Evansville IN

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Originally set for July 2, Ellis Park will celebrate opening day on July 4 due to extreme heat throughout the heat. Opening day at the race track has been pushed back twice due to the extreme temperatures. According to the Horse Racing Integrity and Safety Authority, horses cannot race, when the

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - First responders were called to some railroad tracks in Evansville for an accident Friday. It happened around 2:15 p.m. in the 1800 block of West Maryland Street. Fire officials say a pickup truck ran into a train. Nobody was hurt.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - With cuts to essential programs and rising costs around the nation, food pantries have seen rise in people looking for assistance. Leaders at St. Vincent De Paul say they are one of the largest food pantries in the Tri-State area, serving over a hundred families a day with an average family si

Indiana Governor Mike Braun is extending the state's suspension of gasoline taxes for another 30 days. The governor says keeping fuel affordable remains a top priority as millions of Americans prepare to hit the road for the Fourth of July holiday. The extension continues the suspension of both Indiana's Gasoline Usage

NEWBURGH, Ind. (WEVV) — Independence Day festivities are getting underway across the Tri-State, and Warrick County is leading the way with a full day of America 250 celebrations in downtown Newburgh today. The day begins at 10 a.m. with the Warrick County America 250 Parade, rolling through historic downtown...

Some museums let you look at history through glass cases. A wartime museum in Indiana lets you step right into it. Located in Evansville, this one-of-a-kind destination gives visitors the unique chance to get incredibly close to restored military vehicles, full-size aircraft, and immersive exhibits that bring World War

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — A Henderson family has a new place to call home and it’s all because of the Community Development Block Grant Program. It’s located in the 500 block of plum street. The program aims to address community needs, expand affordable housing and improve quality of life for low-to-moderate income resid

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The Evansville Police Department has laid out the map for planned street closures for the 4th of July. According to EPD, street closures will begin at 7 a.m. on Saturday. You can look at the map below for the full list of closures and an alternate route. Eyewitness News will be […]

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – On Thursday, police were assisting Area Planning at Inland Marina when near the boat docks, they were notified of dogs left on a boat. According to a media report, the temperature outside was 95 degrees and the left side of the boat was in direct sunlight. Officers were told the owner […]

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The Gibson County Sheriff’s Department has confirmed that crews are on scene of structure fire. According to the sheriff, the call came in around 7:23 p.m. about a mobile home fire at 205 north Elm Street. Crews are on scene and see flames coming from windows. The building in unoccupied and […]