Evansville IN

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Indiana’s next Secretary of State Beau Bayh made a stop in Evansville today. The democrat defeated republican Max Engling on election night. Bayh says he hopes to address several issues as the new secretary of state, including opening an independent audit into the office, reducing wasteful spending and improving voter turnout. […]

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The First Alert Weather team is tracking a weather threat for Wednesday, Veterans Day. A wind-driven marginal risk of severe thunderstorms will set up after 2 p.m., bringing a low-end severe weather threat with brief damaging winds possible. Watch us when we are live, right here...

HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - One week after winning reelection, a Henderson County school board member says he is stepping down. District 2 representative Joe McGarrh resigned on Monday, according to an announcement. Officials say McGarrh began serving on the school board in January 2023 and went unopposed in the recent...

A local dentist and U.S. Navy veteran is giving back with free fillings and extractions for veterans. Here's how to make an appointment.

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - It's that time of year where veterans can get freebies and discounts at select businesses. Here are the free and discounted things veterans can get on Veterans' Day. Indiana. Ace Hardware - Evansville. The Free Veterans Day Coffee and Donuts for Veterans event will happen on...

HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - The all-new Rhythm River Distillery is holding a ribbon cutting Friday in Henderson. It’s at 405 N. Main Street. Officials with Rhythm River say it’s been more than one hundred years since a bourbon distillery was in Henderson. Friday’s ribbon cutting is at at...

Have a little free time on Saturday morning? Volunteers are needed for a community tree planting at Howell Park, and you're invited to help!

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — As we look ahead to the holidays, the Grand Marshals have been announced for this year’s Christmas parade in Evansville. Local musicians Kenna Elpers and Gina Moore will be leading the way on North Main Street. Elpers is a rising country music star who was born and raised in Cynthiana. She […]

HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - Higher electric rates could be on the way for people in Henderson, and the proposed increase could add up to about 21 percent over the next couple of years. If approved, officials with Henderson Municipal Power and Light say customers would see four rate increases starting...

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — For about month, drivers have become accustomed to traffic changes on the Twin Bridges. More construction started Monday on the southbound bridge. The work includes repairs to the bridge’s support structure, rocker bearings and support beam. Until Wednesday night, traffic flow will feel and look about the same. However, starting Thursday […]