Fireworks on the Ohio to celebrate Fourth of July this weekend
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Fourth of July is this Friday, and celebrations are coming all across the Tri-State. Adam Trinkel with the Downtown Evansville Economic Improvement District joined Gretchen and Joe on Eyewitness News Daybreak on Tuesday to talk about Fireworks on the Ohio. You can find details for the free...
Burdette Park fields torn down
Officials say they have cleared the field because there's no longer a use for them.
Reitz Home Museum names new Executive Director
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The Reitz Home Museum Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Joseph Lutz as the museum’s Executive Director. Lutz has been serving as the Museum Curator since his hiring last June. “Joseph has proven his love and dedication to the Reitz Home Museum over the...
Remains from Evansville’s first burial ground have gravestone
The Evansville African American Museum hosted a historical marker dedication over the weekend at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Active investigation into stolen item dumping on constable’s property
Feeling frustrated with law enforcement, Constable Randall Green is left picking up the pieces after he says a man dumped log posts on his property that he initially stole.
EPD: Man arrested after stealing merchandise from vape shop
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Evansville Police say they arrested a man Monday after he stole from a local vape shop. Officers say they responded to a theft report at the "Puff and Stuff" shop on Morgan Avenue just before noon Monday. EPD says an employee dialed 911 and said...
Officials identify man killed in Owensboro shooting
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Authorities have identified the man killed in a shooting in Owensboro earlier this week. According to a release from the coroner’s office, 30-year-old Joshua Hardison was pronounced dead following the shooting in the 1800 block of Hughes Avenue on Sunday night. The coroner also identified...
Firework costs may rise due to tariffs, but not immediately
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Firework enthusiasts planning their own displays might face higher costs due to tariffs on Chinese-made pyrotechnics. There is no domestic supply chain for fireworks, and the imported products are now subject to increased tariffs. However, experts said that consumers might not feel the...
Popular Italian Restaurant Closing Newburgh Location After 10 Years
It’s the end of an era for a well-loved Italian favorite in Newburgh. After nearly 10 years of dishing out comfort food and community connection, Little Angelo’s has officially closed its doors as of June 29. The announcement came via the restaurant’s Facebook page, and was confirmed in detail by the local food...
Former employees at Vanderburgh County nursing homes face health care fraud charges
Rokita called Medicaid a critical lifeline for Hoosiers, and said there is zero tolerance for those who abuse it for personal gain.
