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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 Beshear 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 […]
E. Louisiana Street murder suspect arrested overnight
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - An Evansville murder suspect has been arrested after a manhunt spanning several days. The man accused of murdering a 37-year-old earlier this week on E. Louisiana Street has been taken into custody. Shortly after midnight Saturday, Martin Keith Miniard, 54, was arrested and taken into custody.
Newburgh Museum holds short film screening Friday
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The Newburgh Museum hosted a viewing of a short film at Preservation Hall in Newburgh. The film, “Tuskegee Airmen in Indiana,” was produced and written by Stephen Witte. He was also at the event for a Q&A. The film explored the history of the...
Score Dinner for Two at Evansville’s All-New Bally Bet Sportsbook and Bar
Bally's Evansville is now home to a new spot for a great meal, and we have your chance to win dinner for two! Keep reading to learn more. On July 10, 2024, Bally's Evansville cut the ribbon on its all-new Bally Bet Sportsbook & Bar. I had the opportunity to be there, where I got to try several of the menu offerings available.
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.
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...
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 […]
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 […]
Attempted robbery leaves Farmers Bank ATM in Greenville broken
MUHLENBERG CO., Ky. (WFIE) - Employees with Farmers Bank in Muhlenberg County say some customers will have to find a different ATM in Greenville after one of theirs was damaged overnight. Friday morning, the bank said on social media that their Greenville ATM is currently unavailable after someone tried rob...
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