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Sisters create local candle business to promote safety
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEVV) - Two sisters in Owensboro have started a thriving new business called 'Duck and Bean' to promote a safer alternative of burning a candle in your home. A little over two years ago, Andi Hall was diagnosed with breast cancer. After hearing her diagnosis, she looked into what could have been the cause and as a result she found the many dangers chemicals in candles can have on the human body.
Reitz and Mater Dei face off in preseason scrimmage
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Preseason scrimmages going down tonight, and the students get their practice run at cheering on their squads, already in midseason form!. Now it’s certainly no regular game, but the teams get to test out plays, just get the feels for the flow of the game, think of it as one final dress rehearsal before week one.
What we learned from Evansville-area high school football scrimmages in final tune-up
The dress rehearsal for the high school football season is in the books. Scrimmages took place across Southwestern Indiana with teams using the evening to smooth out the edges and, hopefully, remain healthy. The latter is probably the biggest takeaway on the minds of every coach with Week 1 looming come Friday...
Parasitic Crypto outbreak identified in Northern Kentucky
The Northern Kentucky Health Department is investigating an outbreak of Cryptosporidiosis, better known as crypto, within the Northern Kentucky area this week. The cryptosporidium parasite causes a gastrointestinal illness marked by abdominal cramps, watery diarrhea, low-grade fever, vomiting and nausea. As of Friday afternoon, there are a dozen confirmed cases and "numerous" probable cases....
Evansville Goodwill unveils new facility, including Excel Center adult high school
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - After years of planning and remodeling, Evansville Goodwill held a ribbon cutting for their new facility. Goodwill officials say they plan to use it for a range of programs, including The Excel Center, an adult high school. After years of work, the 180,000 square-foot space in...
Three buildings condemned on the verge of collapse in Spencer Co.
SPENCER CO., Ind. (WFIE) - In Grandview, three buildings have been temporarily condemned for the public’s safety. As of Friday morning, one of the buildings collapsed inside and the county building inspector advised it was unsafe. Town management decided to block off the buildings and sidewalks near the the...
Hot & Humid Start to Weekend
SATURDAY: Mix of Sun & Clouds with a Few Showers/Storms Developing (Highest Chances South & East of Evansville where an Isolated Severe Storm is Possible). Breezy, Hot, & Humid with Highs 84-96 (Northwest to Southwest…92-95 in the Evansville Metro). Winds SW/NW 10-20 SAT NIGHT: Partly Cloudy. Lows 67-69. SUNDAY:...
National ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign underway
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (WKYT)—Kentucky is joining the national effort to prevent impaired driving as we end summer and celebrate Labor Day. The ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign starts Friday and runs through September 2. Last year, in Kentucky, there were more than 4,000 crashes involving an...
As youth mental health worsens, support stagnates
This is the final installment of the Educating Kentucky series examining issues in state schools. All the stories are available at bgdailynews.com. Managing all the in-person and online bullying kids face after COVID has become an all-day job for one rural Kentucky school counselor. Younger kids are acting out more,...
Man in custody after police in standoff in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — An Eyewitness News crew has confirmed a man is in custody after a standoff on Jefferson Avenue in Evansville. Nicholas Young was arrested at the scene after coming out if a home on the 800 block of Jefferson Avenue Friday. Young surrendered without incident after police say they called for him […]
Getaway driver sentenced in Evansville double murder
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - An Evansville man has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for his part in a double murder. As we reported, Richard Garrett reached a plea deal. Several counts, including murder, were dismissed, but Garrett pleaded guilty to two counts of armed robbery. He was also...
Evansville Retired Teachers Association to volunteer at Frog Follies
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Evansville Retired Teachers Association (ERTA) says it will once again contribute to the community with a large group of volunteers who will work at the annual Frog Follies. ERTA explains its members work at the registration table to welcome the participants and distribute the registration materials and information. It will […]
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