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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 time with DJ, the basketball coach, quickly learns how great of a basketball mind DJ has," Aces head coach David Ragland exclaimed. "DJ did a wonderful job in year one of preparing and presenting our player personnel portion of each scout. He does a really good job helping our student athletes...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Wabash woman installed as Indiana American Legion Auxiliary state president
For the first time in more than 100 years, Wabash is home to the new president of the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Indiana. Roxanna “Roxy” Stoner received the oath of office on Sunday, July 14, during a ceremony at the Marriott East Hotel in Indianapolis. She represents Wabash American Legion Auxiliary Unit 15.
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...
A look inside ECHO’s new Promise Home serving Evansville’s homeless community
ECHO Housing Corporation cut the ribbon on the Promise Home on Tuesday. A look inside ECHO’s new Promise Home serving Evansville’s homeless community. ECHO Housing Corporation cut the ribbon on the Promise Home on Tuesday.
EPD investigating death on Louisiana Street as murder
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials have confirmed to Eyewitness News that Evansville Police are investigating the death of one person on Louisiana Street as a murder. Police were dispatched to the 300 block for a report of shots fire on Wednesday night. An officer at the scene said police found a body at the scene. […]
Cancer patients will see support following three fundraising events hosted by the American Cancer Society
Katrinka Rynder from the American Cancer Society shares plans to host three big fundraisers that will support screening outreach as well as patient resources. Cancer patients will see support following three fundraising events hosted by the American Cancer Society. Katrinka Rynder from the American Cancer Society shares plans to host...
VU’s Damarien Yates commits to play at Memphis
VINCENNES, Ind. – Trailblazer Damarien Yates (Somerville, Tenn.) announced earlier this week his plans to continue his basketball career in the fall by committing to play at the University of Memphis. “Memphis is home,” Yates said. “I think this is the perfect fit both academically and athletically. This Memphis...
Salvation Army Handing Out School Supplies Tomorrow
The school bells will be clanging soon. Now, the public is invited to a school supply giveaway. Your host is the Salvation Army, coming off a successful Stuff The Bus fundraiser. Organizers say they collected over 5,000 items and over 15 hundred dollars last weekend. The organization invites the public...
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