Mount Vernon
Lifestyle
Fill ‘Er Up: The One Thing Indiana Pool Owners Should Absolutely NOT Do
Whether you are a new pool owner or a longtime pool pro, there is something you need to know before you fill up your pool this summer. Believe it or not, there is a right way and wrong way to fill up your pool. What?! Really?. If you're like me...
A Southern Indiana Grocery Store Owner Makes a Promise to Help End Hunger
School is out for summer - You are singing that song now, sorry about that. For families that rely on the school lunch program to ensure their kids get to eat every day, summer is a new source of stress. Food Bank Support in Indiana. We are fortunate to have...
Mesker Park announces new camel
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Bactrian camel named Wednesday at Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden now has a new companion named Friday. Officials with the zoo say the second camel just turned 1-year-old and is about a third of Wednesday’s size. They said the introduction of Friday to Wednesday took place a few weeks […]
New Dollar General Grocery Concept Opening Soon on Evansville’s Far North Side
Seeing another Dollar General pop up out of nowhere might freak you out a little bit. One day, there was a quiet residential area with an open lot, and the next - A Dollar General sign appeared. But, this DG store is different than the other ones. So different, in fact, we might find this one to be extremely convenient.
Feeding Ducks and Geese Bread Can Lead to Wing Deformities and Even Death
You've done it. I've done it. We've all done it... Who among us hasn't gone to the State Hospital grounds in Evansville and casually tossed bread crumbs to the geese, thinking we're doing them a favor? Or those spontaneous chip offerings to the ducks chilling at Alcupulco in Newburgh? Seems innocent, doesn't it? I mean, they seem to enjoy it, gobbling up every crumb. Turns out, it's doing more harm than good. Like, permanent damage kind of harm. Who would've thought?
Henderson KY Man Once Stayed Aloft on a Kite Over the Ohio River for 12 Hours
On a beautiful weekend in the tri-state, it's common to see tons of recreational traffic on the Ohio River. Sunday was a great example. All that sunshine, all that dry air. Mostly, you'll just see boaters--speed boats, pontoons, houseboats--and folks swimming and, on a few occasions, water skiing. But about 60 years ago, a more unusual sight was available for onlookers and river travelers. Well, maybe it was unusual then, but the activity known as kite surfing has grown in popularity over the last six decades. Today, it's known as kite boarding.
Jimmy John’s sign installed in Henderson
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Freaky fast sandwiches and free smells are almost ready on the Highway 41 strip in Henderson. A drive-thru sign for Henderson’s new Jimmy John’s location has now been installed. The store is set to open on the Highway 41 strip and Rettig Road next to the Sugar Creek Inn. There’s no […]
Take a Kid Fishing Day coming to Panther Creek Park
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Take a Kid Fishing Day is coming next week at Panther Creek Park. The event is open to all ages and will feature food and a grand prize for catching the tagged fish. The event will be June 1, and registration begins at 8 a.m.. You can find more information online […]
Meet Mesker Park Zoo’s newest animal
(Video courtesy: Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden) HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden has announced it has a new animal. Zoo officials have introduced Luna, the new Sumatran tiger. Officials say Sumatran tigers are considered critically endangered due to increasing habitat loss and poaching. Officials say Sumatran tigers are the […]
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.