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Evansville author and community leader passes away
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The Evansville author of the Erika Lehmann WWII spy series, Mike Whicker, has passed. Savannah Wood, the daughter of the cherished Evansville community figure, announced his passing Sunday morning. Wood also says Whicker’s literary work highlighted the city’s role during the war and drew upon local history to craft his historical […]
Evansville Haunted House Named One of the Best in Indiana by Scare Factor
Evansville's newest haunted attraction is already making a name for itself in the scare industry. If you're a haunted house fan, you'll want to check out a website called The Scare Factor. They are a huge online directory of haunted houses across the United States. They not only point you to information about the haunted houses in your area, but they also often rate the haunted houses. Recently they created a countdown of the top 13 "Must See Indiana Haunts," and to be totally honest I figured the list would contain mostly Indianapolis-area haunts, just because many of these style lists focus around the biggest city in the state.
Honor Flight hosting Heroes Welcome Home Parade in Evansville
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Honor Flight of Southern Indiana is hosting a Heroes Welcome Home Flight at the Evansville Regional Airport on Saturday. Officials say this free public event is to give local veterans their “Heroes Welcome Home” celebration. An event like this is said to be a “very emotional and rewarding experience.” The Evansville […]
Princeton Native Serves Aboard Future Navy Warship
U.S. Navy sailors serve and protect around the globe, including Petty Officer 2nd Class Bradley Willis, a native of Princeton, Indiana. The U.S. Navy is among the largest in the world, with well over 300,000 active-duty personnel and over 100,000 in reserve. Individuals entering the U.S. Navy can choose from over 150 roles to utilize their unique talents and skills, and every one of those fields is open to both men and women. Many people from our area have served or are currently serving in the fleet, including one sailor from Gibson County, Indiana.
Evansville Mayor Invites Public to Next Block-by-Block Cleanup Event
Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry is gearing up for the city's second Block-by-Block neighborhood cleanup initiative, and you're invited to be part of the action! On Friday, October 18, from 9am-11am, the Bellemeade Bayard Park Neighborhood will be buzzing with energy as volunteers and city employees come together to make a difference.
Water main break closes Mesker Park Drive
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — A water main break closed Mesker Park Drive in Evansville Friday. Video taken on the scene shows a geyser of water shooting out of the road while workers try to repair the break. Officials say the break happened at 1:40 p.m.. Crews are working to get the break fixed.
‘Warbirds’ weekend event cancelled at the Evansville Wartime Museum
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — After having to cancel the Saturday ‘Warbirds’ event, the Evansville Wartime Museum has also cancelled their Sunday event due to weather conditions. Event organizers say the Missouri Commemorative Airforce will not be able to fly to the museum for the event due to weather conditions, thus cancelling the entire weekend event. […]
New Artistic Space in Downtown Evansville Offers Innovative Opportunities for the Art and Theater Community
Growing up, I was passionate about my arts classes—whether it was theater, choir, or art, they were always the highlight of my school day. In 8th grade, I was cast as Isabelle in the College View Middle School production of Scrooge, and that was when I truly fell in love with drama. By high school, I was involved in every Drama and Choir production, sharing the experience with some of my closest friends. Those moments remain a vital part of who I am today.
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