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After the Storm: Evansville Wartime Museum Announces Reopening
The Evansville Wartime Museum closed in April due to extensive storm damage but is now set to reopen in August. The Evansville Wartime Museum is located off Petersburg Road and is dedicated to preserving the wartime history of Evansville. If you've never been to the museum, I highly recommend you check it out, especially if you grew up in the tri-state. I recently spoke with Dona Bone, Chairperson of the Evansville Wartime Museum Event Committee, who told me the museum serves two purposes.
Not too Hot as Slight Rain Chances Continue
OVERNIGHT: Partly Cloudy. Warm with Lows of 69-71. Sunrise 5:47. WEDNESDAY: Mix of Sun & Clouds (More Clouds South) with a Few Showers/T’Showers Developing. Humid with Highs 83-90 (Southeast to Northwest…84-88 in the Evansville Metro). Winds SW 5-10 WED NIGHT: Partly Cloudy. Warm with Lows 69-70. THURSDAY: Mix...
Evansville man sentenced to more than 100 years in prison after double killing
EVANSVILLE – An Evansville man has been sentenced to more than 100 years in prison after a Vanderburgh County jury found him guilty of two counts of murder last month. John Cameron Parker will serve a total of 110 years behind bars for allegedly shooting and killing Michael Blankenship Jr., 31, and 37-year-old Mitchell Greathouse, Magistrate Judge Ryan Reed ruled Tuesday. ...
EPD warns of card skimmers: Here’s how you can keep your money safe
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The Evansville Police Department is investigating several instances of “skimmers” being found at businesses in the city. [Another card skimmer found at grocery store in Evansville, police say]. These devices can be popped onto a point of sale’s keypad or slid into a gas...
Granted to host "Swing Into Wishes" Golf Outing next month; Registration open
Evansville-based organization Granted is gearing up for their next fundraiser, "Swing Into Wishes," and the community is invited to sign up. Granted to host "Swing Into Wishes" Golf Outing next month; Registration open. Evansville-based organization Granted is gearing up for their next fundraiser, "Swing Into Wishes," and the community is...
Consumer advocates: CenterPoint rate increase unfair to residents, favors industrial companies
The southern Indiana utility CenterPoint has proposed a settlement in its request to raise customers’ rates. While companies like Toyota and Marathon Petroleum have signed on to the settlement, the city of Evansville and consumer advocates haven’t. CenterPoint Energy wants to recover the cost of things like replacing...
Evansville man allegedly wanted to impress a girl with his drug supply
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – An Evansville man who allegedly claimed he wanted to impress a girl with his supply is facing multiple drug charges. Evansville Police says Matthew Raley was pulled over after failing to make a complete stop at a stop sign and the vehicle allegedly had an “overwhelming” odor of marijuana. After putting […]
Evansville City Council votes against recovery housing growth in Bayard Park neighborhood
EVANSVILLE — The Evansville City Council voted against two rezoning requests Monday that would have allowed a pair of recovery houses to add more residents. The requests to rezone 971 E. Blackford Ave. and 819 E. Powell Ave. have been a topic of conversation for months for the council, with Bayard Park-area neighbors expressing concern over the number of residents in recovery living in their neighborhood. ...
Multiple arrests made following two-year drug investigation in Evansville
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Investigators with the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force say an investigation into narcotics trafficking has resulted in multiple arrests this week. According to an affidavit, EVCDTF began investigating Dionta Goodwin’s trafficking activities throughout Vanderburgh County over the last two years. On July 22, detectives conducted search warrants at residences in the […]
Stephanie Terry endorses Kamala Harris for Presidential nominee
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- Evansville Mayor, Stephanie Terry joins nearly 300 Democratic mayors from across the country to endorse Kamala Harris as the nominee for President. A release by the Democratic Mayor’s Association shows that Terry signed the letter with fellow mayors from across the country, including Chicago, Los Angeles, Atlanta, as well as several Indiana […]
Felony warrant arrest on MLK and Walnut in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – A heavy police presence has been spotted in Downtown Evansville conducting a felony warrant. Michael Gannon with DEA confirms the agency’s involvement in the stop and says the suspect arrested was Matthew Sparrow Multiple agencies are on scene including the Evansville Police Department, Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office and the Drug Enforcement […]
EFD: Acid spilled on Diamond Avenue Monday morning
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — The Evansville Fire Department has is providing updates on a HazMat situation that took place just before 9 a.m. on Monday along Diamond Avenue. Crews were dispatched to an unknown chemical spill near the intersection of Stringtown Road. The roadway was closed while crews determined what was spilled.
Grown-Up Book Fair Happening in Evansville July 23-24
Oh man, I'll never forget those book fairs back in the day. My mom handed me some cash, and off I trotted to the Masonville Elementary book fair. Scholastic held its inaugural book fair in 1981, and since then, children everywhere have considered it a staple of childhood. Shelves lined with furry pens, rad posters, fun knick-knacks galore, and stacks upon stacks of books - it was like stepping into a treasure trove with my ten bucks burning a hole in my pocket.
AT&T holding hiring event in Evansville call center with $2,500 signing bonus
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — AT&T will be holding a hiring event in Evansville, with an extra incentive for interested applicants. AT&T will be hosting its next hiring event on Thursday, July 25, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The company says it's hoping to fill 200 full-time customer service...
Community invited to St. John's East UCC Food Truck Night next month
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Instead of cooking dinner, it's a chance to support some local Evansville businesses. St. John's East United Church of Christ will host their first community food truck night of the season Tuesday, August 13th. Chino Taco, Little Jimmy's Italian Ice, Let's Get Fried, and Lee's...
Prep sports: Former Verona AD Joel Zimba heading to Evansville University
Joel Zimba is stepping down as the Verona Area High School Director of Athletics after being hired for an athletic administrative role at the University of Evansville. Evansville announced on social media on Wednesday, July 17, the hiring of Zimba as executive deputy athletic director for external relations. Zimba spent five years as the Verona AD.
Sammy Dowd named Director of Basketball Operations
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Entering his third year at the University of Evansville, Sammy Dowd has assumed the role of Director of Basketball Operations for both the Purple Aces men's and women's basketball teams. "Sammy is as resilient a person as you will find while also being one of the...
Mayor Stephanie Terry wants community's help shaping Evansville's strategic plan
EVANSVILLE — Mayor Stephanie Terry is asking for residents to help the city create a strategic plan. The plan is focused on city government, and the mayor's office is asking for the public to share thoughts on city priorities and services, as well as the city overall. Residents can do so at...
After success in North Carolina, new USI baseball coach Chris Ramirez is closer to home
EVANSVILLE — New University of Southern Indiana baseball coach Chris Ramirez is happy to be closer to home. He and his wife, Lindsay, are both from southeast Iowa, so what used to be a 14-hour drive to their families from North Carolina is now six hours from Evansville. They're looking forward to moving back to the Midwest soon and searching for schools for their three children, Layla, Mia and Stryker, to attend. ...
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