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86 Veterans prepare for October Honor Flight trip to D.C.
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT)- In two months, Honor Flight will take 86 veterans from the tri-state area to the nation’s capital for a trip of a lifetime. Veterans met with Honor Flight staff at the Catholic Diocese in Evansville to get the final preparations ready for the big trip. William Schmits is a U.S. Army vet […]
Taylor Shines: The Laser Spectacular Ford Center Me + 3 Ticket Special
Hey there, my fellow Swifties ready to have your minds blown and your hearts filled with the music of Taylor Swift hits because Taylor Shines: The Laser Spectacular is coming to The Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana on September 21, 2024. Taylor Shines: The Laser Spectacular Live. Picture this: Two...
Who’s in the News? Chris Cooke
Newburgh Town Administrator HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Chris Cooke, the superintendent of city cemeteries in Evansville, will take on the role of Newburgh Town Administrator beginning on August 23. Cooke is an Evansville native and a graduate of Harrison High School. He is a current board member of theVanderburgh County Historical Society and says his […]
Structure fire reported on Stanley Ave. in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – Emergency crews are responding to a structure fire on the 800 block of Stanley Avenue in Evansville. Vanderburgh County Dispatch confirms the initial came in at 1:09 p.m. in reference to a residential fire. Details are unknown at this time as Evansville Fire Department are just now arriving on scene. Eyewitness […]
Greensburgh woman accused of trying to hit teen sister with her car
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A Greensburgh woman is facing disorderly conduct charges after allegedly trying to hit her sister with her car in Evansville. Evansville Police say they responded to a family dispute where the reporter, a 13-year old teen, told dispatch her sister, Dorries Williams, was drunk and trying to hit her with her […]
Mt. Vernon animal shelter holding groundbreaking ceremony Saturday
MT. VERNON, Ind. (WFIE) - Newlife Rescue & Adoption in Mt. Vernon is holding a groundbreaking ceremony Saturday afternoon. The groundbreaking is at noon, but officials say they will still be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Organizers say they will not be doing any dog “meet and greets”...
VCSO: Man arrested for DUI after nearly crashing into sheriff cruiser
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A 42-year-old man is facing several charges after police say he was drunk driving overnight on Evansville’s east side. Around 2:30 a.m. deputies pulled over a gray Ford SUV at Vogel Road and N. Congress Avenue for traffic violations. Vanderburgh Co. Sheriff deputies say the...
‘I heard fentanyl is sweet’: Boonville man charged with drug possession
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A Boonville man is facing charges of possession of a controlled substance after he was found passed out in the backseat of a person’s vehicle. Evansville Police say Wesley Sellner passed out suddenly in the backseat of a vehicle after he had allegedly “done a line” of heroin. Police searched the […]
Boonville man allegedly tried to strangle ex-girlfriend and her dog
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A Boonville native is facing charges of domestic battery, strangulation and animal cruelty after police say he was in a physical altercation with his ex-girlfriend and her dog. Evansville Police responded to a domestic violence call and say they found Jeffrey Canary on top of the victim in front of her […]
Three buildings condemned on the verge of collapse in Spencer Co.
SPENCER CO., Ind. (WFIE) - In Grandview, three buildings have been temporarily condemned for the public’s safety. As of Friday morning, one of the buildings collapsed inside and the county building inspector advised it was unsafe. Town management decided to block off the buildings and sidewalks near the the...
Popular Megachurch Worship Songs Reach Even to Roman Catholic Churches
In mid-July, Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the Indianapolis Colts, was transformed into a place of worship as more than 50,000 Catholics gathered for the National Eucharistic Congress. The stadium full of young people, nuns in an array of habits and priests in black and brown faced an altar adorned...
Evansville Habitat ReStore 7th Anniversary Celebration
Celebrate 7 Years of Habitat ReStore in Evansville. Get ready, Evansville! The Habitat ReStore at 1301 North Royale Avenue is celebrating seven incredible years of community impact, and you're invited to the party! Join us this Saturday, August 17, for our 7th Anniversary Celebration, and get ready for an exciting day filled with prizes, food, and unbeatable deals!
Evansville Retired Teachers Association to volunteer at Frog Follies
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Evansville Retired Teachers Association (ERTA) says it will once again contribute to the community with a large group of volunteers who will work at the annual Frog Follies. ERTA explains its members work at the registration table to welcome the participants and distribute the registration materials and information. It will […]
What we learned from Evansville-area high school football scrimmages in final tune-up
The dress rehearsal for the high school football season is in the books. Scrimmages took place across Southwestern Indiana with teams using the evening to smooth out the edges and, hopefully, remain healthy. The latter is probably the biggest takeaway on the minds of every coach with Week 1 looming come Friday...
Sisters create local candle business to promote safety
Andi Hall and Lisa Spicer have created 'Duck and Bean' to make safer burning candles. Sisters create local candle business to promote safety. Andi Hall and Lisa Spicer have now created 'Duck and Bean' to sell a healthier alternative of candles to the community.
Roosters returns to Clarksville on Mon., Aug. 19
The Roosters restaurant concept dates to 1988. Restaurant Business explains the origins. Roosters is a traditional casual-dining concept offering a varied menu that includes signature jumbo chicken wings, served whole instead of in conventional sections, along with items such as burgers, sandwiches, pizzas and specialty “dumpster” fries. The chain positions itself as a fun, family-friendly dining option with moderately priced meals served in a casual, sports-friendly atmosphere.
New Chapel CEO emails employees encouraging them to look for new jobs
NEW ALBANY, Ind. (WAVE) - In an internal email obtained by WAVE News, the CEO of New Chapel EMS encouraged employees to seek new jobs, saying that the company will stop 9-1-1 operations at the end of August. Jade Abbott is an EMS with the company, and grew up around...
Rushville resident shows off his mullet at the Indiana State Fair
Rushville resident Wally McCane made an appearance on Sunday, Aug. 11, at the Indiana State Fair, competing in the Statewide Mullet Competition. McCane was one of only 15 selected to compete. At the beginning of the competition, contestants had a minute to introduce themselves to the crowd and talk about...
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