Backdoor Cold Front Drops Friday Morning Temperatures Into the Upper 30s for Fort Wayne...
INDIANA — An unusual “backdoor” cold front is expected to move into Indiana by Friday morning, bringing a sharp split in temperatures across the state. Northeast Indiana could wake up in the upper 30s to low 40s, while southwest Indiana stays in the 50s. Unlike most fronts, this one will push cooler air in from the northeast instead of the west. Frost chances will be watched, though widespread frost is not expected at this time.
New poll ranks local schools among best in the U.S.
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A new poll ranks more than 26,000 middle schools and more than 46,000 elementary schools across the country. The U.S. News & World Report found Grayville Elementary as the 34th best elementary school in Illinois and the best in the southeastern part of the state. Jefferson Attendance Center in Carmi is […]
“It is alarming”: Week Without Violence kicks off in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Just days after a domestic violence incident ended with an officer-involved shooting, the Evansville YWCA is kicking off its Week Without Violence in the city with the goal of making this type of abuse a thing of the past. “Most of these situations do not end with an officer involved shooting, […]
Utility pole relocation and replacement project begins Thursday in Henderson
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - Henderson Municipal Power & Light officials say Groves Construction will begin a utility pole relocation and replacement project Thursday that will continue for the next five to six weeks along Watson Lane. According to a press release, this project is in conjunction with and prior to...
Boys’ Region 2 Soccer Tournament resumes tonight
The Region 2 Boys’ Soccer Tournament is scheduled to resume tonight at Madisonville-North Hopkins High School. District 6 champion Henderson County is scheduled to play District 8 champion Christian County at 5:30 p.m. That game will be followed around 7:30 p.m. by District 7 champion Madisonville against District 8 runner-up University Heights Academy.
Evansville’s annual leaf pickup service starting soon
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Evansville’s annual Fall Leaf Collection Program will start soon. Officials say this year, EWSU’s city residential customers can get rid of unlimited bags of leaves from October 26 through December 11. Officials say this is how it works: According to the EWSU, leaves not in biodegradable bags or that do not […]
Spectrum expands high-speed fiber internet to over 2,900 Warrick Co. homes, businesses
BOONVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Spectrum announced the completion of several fiber broadband projects in Warrick County, expanding high-speed internet access to more than 2,900 homes and businesses. The expansion brings gigabit-speed internet, mobile, TV, and voice services to residents and businesses in previously unserved or underserved areas of the county.
Warrick Humane Society unveils new animal shelter facility
WARRICK CO., Ind. (WFIE) - Traylor Building officials announced the completion and upcoming grand opening of Warrick Humane Society’s new animal shelter. According to a press release, the organization will celebrate the new facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Officials say the new shelter provides Warrick Humane Society with an...
‘Jeepin’ for a Cause’ raises money for Evansville animal shelter
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Today was the day for a good cause in Evansville — and you didn’t even need a Jeep to join in. The “Jeepin’ for a Cause” event at It Takes A Village Evansville happened this afternoon from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Evansville man arrested after hit and run
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Just after midnight Saturday, police responded to a crash on Washington and Kentucky in Evansville. Jaquarious Watson is behind bars after police say the driver of a Jeep was heading down Kentucky Avenue when a car ran a red light and struck the Jeep, flipping it onto the sidewalk, heavily damaging […]
