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Henderson set to sell naming rights to sports facility for $500,000
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The city of Henderson is scheduled to vote on whether to give Deaconess the naming rights to a new sports complex in exchange for $500,000. After entering into contract negotiations with Deaconess Henderson Hospital, the city of Henderson has drafted a proposal that will be voted on Tuesday. Deaconess is seeking […]
Clay Street bridge repairs complete in Henderson
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials say repairs to the KY 812 bridge were completed Friday on schedule. According to a press release, the roadway has now been reopened to traffic. [Previous Story: Clay Street Bridge expected to reopen in Henderson]. The bridge was blocked in May after...
Local reaction to Biden’s decision to drop out of presidential race
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - President Joe Biden has ended his bid for reelection and announced he will not be running for president in the 2024 race. Biden also endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to take on Trump. Speaking with Vanderburgh County Democrats Sunday afternoon, there was some surprise and maybe...
Ellis Park hosts first corgi race
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Weiner races returned to Ellis Park in Henderson, but this year, another dog breed was also able to compete. It’s a popular event that Ellis Park has hosted for years, but this is the first time Corgis have been able to race. One Corgi owner told us he traveled from Princeton, […]
Evansville is Home of 2 of the 10 Best Restaurants in Indiana
Whether you want to go out to eat someplace unique or just grab a pizza, you definitely want to know where the best restaurants are. It's pretty exciting that we have two of the 10 best restaurants in the Hoosier State right here in Evansville. According to the experts at...
Vanderburgh County Fair begins on Monday
EVANSVILLE, In. (WEVV) — The 103rd Annual Vanderburgh County Fair will return to the Vanderburgh 4-H Center on Monday. The fair will run from Monday, July 22, to Saturday, July 27. Gates will open at 3 p.m. to fair-goers on Monday, with a full day of events including rides,...
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...
Evansville residents asked to share opinions through community survey
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Community members in Evansville are being asked to share their opinions on. Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry asked River City residents to participate in the "City of Evansville Community Survey" on Friday. According to the mayor, feedback from the community will help build the city's Strategic...
Pies for Paws benefits Humane Society of Henderson County
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The Henderson County Sheriff got pied in the face for a good cause on Saturday. Pies for Paws was held at Audubon State Park in Henderson. The event benefited the Humane Society of Henderson County. For $10, people could smash a pie in someone’s face. Several people volunteered to be pied, […]
Smoke Testing Scheduled on Evansville’s East Side
Smoke Testing Scheduled on Evansville’s East Side. Over 2,000 properties are within the smoke-testing area. (Evansville, Ind.) – From July through early September, Evansville Water and Sewer Utility (EWSU) is partnering with Wessler Engineering to conduct smoke testing and sewer line inspections in several neighborhoods on Evansville’s East Side. The smoke testing is expected to continue for approximately 6-to-8 weeks, weather permitting.
Just days away: Vanderburgh County Fair preparations underway
VANDERBURGH COUNTY, Ind. (WEHT) — The Vanderburgh County Fairgrounds are almost ready as the county fair is just days away. Since Wednesday, organizers have been at the fairgrounds preparing for a wide range of activities, including a motocross race scheduled for Monday. Vanderburgh County Fair staff members say they expect 40,000 to 50,000 people at […]
Evansville, Welborn Baptist Foundation to apply for $20 million federal grant to build a low-emission transportation system
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Evansville is one step closer to launching a low-emission transportation project spanning all corners of the city. Project leaders from the Evansville Climate Collaborative envision — what they call — a clean transportation system that is accessible to everyone. To make the dream a reality, Evansville will partner with the Welborn […]
New pickleball facility opening in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Local pickleball players will soon have another option for year round games. 3rd Shot Pickleball will soon be opening in the former Evansville Basketball Academy building on Kotter Drive. The eastside facility will have eight pickleball courts, state of the art lighting, a party room, along...
“It’s been a nightmare:” Friday tech outage affects life in Evansville and beyond
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — The giant tech outage Friday morning was felt here in the Tri-State. The cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike says an update affected customers using Microsoft Windows. Some computer systems went down across the country, and it caused some frustration at Evansville Regional Airport and beyond. People in Evansville are feeling the outages, especially […]
EVANSVILLE POLICE MERIT COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
An executive session will be held prior to the open session. I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(5): To receive information about and interview prospective employees. I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(6)(A): With respect to any individual over whom the governing body has jurisdiction to receive information concerning the individual’s alleged misconduct. I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(9): To discuss a job...
In Evansville, Indiana, several initiatives and programs are specifically designed to support Haitian immigrants
In Evansville, Indiana, several initiatives and programs are specifically designed to support Haitian immigrants. In Evansville, Indiana, several initiatives and programs are specifically designed to support Haitian immigrants with employment and housing. Here are some key organizations and their services:. Haitian Center of Evansville. The Haitian Center of Evansville is...
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