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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...
Evansville murder victim identified by coroner
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Authorities have released the identity of a man who was shot and killed in Evansville on Wednesday. The Vanderburgh County Coroner's Office says 37-year-old Joshua Allen Seymour was the man who was shot and killed at a home on East Louisiana Street. The deadly shooting...
UPDATE: Arrest made in East Louisiana St. murder
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – An arrest has been made in connection to the murder of Joshua Seymour. On July 17, officers were called to the 300 block of Louisiana Street in reference to a shots fired call. When they arrived to the scene, they found Seymour’s body in the home. The Vanderburgh County Coroner’s office […]
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 […]
Here’s how the global technology glitch has impacted the Tri-State
TRI-STATE (WFIE) - A global technology outage caused several issues for banks, airlines, media outlets and multiple businesses early Friday morning. We’re told that all started after cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike experienced a tech malfunction. [Widespread technology outage disrupts flights, banks, media outlets and companies around the world]. That outage...
Enter to Win a Family 4-Pack of Tickets to the Vanderburgh County 4-H Fair!
Fair season is finally here and WKDQ has your chance to score a family pack of tickets!. The Vanderburgh County Fair has been a community tradition for more than 100 years. The 4-H fair is a way to show off the accomplishments of 4-H members throughout the year and host fun events for the community. This year the Vanderburgh County 4-H Fair will kick off on Monday, July 22nd, and run through July 27th.
Here are this week's Vanderburgh County food and restaurant inspection reports
Food service and restaurant inspections are performed by the Vanderburgh County Health Department. The date listed in each record is the date the inspection occurred. Tokyo Japan, 3000 N Green River Road, June 12, Three non-critical violations: Walk-in in need of repair. Observed leak in roof, Woman’s restroom sink in need of repair, Hood system in need of cleaning.
Accident involving bicycle reported on St. Joe Avenue
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- Vanderburgh County Dispatch says that emergency crews are responding to an accident with injuries in the area of St. Joseph Avenue and Wimberg Road. Officials say that the accident involved a bicycle and that the southbound direction of St. Joseph Avenue was closed for a portion of time, but is now open. […]
The Vanderburgh County 4-H Fair is next week. Here's what to know.
EVANSVILLE − It's time for a summer tradition in Evansville: the Vanderburgh County 4-H Fair is next week. The 103rd installment of the fair will feature events, food, rides and much more at the fairgrounds at 201 E. Boonville-New Harmony Road. Here's what you need to know before you go. ...
Coroner releases name of man killed in shooting on E. Louisiana St.
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The Vanderburgh County Coroner’s Office has released the autopsy of a man killed in a shooting on Wednesday night. According to a press release, The Vanderburgh County Coroner’s Office and Evansville Police Department officials are continuing to investigate a shooting death that took place in the 300 block of East Louisiana Street.
Vanderburgh Health Department to host back-to-school vaccine clinic this month
EVANSVILLE — Qualifying families hoping to take care of back-to-school vaccines will have a chance at the end of July. The Vanderburgh County Health Department is hosting a Back-to-School Immunization Clinic, sponsored by MDWise, from 2:30 to 6 p.m. on July 30, onsite at 420 Mulberry St. There will also be school supplies, food and vendors available.
Here's where you can get free school supplies in the Evansville/Tri-State area
The start of the 2024-25 school year is just around the corner for a lot of local communities, and one of the big tasks before the first day is loading up on supplies a child needs for the classroom. It can be a big expense, but several companies, churches and...
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