Local businesses and bars handed out candy to trick or treaters on Saturday.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – Evansville Men’s Basketball tipped off their preseason with an 86-60 win over Tiffin. Multiple transfers were key in the win.

The City of Washington is ready to welcome little ghosts and goblins to The Washington Park Departments huge Halloween Safe Stop at Eastside Park on Thursday night. Washington Parks Superintendent Kip Kelley says that over 25 vendors will be set up to welcome the young trick-or-treaters. Parking for the Safe-Stop will be available in the parking lot. Booths will be set up all around the park. The trail is a half mile walk. The Halloween Safe-Stop will be open for 5 pm to 7:30 pm Thursday evening. The Daviess County Sheriff’s Department will also host a safe-stop at the Security Center. Officers and staff will be in costume handing our candy to the kids on Thursday.

NEWBURGH— Youth First, Inc. will honor community leader and long-time Youth First advocate Dennis Lamey at its 2024 Breakfast of Champions event on Tuesday, October 29, at 7:00 a.m. CT at Friedman Park Event Center in Newburgh. Lamey will receive the Dr. William Wooten Champion of Youth First Award.

Only two teams from Southwestern Indiana remain in the IHSAA volleyball postseason. Here's how Class 4A No. 6 Castle, the defending state runner-up, and Class 2A No. 4 Barr-Reeve took home regional titles, plus more from Saturday's action. IHSAA volleyball: Castle clinches sectional championship as undefeated home streak continues ...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Evansville women's soccer team ended their 2024 season with a 2-0 win over the Southern Illinois Salukis. The Purple Aces ended their season on a high note with their highest margin of victory on Sunday afternoon. Freshman defender Emmy Brenner (Arlington, Tenn. / St. Benedict at Auburndale HS) scored her third goal and first game-winner of the year in the 40th minute. While senior forward Ryleigh Anslinger (Evansville, Ind. / Memorial HS) had her first point of the year in her final match with UE on junior forward Chrysta Vasquez's (Las Vegas / Coronado HS) goal in the 60th minute.

THUNDERBOLTS RALLY FROM 2-0 DOWN, DEFEAT HAVOC 3-2 IN OVERTIME. Evansville, In.: After falling behind 2-0 to the Huntsville Havoc in the first period, the Thunderbolts rallied back to tie the game and win in overtime, 3-2 at Ford Center on Saturday night. The Thunderbolts’ next home game will be on Tuesday, October 29th against the Peoria Rivermen at 10:00am CT.

Willard Public Library invites you to join us for a special recognition ceremony honoring Ms. Anita Glover’s remarkable legacy of service to the library and the Evansville community. For over four decades, Ms. Anita has been a vital force within the library, inspiring countless patrons through her leadership in various roles, especially in our beloved Children’s Department.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – It was a trio of newcomers who led the way for the University of Evansville men’s basketball team as Gabriel Pozzato, Tayshawn Comer, and Connor Turnbull combined for 53 points in the Purple Aces’ 86-60 win over Tiffin on Saturday at the Ford Cetner.

It was a beautiful day to run at the Evansville Regional meet at Angel Mounds. Laura Barco led the way for the Artesians with a 12th place finish. She got out to a great start, stayed with the front pack most of the race and eventually finished in 12th. Her finish was enough to qualify as an individual for next week’s state meet in Terre Haute. Kate Spurgeon was next for the Artesians with a 42nd place finish. Kate was just a few places away from moving on as an individual but stayed positive and focused on her solid personal best time of 20:22. Allyson Greenwell finished in 75th in a time of 21:21. It was great to see Ally finish out her senior year with a strong performance. I look forward to seeing her run at the next level. Sara Giles was next for us. She has continued to improve all season long and finished with a season best time of 23:49. I think we will see great things from Sara next year as a senior. Whitney Carson was next for us. This first year cross country runner had a great season. Whitney finished with a time of 29:15. Isabelle Hurst is also a first year cross country athlete for us. She had her best race of the season and has been a great addition to our team. Katelyn Long finished out the scoring for us. She looks so smooth out there on the course. It was great to see her finish her senior season competing in the regional.

DES MOINES, Iowa – Strong performances in each set saw the University of Evansville volleyball team give Drake all it could handle, but late rallies by the Bulldogs saw them finish with a 3-0 win on Saturday at the Knapp Center. Giulia Cardona led all players with 23 kills...

EVANSVILLE, Ind.– University of Southern Indiana Women’s Swimming and Diving came up short against Bellarmine in Saturday afternoon, 153-141, at the USI Aquatic Center. The Screaming Eagles won six events on the day and had two school record-breaking performances. The USI team of freshman Elizabeth Ketcham, freshman Simone...

The men’s and women’s basketball teams hosted Screaming Eagles Madness Thursday night in preparation for their respective seasons. At this event, put on by the teams, USI Athletics, USI Student Government Association and Archie’s Army, students could win gift cards, a microwave and a 20-inch TV. In addition, chicken wings and other snacks were provided to attendees.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The Southern Illinois University women's soccer team (6-7-5) concluded its regular season with a 2-0 loss to Evansville on Sunday. The first half started slowly, with neither team able to generate scoring opportunities in the early minutes. The Salukis out-shot the Aces, 5-2, but couldn't convert. In the 39th minute, Evansville capitalized on a corner kick to take a 1-0 lead going into halftime.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Men's Golf wraps up its fall tournament schedule Monday and Tuesday at the Kentucky Wesleyan College Bill Crabtree Invitational. The tournament will be two rounds at The Pearl Club in Owensboro, Kentucky. The course is par 72 at 6,816 yards. Other teams...

CHARLESTON, IL. (WFIE) - University of Southern Indiana Men’s Soccer …. Eastern Illinois University Saturday afternoon in Charleston, Illinois. The Screaming Eagles fall to 2-12-1 overall and 1-5-1 in the OVC, while the Panthers go to 2-10-1, 1-6-0 OVC. The tie keeps USI seventh in the OVC standings,...

Local Pickleball players went to Newburgh, Indiana to participate in the Rivertown Pickleball Annual Fall Battle in the Burgh, October 25-27. This tourney was played at the New Rivertown Pickleball complex that just opened in August 2023. The surface is state-of-the-art CushionX from Acrytech. With 217 entries competing in a Round Robin format 3.0 to 4.0 (any age and 50+) Divisions in Women’s Doubles, Men’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles. Kent Cadwell and Jason Bell went undefeated to get Gold in their 3.5 Men’s Doubles 50+. The first tournament for Winnie Smee and Melissa Dumas since moving up to 4.0 Women’s Division and they had an impressive 4th place finish.

Evansville Memorial had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. Everything went their way against the Evansville Mater Dei Wildcats on Friday as the Evansville Memorial Tigers made off with a 34-14 victory. The result was nothing new for the Tigers, who have now won nine contests by 20 points or more so far this season.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Women's Soccer secured a 3-0 victory against Western Illinois University Sunday afternoon at Strassweg Field to conclude the regular season. The win was USI's fourth straight positive result and third win in the last four matches. Southern Indiana (5-8-5, 4-2-3 OVC) entered...

It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Mt. Vernon can now relate to. They lost 55-35 to the Southridge Raiders on Friday. The Wildcats have struggled against the Raiders recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup. Leading Southridge to victory were Caden...