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How You Can See Travis Kiss a Pig at the Vanderburgh County Fair
You could make Travis Sams kiss a pig at the Vanderburgh County Fair as a part of a fundraiser contest. The 103rd Vanderburgh County Fair is coming up from July 22nd through 27th at the Vanderburgh County Fairgrounds. It's a week packed full of fun for the entire family. Of course, there will be plenty of food, games, rides, and exhibits at the fair. Plus Motocross on Monday, the rodeo on Tuesday, Parmalee in concert on Wednesday, Farmer pulls on Thursday, pro-tractor pulls on Friday, and the demolition derby on Saturday. However, there will also be another event taking place that week that you might not want to miss out on.
Woman Facing New Charges After Drugs Found In Vehicle With Children
A woman who already had a warrant for child neglect is now facing new charges. Officers spotted a stolen U-Haul van near Highway 41 and the Lloyd late Sunday night. When pulled over, officers saw that none of her 3 children were buckled or had car seats. Police say they...
KY and South Korea sign new driver’s license agreement
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Governor Andy Beshear attended a signing ceremony in Seoul, South Korea, to formalize a driver’s license agreement between the two governments looking to support job growth. According to a release, Beshear is joined by Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Secretary Jim Gray and South Korea’s National Police Agency Commissioner General Hee-keun Yoon to […]
WIN Energy announces new CEO
WIN Energy REMC has appointed Leslie Beard as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective August 1, 2024. Beard succeeds Tom Nowaskie, who retired after serving as CEO since August 2018 and dedicating over 45 years to the cooperative. Beard began her career at WIN Energy REMC in 2000 and...
WATCH: Local museum to host Comedy Convention in Vincennes
VINCENNES, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — The Red Skelton Museum in Vincennes is hosting a Comedy Convention later this week. Anne Pratt with the museum joined David and Jen Monday morning to talk about the event. You can see the full video at the top of the page. CLICK HERE for tickets The event will feature comedians […]
Former Skelton cast member showcasing her art
The Open Gallery in downtown Vincennes is hosting Maureen Gaffney Wolfson for the month of July. Her art exhibition coincides with the Inaugural Red Skelton Weekend Comedy Convention at the Red Skelton Museum which starts this Thursday. A special “Meet the Artist” event is set for this evening at 6:30...
Dubois County Fair rides removed after incident on Monday
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- An incident that occurred on Monday night at the Dubois County Fair has led to some major changes for the duration of the event. A statement from the Dubois County 4-H Council posted to social media says, ” As a Dubois County 4-H Council we have been made aware of a situation […]
Work Continues on Various Vincennes Projects, With Funding Sought For More
The City of Vincennes continues to plan for more road improvements– even while the current round of road work is wrapping up. Vincennes Mayor Joe Yochum says the latest city application for state funds has been submitted. Mayor Yochum also reminds everyone road work is not the only improvements going on now in Vincennes.
House fire reported on Old Stonehouse Road in Newburgh
NEWBURGH, Ind. (WEHT) – Emergency crews are tackling a house fire on the 6700 block of Old Stonehouse Road in Newburgh. Nick Donnan, Chief of the Newburgh Fire Department, says multiple agencies were present to help take out the fire which was heavily on the backside of the home. Chief Donnan says no medical attention […]
Ivy Tech is offering free Certified Clinical Medical Assisting training in Bedford
BEDFORD – Ivy Tech Community College’s Bloomington campus is offering a free Certified Clinical Medical Assisting (CCMA) training course. The 16-week class will be held July 23 through October 31 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the North Lawrence Career Center in Bedford. A grant from IU Health will pay for the training course and certification exam.
Severe weather possible Tuesday in the Tri-State. Here's what forecasters are saying.
It's been a soggy Tuesday so far in the Tri-State, and more rain and storms are on the way, according to the National Weather Service. Here's what forecasters are saying about the weather in the region, and chances for severe storms. 'Slight risk' for severe weather in Evansville, Henderson areas.
INDOT, Lloyd4U team hosting displaced left turn education event
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Drivers will now have a chance to take the new Epworth intersection for a test drive before it opens. The Indiana Department of Transportation says that opportunity will take place during their “Displaced Left Turn Education” event. This will allow people to walk through...
INDOT hosting seminary to prepare drivers for changes coming to several intersections
An educational event will allow residents impacted by an upcoming Lloyd 4U project, to get a better understanding of how it will impact traffic flow. INDOT hosting seminary to prepare drivers for changes coming to several intersections. An educational event will allow residents impacted by an upcoming Lloyd 4U project,...
Renovations underway at EVPL North Park Branch in Evansville
EVANSVILLE (WEVV) — A phased renovation project at an Evansville public library kicked off. Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library North Park Branch started the first of two phases. The first phase, which consist of the north part of the library, is expected to take three months for completion. The second...
Evansville man sees attempted assassination of Trump from front row
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — An Evansville man is recalling the moment he witnessed the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump from the front row. “I was about 10 minutes into the speech when I heard pop pop pop, and right away, I knew it was gunfire,” says Michael Boatman. Boatman was about 10 feet […]
A Final Cheers: Evansville Bar Closes After Decades
This long-time bar has closed after decades of serving Evansville's west side. There's no denying that Evansville's bar scene is alive and well from old staples that have been around for decades to new bars that are thriving. There's something about a bar that can be described as a true "down home bar" where you can go, and see some familiar faces, eat some good food, and enjoy some cold beer. Evansville's west side recently said goodbye to a long-time establishment.
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