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Rain makes for a soggy fireworks celebration in Henderson
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - The Henderson Riverfront Independence Day Celebration got underway Wednesday evening. Food vendors opened at 5 p.m., and children’s activities started at 6 p.m. There was live music from the Old Dam Community Band, and the fireworks show starts at 9:15. Our photographer says some people...
Community concerns brought back up at Henderson Planning Commission meeting
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - The July Henderson Planning Commission is going on. Last month, we told you about community concerns being brought to the June meeting about plans from the “Battery Energy Storage System” company. Tuesday night, they continued to debate about the zoning ordinance with the public.
Downtown parking enforcement in Henderson begins July 1
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials say the city of Henderson has began downtown parking enforcement for the first time in 2 ½ years on July 1. City officials say the boundaries for downtown parking enforcement include: Officials say for the period of July 1 through July 31, only warning tickets without fines will be given […]
As Indiana seeks to resume lethal injections, 2 Evansville-area men sit on death row
EVANSVILLE – After a 15-year pause, Indiana plans to resume lethal injections – but there’s no word on when the eight convicted killers on death row, including two Southern Indiana men, may have their sentences carried out. Erin Murphy, a spokeswoman for Gov. Eric Holcomb, declined to tell the Courier & Press where the state will get the pentobarbital it plans to use to kill people, saying it’s confidential information under state law. And when asked if...
Henderson meeting will help public prepare for roundabouts
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials say with roundabouts at the reconstructed KY 351/2nd Street interchange expected to open in the coming weeks, a public meeting later this month will provide the information drivers need to be “Roundabout Ready.” Officials say the event will include a virtual reality station to “drive” through the new roundabouts, video […]
Traffic Alert: Downtown street Closure expected ahead of Fireworks on the Ohio
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — A portion of Downtown Evansville will close as organizers prepare for "Firework's on the Ohio." City officials say Riverside Drive, from Court to Cherry Street, will be temporarily closed beginning at 7 a.m. on Thursday, July 4th. We're told the street will reopen once the...
Corydon Civil Defense Fire & Rescue looking for drink donations to stay cool
HENDERSON COUNTY, Ky. (WEVV) — Some Henderson County first responders are in need of help. The Corydon Civil Defense Fire and Rescue is looking for help in keeping their crews cool this summer. With the heat and humidity, they are asking for donations of Gatorade, Powerade, or bottled water.
City of Evansville looking to clear urban blight from warehouse fires
The city is receiving bids for a cleanup operation and considering fines for the property owners. City of Evansville taking steps to clean up warehouse fire debris. The city is receiving bids for a cleanup operation and considering fining property owners.
Construction Begins at Former Diamond Galleria On Evansville’s East Side
It's not a jewelry store, not a bakery, and not a car wash. So what is moving into the corner lot at Vogel Road and Burkhardt Road on Evansville's East side?. Last January, LKASAM Investments, LLC filed a rezoning request with the Evansville City Council to build a Take 5 Car Wash on the lot currently occupied by the former Diamond Galleria jewelry store. Those plans were turned down and now the property is getting another makeover.
Uniontown Water Rescue adds new boat to fleet
UNIONTOWN, Ky. (WFIE) - Monday morning, Uniontown Water Rescue took delivery of a new boat that is expected to save lives. Officials shared a photo of the new boat on social media and say they are blessed to now have a more reliable asset that will serve the citizens of Union County.
EVSC School Board has less than a month to fill Amy Word’s seat
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - When the jury returned a guilty verdict against Amy Word on Friday, she was no longer an EVSC School Board member. That’s according to EVSC Board Attorney, Pat Shoulders, who tells us that’s the state statute. He says the board has 30 days from...
North Main Christmas parade to return to Jacobsville in 2024
EVANSVILLE — The coronavirus pandemic appeared to have spelled the end for Evansville's only Christmas parade, but no more. After a five-year hiatus, organizers say Mr. and Mrs. Claus − and a parade of festive floats − will return to North Main Street this November. The Jacobsville...
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