. All rights reserved.
Downtown Chowdown set to take place next week in Jasper

2 days ago | 14news.com | Aaron Weeks

JASPER, Ind. (WFIE) - Next week, the Jasper community will get to have a little bit of fun with an event full of various food choices downtown. According to a press release, the July Downtown Chowdown takes place on July 3 at the Jasper Riverwalk/Dave Buehler Plaza.
Ohio Co. deputies holding active shooter drill

2 days ago | 14news.com | Aaron Weeks

OHIO CO., Ky. (WFIE) - Ohio County deputies say there will be an ‘active shooter drill’ taking place Wednesday morning. They say the drill will be in the area of the Ohio County Hospital Clinic in Beaver Dam near Walmart. The public is asked to use caution in the area due to heavy traffic, emergency vehicles and first responders moving around the area. Officials did not say when the drill would start. Copyright 2025 WFIE. All rights reserved.