Evansville pool to reopen on Monday
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Swimmers in Evansville will have one more place to take dip Monday. Officials with the Evansville Department of Parks and Recreation say Lorraine Pool will reopen on Monday. It will also have free admission as of 12 p.m. that day. Officials note the normal hours of 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. […]
Crews respond to house fire near Wesselman Woods in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Friday afternoon, emergency crews were called to a “working house fire” in the 100 block of South Villa Drive. EMA officials say drivers can expect to see numerous Evansville Fire units headed that way. Vanderburgh County Emergency Management shared details of the fire shortly...
Teen driving safety for July 4th weekend
The days between Memorial Day and Labor Day are commonly referred to as the 100 deadliest days of summer. During this stretch, AAA says that, on average, eight teens die every day due to a car crash.
House fire reported in Warrick County
NEWBURGH, Ind. (WEHT) — Dispatch has confirmed that crews are on scene of a house fire in Warrick County. According to dispatch, the call came in at 5:22 p.m. in the 5000 block of Lynn Road in Newburgh. Officials say the fire started in the house. No injuries have been reported. This is a developing […]
Ellis Park set for opening weekend after multiple delays
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
Truck crashes into train in Evansville, officials say
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.
Supplies running low at Evansville food pantry as more people look for assistance
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
Local News: Friday July 3rd, 2026
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
Warrick County kicks off 4th of July celebrations with America 250 parade
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...
This Historic Indiana Museum Lets Visitors Experience Real World War II Armor And Combat...
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

















