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New visual enhancements coming to the Ford Center
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – Your next trip to the Ford Center could be bigger and brighter as work is underway to install brand new high-definition video screens inside the arena. “If you’ve been here before, you’re going to notice it,” says Scott Schoenike, Executive Director for the Ford Center and Victory Theatre. It’s a case […]
Stretching for a cause: Vanderburgh Humane Society puts on cat yoga event
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Vanderburgh Humane Society is organizing a cat yoga event Friday night to raise funds for the shelter. The event’s organizers say up to 30 cats will join participants in the Humane Society’s free roam cat room for an hour of cat yoga. Organizers also say that kids under seven are […]
Win a “Trip of a Lifetime” With Evansville, IN Boys & Girls Club Raffle
Dreaming of a getaway? The Boys & Girls Club of Evansville will make that dream a reality for the winner of its annual “Trip of a Lifetime” raffle. This exciting fundraiser offers participants a chance to win one of more than 20 unforgettable adventures while supporting all of the great programs at the Boys & Girls Club.
Gage Bobe’s Inspiring Journey from Walk-on to Graduate Assistant at University of Evansville
Gage Bobe, a former walk-on turned key player for the University of Evansville men's basketball program, will now serve as a graduate assistant, transitioning from his playing career. Bobe's dedication and work ethic, highlighted by his journey from walk-on to scholarship athlete and starter, impressed the coaching staff, leading to his new role. Head coach David Ragland emphasized Bobe's qualities of hard work, leadership, and commitment to improvement as reasons for his selection as the Graduate Assistant.
WTRE Farmer of the Day
WTRE Celebrated the “Farmer of the Day” this year at the Decatur County Fair. Kylie Huber Olsen, a 3rd generation farmer, from the St. Paul area, is our Farmer of the Day. Kylie and her husband Justin and 2 daughters – Sadie and Nora, continue to raise cow/calves at their home and Kylie also works with her parents on their farm, also with cow/calf pairs. Kylie grew up on a Dairy farm that began with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Huber and followed suit with parents Brian and Shirley Huber, who recently retired their dairy herd. Kylie and her siblings all spent time at the barn and continue, along with the grandkids, to be a part of the daily landscape at the farm. Kylie is also a Vet Tech, with several years experience, and is currently enjoying being a stay at home Mom and working with her family.
Rush County deputy charged with pointing gun at person
RUSH COUNTY, Ind. — A Rush County Sheriff’s deputy has been officially charged with two criminal misdemeanors after allegedly pointing a firearm at someone. The sheriff’s department confirmed that Deputy Bobby Peck of Mooreland is charged with pointing an (unloaded) firearm at another person and criminal recklessness, both misdemeanors. The sheriff’s department also confirmed that […]
OUTAGES ACROSS THE COUNTRY AFFECT WHITEWATER VALLEY
There is developing overnight national and international news that is affecting us here in the Whitewater Valley. There have been IT outages across the country that are affecting airports, banks, and some 911 services. It appears to be connected to Microsoft. At 4:30 this morning, Union County dispatchers indicated that both their 911 and non-emergency lines are down. Butler County is reporting similar 911 outages. There have also been reports of bank cards not working. There are also major affects at airports across the country, including at our two closest. Major air carriers have asked the FAA for a global ground stop on all flights. Our two closest airports air having issues. In Dayton, some flight statuses are now listed as either unknown or delayed. At Cincinnati, outbound travelers are not able to check in for their flights. National security officials are saying all of the issues are not the result of a cyber attack, but are pointing the finger at a computer glitch by the firm Crowdstrike.
Rudy Yakym talks politics, tornado aftermath in Elkhart
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - It’s been an eventful week both here at home and across the nation. From a weeklong Republican National Convention held just days after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump to a severe weather outbreak, there’s been no shortage of news. Our...
Crash involving a vehicle and a motorcycle reported in Muhlenberg County
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A crash involving a vehicle and a motorcycle was reported in Muhlenberg County Friday. Officials with central dispatch say the first call about the crash came in at 4:22 p.m.. The crash happened near Greenville on Robert L Draper Way and West Depot Street. The Greenville Police Department have identified the […]
Very Nice Slightly Warmer Weekend
SATURDAY: Mix of Sun & Clouds with Spotty Showers Developing Across Western Kentucky. Highs 82-90 (Northwest to Northeast…84-86 in the Evansville Metro). Winds NE 5-10 SAT NIGHT: Partly Cloudy. Lows 62-70 (Northwest to Southeast…66-68 in the Evansville Metro). SUNDAY: Mix of Sun & Clouds with a Few Showers...
Kentucky to fly flags at half-staff Monday to honor fallen service member
FRANKFORT, KY (WOWK) – Flags will be flying half-staff in Kentucky to honor a fallen service member. Kentucky Governor Andy Besshear has ordered that from sunrise to sunset on Monday, July 22, all flags at state buildings will be flown at half-staff in memory of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Andrew Hemsath. The governor says […]
Owensboro McDonald’s holds All American Crew Competition
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials say more than 50 crew members from 13 locally-owned McDonald’s restaurants came together Wednesday in a competition to be recognized as the best-of-the-best in key positions in the restaurant during the McDonald’s All-American Crew Competition in Owensboro. Officials say second-generation McDonald’s Owner/Operator Chris McEnaney hosted the competition at his Parrish […]
Owensboro attorney, his wife and employee indicted in fraud case
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - An attorney and two law associates in Owensboro have been indicted on several charges stemming from a fraud case. That’s according to the Ohio County Circuit Court, who shared indictment documents for attorney Darron L. Brawner, his wife Jana M. Brawner, and employee Kristy Burchfield.
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