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NEWBURGH, Ind. (WFIE) - A special birthday celebration happened in Newburgh on Monday. There was a lot of celebration for Betty Richard, who turned 106 years old on Monday!. She’s a resident at Heritage Woods, and the staff there says, she keeps everyone smiling by sharing stories and wisdom from her more than a centur

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Regional Economic Partnership officials say Be Happy Pie Company has been recognized as Indiana’s 2026 Entrepreneur of the Year by the Indiana Small Business Development Center. According to a press release, the ISBDC presented the 2026 Small Business Impact Awards to eight Indiana

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Vanderburgh County Sheriff Noah Robinson has received a big honor from the Indiana Council on Mental Health. Officials say last week, the organization surprised him with the Justice Advocate of the Year Award for his leadership and continued efforts to improve mental health services within the

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EDWARDS COUNTY, Ill. (WFIE) - A southern Illinois mother is working to create more support and inclusion for children with autism. Alyssa Pierce recently launched ‘Tri-State Neuro-divergent Families’. It’s a digital support group for Tri-State families and caregivers of children with autism, allowing them to ask questi

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - During Monday night’s EVSC school board meeting, parents were sent information about their policy on students having phones in the classroom. The EVSC put out a statement that says: starting July 1, a new Indiana law will require all school districts to have an official policy prohibiting the

Jelly Roll at the Knights of Columbus. Billy Strings on a patio under construction. Tyler Childers in a bar where nobody knew his name. 🤯🎸 Only in Owensboro! Were you there?

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Over 5,000 CenterPoint customers are without power after a bout of storms came through the area. CenterPoint’s outage map says 5,920 people are without power. Officials say crews are now working to restore power.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Court records show the trial for an Evansville man charged with murder begins Monday. As we’ve previously reported, 22-year-old Drasean Hogan was arrested back in November after being involved a shooting on Carriage Drive. When officers arrived, they found 23-year-old Jamaine Vaughans, who had

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — The City of Evansville has just opened It’s first public restroom in the area. The Portland Loo is located on the corner of sycamore and 6th street. The restroom will serve people who visit the downtown area, those waiting on their bus, and everyone who works around the area each day. […]