Final day of West Side Nut Club Fall Festival gets underway
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Saturday marks the final day of the 2026 West Side Nut Club Fall Festival, giving visitors one last chance to grab festival food, hit the midway rides, and take in live entertainment on Franklin Street before it wraps up until next year. The festival has been...
Crews called to fire on East Delaware Street in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Crews were called to a house fire on East Delaware Street in Evansville. Officials with Evansville Dispatch say they got a call about a fire at 7:22 p.m. on Friday. Crews were then called to the 10th block of East Delaware Street. One person was found unconscious in the home’s backyard […]
Henderson County Fall Clean-Up coming to a close
BASKETT, Ky. (WEHT) – Henderson County residents have one final opportunity to dispose of some of their larger waste items, with the last of the Fall cleanup days running through this weekend. The third and final round of drop off days is taking place at the new Baskett fire station off U.S. Highway 60. This […]
New Survey Shows Evansville Residents Feel Safer Than Before
More Evansville residents say they feel safe, according to the city’s new survey. Here’s what people said and how you can weigh in next.
On alert for wind and rain Saturday, Sunday trending drier
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The track for Hurricane Isaias is shifting east sooner than initially expected, so Sunday is trending drier. As a result, our First Alert Weather Day is now focused solely on Saturday with the greatest impacts Saturday afternoon and evening. FANTASTIC FRIDAY NIGHT. Mostly clear this evening...
Eight dogs, most covered in sores with ribs showing, removed from home
VANDERBURGH CO., Ind. (WFIE) - An Evansville woman is facing 12 animal cruelty counts after authorities say they removed 12 animals from a home. Vanderburgh County deputies responded to a home on North 12th Avenue to assist Animal Control with an investigation. Animal Control officers at the scene said they responded after a complaint about the condition of the animals at the home.
Booths prepare for Fall Festival’s busiest days
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - It’s day five of the Westside Nut Club Fall Festival, and several booths say they have been preparing for weeks ahead of this weekend’s rush. Organizers expect Friday and Saturday to draw the largest crowds of the festival. Vendors are restocking and increasing supplies of their busiest menu items.
City land behind Walmart rezoned to highway commercial in preparation for development
The Henderson City-County Planning Commission unanimously approved the rezoning of two City of Henderson-owned parcels behind the Walmart shopping center to highway commercial at its Tuesday evening meeting. City officials are planning to develop the parcels, totaling 34 acres, and hope to attract retail, restaurants and hotels there at a...
Man acquitted of rape gets nine years for domestic battery
EVANSVILLE, Ind (WEHT) – An Evansville man that was found not guilty of rape but guilty of domestic battery learns his fate. John Hill was sentenced to nine years in prison. Court documents state he was sentenced to five years, but due to being declared a habitual offender, four more years were added. Hill was […]
Fall Festival parade plans
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The impending rain could affect the final hours of the West Side Nut Club Fall Festival, including the parade. The Nut Club says right now, the parade will go on as scheduled at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. According to Nut Club members, they will monitor conditions throughout the day and make […]
