Investments announced for Henderson, Owensboro riverports
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Gov. Andy Beshear announced a $15.1 million investment to enhance freight capacity and support economic activity through Kentucky’s waterways, and some of those are within the Eyewitness News coverage area. Officials explain these awards from the Kentucky Public Riverport Construction and Maintenance (KPRCM) program will fund projects which include equipment upgrades […]
FREE Christmas Fun Is Coming to Evansville, and Santa Will Be There!
Looking for something fun to do with the family? Evansville is hosting a FREE Christmas celebration with Santa, holiday performances, crafts, and more!
Good news drivers: Rough RR tracks to be removed at busy Evansville intersection next...
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Some Tri-State drivers are about to have a smoother commute. Norfolk Southern is scheduled to remove the railroad tracks at Burkhardt and Morgan Avenue in Evansville next week. The work is expected to last Monday through Friday. Officials say the week of November 30, they’ll remove...
Final stage of Twin Bridges repairs begins Friday with traffic changes
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials say repairs to the U.S. 41 Twin Bridges are entering their final stage, beginning with changes to the existing traffic pattern at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. According to a press release, at 6 p.m., the crossovers currently being used to divert southbound...
Evansville veteran’s family receives new furnace and air conditioning system
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Brackett Heating, Air, and Plumbing is replacing the broken system outside the northside home of Evansville veteran Jon Davis Jr. and his family of nine. Davis was selected as this year’s recipient of Brackett’s Salutes the Brave program. The company is installing a new...
Family and other care facilities speak following Parkview Care Center fire
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Other care centers, first responders and the American Red Cross dropped what they were doing Wednesday to help relocate about 75 residents of the Parkview Care Center after a fire. Smoke and water damage from the fire left the residents without a home. Evansville resident Jeff...
Evansville Housing Authority holds 5th resource fair
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Many of the providers for resources that Evansville residents use day-to-day were all in one place today. The Evansville Housing Authority (EHA) held its 5th annual community resource fair today at its resource center. Dozens of different services were available like free health screenings, banking information and mental health support. EHA […]
German Christmas Magic Returns To Evansville At The 9th Annual Christkindlmarkt
Bratwurst, handmade gifts, and a cuckoo clock raffle, Evansville's German Christmas market is back for year nine.
Nationwide measles outbreak comes to the Tri-State
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Doctors are sounding the alarm after a nationwide measles outbreak made its way to the Tri-State. More than 5,000 measles cases have been reported across the country. Two cases have been reported in the Tri-State. One case was reported in Daviess County, Indiana, and another in Henderson County. Infectious Disease Doctor […]
More details on a nursing home fire that displaced about 70 people
EVANSVILLE, In. (WEHT) — We have new information tonight on a fire at a nursing home in Evansville – that displaced about 70 of its residents. Parkview Care Center called in the emergency around noon yesterday. The fire was contained quickly, but tonight — they still can’t have their patients back in. Parkview says they […]
