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“I’m not surprised”: Neighbor reacts to Louisana Street murder
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – A murder investigation continues after police find a body inside an Evansville home on the evening of July 17, 2024. Evansville resident Leanne White has lived on Louisiana Street for three years and describes her neighborhood as “active” and “unsafe”. White also claims the home in question in the 300 block of East Louisiana Street has had problems in the past.
High school teams have to work around the heat
Monday was on the front end of a heat advisory for this area of western Kentucky and southern Indiana. Temperatures and heat indexes were high enough that they would start heat safety restrictions mandated by the KHSAA. Feels like temperatures Monday afternoon were at 105 degrees, with the actual temperature in the high 90s. All outdoor activities should stop if heat indexes are over 104 ...
Kat Von D Shines Light on Her ‘Polar Opposite’ Lifestyle in Indiana in a Town of 1200 People
Kat Von D has settled into her life in Indiana — but there are a few things that she misses about living in Los Angeles. “I live in the middle of nowhere in Indiana,” Von D, 42, exclusively told Us Weekly while promoting her new single, “Illusion,” and her second album, My Side of the […]
Haynie’s Corner fountain back in order
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A fountain in the Evansville Arts District has returned after a few weeks of being out of order. The water feature in Haynie’s Corner near downtown has been turned off for several weeks. An electrical problem turned into a need for a replacement part. Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry posted at 1:03 […]
New scoreboard, video displays coming to Evansville's Ford Center
EVANSVILLE — The Ford Center's plan for adding a new scoreboard to the arena in 2024 is underway. Daktronics, a Brookings, South Dakota, business, announced in a news release Wednesday that the company had been selected to create 20 LED displays totaling more than 3,000 square feet for the Ford Center.
UE professor publishes anthology on Taylor Swift inspired poems
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials say University of Evansville (UE) Professor Kristie Frederick Daugherty has turned the music of Taylor Swift into poetic inspiration, recently publishing a new anthology of poems influenced by Swift’s songs. UE says “Invisible Strings” includes a collection that features contributions from 113 contemporary poets and brings together a group of Pulitzer-prize […]
Indiana’s Washington Square Mall Covered By a Black Tarp: Seeking Answers
There have been rumblings of some construction inside Washington Square Mall, so my investigation continues. That is a question a lot of folks are asking on social media and in the NextDoor app. I stopped in and asked a few questions, but I didn't leave with any solid answers. Multiple...
D.J. Balentine promoted to Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Following his first season on the University of Evansville men's basketball coaching staff, D.J. Balentine has been promoted to Assistant Coach for the Purple Aces. "Anyone who has spent time around DJ, the person, quickly learns how positively contagious his energy is. Anyone who has spent...
'One pill can kill' | Drugs laced with xylazine on the rise in Indiana
HAMILTON COUNTY, Ind. — A new study reveals Indiana is now among the top 20 states that had the highest use of fentanyl laced with xylazine. That's according to a new study by Millenium Health that reveals 21% of urine samples tested in Indiana that were positive for fentanyl were also positive for xylazine samples.
Ball State University Launches Indiana’s Only Comprehensive Program in Forensic Science
MUNCIE, IN – Ball State University’s College of Sciences and Humanities has announced its newest exciting degree program: the Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science. This new offering—in line with the University’s mission of engaging students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives—will focus on the application of scientific knowledge and methods to investigate crimes, enforce government regulations, and resolve civil disputes.
EPD: Man arrested after stealing video game system on Facebook market
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Police in Evansville say they arrested a man on theft charges after he stole a victim's video game system during a meeting set up through Facebook Marketplace. Officers say they were called to take a theft report last week after a victim said they met...
Firefighters save monkey stuck in a tree at Patoka Lake Campground
PATOKA LAKE – Orange County Rural District 1 firefighters rescued a monkey from a tree at 11:44 p.m. on Tuesday from a tree at Patoka Lake campground. The caller reported their pet monkey was stuck up in a tree. Curious George decided to leave camp and go for a...
EWSU, Wessler Engineering to conduct smoke testing on Evansville’s east side
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Wessler Engineering and Evansville Water and Sewer Utility will be conducting smoke testing and sewer line inspections in several neighborhoods on Evansville’s east side. Officials say the evaluation is part of a study to reduce stormwater from entering the sanitary water system. Smoke testing uses...
Operation Back to School provides financial aid for veterans
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Operation Back to School returns for third year with financial aid for Indiana veterans. This program provides financial assistance to Indiana veteran families experiencing financial difficulty. It offers $500 per qualified dependent for back-to-school supplies and other school-related expenses. Those wanting to apply must provide multiple forms of documentation proving […]
Pow! Zap! Boom! It’s Time for Kids Comic Con at the Children’s Museum of Evansville
Calling all superheroes, princesses, and dino enthusiasts! The Koch Family Children's Museum of Evansville (cMoe) invites you to come celebrate all things kids' pop culture at its annual Kids Comic Con this Saturday!. This exciting event gives children the opportunity to explore diverse forms of storytelling, art, and culture through...
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