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On Alert: Severe storms overnight, very hot and humid through the week
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Storms will continue to press southeastward over the Tri-State overnight. Storms aren’t as organized as previously thought but severe storms are still likely. The Main hazards with any severe storms that may develop overnight will be torrential rain and strong winds. However, some hail and even some spin-up tornadoes are possible, especially along the leading edge of the line. Overnight lows will drop into the low to mid-70s.
Fundraiser started for married first responders who lost home in fire
Two local first responders and their children are now in need of some help after losing their home to a fire over the weekend. Fundraiser started for married first responders who lost home in fire. Two local first responders and their children are now in need of some help after...
Evansville Arcade Gives Back: Free Play Day for the Community
High Score Player Two: Arcade & Games isn't just an arcade it's a space where families can come together, kids can have fun, and gamers can geek out. Owners Sean, Jared, and Clint are not in it for the big bucks but for the love of the game and the joy of sharing it with others.
Evansville man arrested after crashing into motorcyclist on Twin Bridges, authorities say
HENDERSON COUNTY, Ky. (WEVV) — An Evansville man is facing multiple charges after an overnight crash on the Twin Bridges that hurt a motorcyclist. As we reported, traffic was backed up on the southbound Twin Bridge after the wreck around midnight. The Henderson County Sheriff's Office now tells us...
Kentucky Ave. back open after gas leak
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - more than two dozens homes in Evansville were evacuated earlier Monday due to a gas leak. It happened around 11 a.m. on Stanley Avenue, just off North Kentucky Avenue. Fire crews say a construction workers hit a gas line. CenterPoint utility crews shut off power in...
Turf Post of the Month: Shout out to 1991
This #TurfPostoftheMonth comes from Jeff Sexton, CGCS, (@ECCSuper77), golf course superintendent at Evansville (Ind.) Country Club. Our #TurfPostoftheMonth is sponsored by @SyngentaTurf. See a funny or interesting post in your feed? Share it with us at @Golfdom and use the hashtag #TurfPostoftheMonth.
Popular North Side Restaurant Closing For Good
What’s being called the ever-changing economy is being blamed for the imminent closure of an Evansville restaurant and bakery. Owners of Pie Pan Restaurant said Friday that they will close forever on September 1. The business’s Facebook page featured a post saying there will be a memory wall inside...
EPD: Driver found passed out in vehicle, caught with cocaine at jail
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Evansville authorities say they caught a man with drugs after finding him passed out in a vehicle in the middle of the road. EPD officers were called to the area of Fuquay Road and Lincoln Avenue around 4 a.m. Sunday to investigate a report of a person down.
Volksfest Kicks Off This Thursday
Germania Mannerchor’s 62nd annual Volksfest is this Thursday through Saturday. Plenty of German food will include bratwurst, pig knuckles, and their famous kraut balls. There’s also music and dancing with popular German bands. Opening ceremonies include tapping the first beer keg at 6:00 on Thursday evening. Kids Corner...
Police Looking For Man Accused Of Stealing Phones From Business
Evansville Police are investigating a theft that happened Saturday at the T-Mobile Store on N. Green River Road. An employee told officers that a man came into the store and ran out with five phones. The suspect was not found after a search of the area was done. The combined...
Severe storms possible in Evansville area Monday. Here's what forecasters are saying.
Severe weather is possible in the Tri-State today and again on Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. Here's a quick look at what forecasters are saying about the timing, intensity and location of the thunderstorms. What kind of severe weather is possible in Evansville and Henderson? ...
Summer edition of the Rick Stein radio show scheduled for Wednesday evening
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The "Rick Stein on USI Women's Basketball" radio show will have a summer edition Wednesday, July 31, live from The Hilltop Inn off Harmony Way on Evansville's Westside. The show will air live on ESPN WREF 97.7 FM and at listentotheref.com between 7-8 p.m. The show...
10th season of Sunrise School Spirit announced
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - For ten years Sunrise School Spirit has made an impact in our local community. Area high schools have gone all out collecting food for the Tri-State Food Bank. Now, Sunrise School Spirit is back for the 2024 season, and this year we have a big goal!
Retro Indy: Meet Indiana's Socialist presidential candidate who ran from a prison cell
The first man to run for president from prison was a Hoosier known for his radical views and support for workers' rights. In 1920, Indiana native Eugene Debs led a Socialist Party campaign for the presidency from a Georgia prison cell, garnering nearly a million votes. Jailed for speaking out against World War...
It's a subtle change, but one you'll probably notice when voting in Indiana this November
EVANSVILLE — The Vanderburgh County Democratic chair hadn't heard about a change in the way campaigners may approach voters on election day, which may speak to how quietly the change was made. But voters may notice that candidates and workers making one last appeal to them before they cast their ballots on Nov....
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