WIKY’s 2026 Best of the Fall Festival Awards
Tough choices this year. Brand new booths with enthusiastic organizations who brought great new items to the 105th Fall Festival. Our four teams covered Franklin Street Monday and compiled our list of winners Tuesday and trophies were handed out. The Winners:. The WIKY Golden Acorn Award for Best of the...
Early voting begins Tuesday for Indiana midterm elections
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - With less than 30 days until the midterm elections, early voting begins Tuesday for Indiana residents. Officials say you can vote early in Vanderburgh County at the Central Library in Evansville from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. In Warrick County, early voting will be at the...
Staind celebrating 25 years of ‘Break the Cycle’ at the Ford Center
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - It’s been a while since a hard rock group headlined the Ford Center, but that changes next year. In April, Staind will return to the Tri-State for their “Break the Cycle” 25th Anniversary Tour. You may remember, the band rocked Evansville last year.
Evansville woman’s 2005 murder remains unsolved 21 years later
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - It has been 21 years since an Evansville woman was shot and killed while at work, and her murder remains unsolved. Jean Cook, 56, was working at the now-closed Busler’s gas station on Highway 41 north of Evansville on Oct. 6, 2005. Watch 14 News...
Ex-owner of Evansville social media site arrested again
EVANSVILLE – One of the former owners of a popular Evansville social media site has been arrested again after police say he defrauded a used car dealership earlier this year. Patrick Marshall Garrett, 37, was booked into the Vanderburgh County jail Sunday on charges of fraud and theft, both Level 6 felonies. He's since
This 53-Year Old Tri-State Halloween Tradition Just Got Scarier – And You Can Win...
Newburgh's longtime Zombie Farm has been completely rebuilt for 2026 with Henderson Haunts, professional actors, and a much bigger experience. Plus, we're giving away 4-packs of passes.
Screaming Eagles finish runner-up at Coyote Creek Classic
BARTONVILLE, Ill. – USI Men's Golf earned a second-place, runner-up finish at the Coyote Creek Classic at Coyote Creek Golf Club in Bartonville, Illinois, on Monday, recording the program's best finish since 2023-24. USI finished 16-over 868 (292-289-287), just five strokes back of tournament host and winner Bradley Un
See a Little Robot Roaming Evansville? Here’s What It’s Doing
A little robot named Gizmo is making its way around Evansville sidewalks, and there’s actually a really cool reason why.
Law enforcement ramps up security for Evansville Fall Festival
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - If you’re headed down to the Fall Festival this week, expect to see police up and down West Franklin Street. Both Evansville Police and the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office are working together to make sure things stay safe. Festival goers say it’s like a...
EPD patrol unit debuts new horses at Fall Fest
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Meet the two newest members of the Evansville Police Department Mounted Patrol Unit: Midnight and Thor. Midnight comes with a little bit of support from the West Side Nut Club, and what better way to meet them than at the Fall Festival. “With the Fall Festival scene, such large crowds, they’re
