Evansville IN

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Mesker Park Zoo officials say they had record breaking attendance numbers in 2025. According to zoo officials, the zoo welcomed approximately 229,278 guests in 2025. Officials say attendance growth was driven in part by the launch of Wild Summer Lights, a new evening lantern festival that...

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has confirmed that the closure of the Owensboro Blue Bridge has been extended until the end of January. The closure of the Glover Cary Bridge in Owensboro was originally planned as a 90-day closure between July and October of last year. However, the...

The Vanderburgh County Coroner’s Office is asking the public to help locate family members or loved ones of Donald Washington of Evansville so he may be laid to rest with dignity.

Tri-State Equine and Pet Supply, a go-to for feed, tack, and pet supplies in Evansville, is expanding to Henderson and Florence, Kentucky, making shopping easier for horse and pet owners.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - At EPD’s first merit board meeting of the year, family and friends of Everett Nunn were there to have their voices heard, and to hear the latest on the investigation into EPD officer Nicholas Helfert. Nearly two months ago, Nunn was shot and killed by...

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - New tax cuts for Hoosier homeowners took effect on January 1. Senate Enrolled Act 1 will lower property taxes by increasing property tax deductions, and homeowners are also eligible for a credit up to $300 on their bills. “This senate bill was passed to make an...

GIBSON CO., Ind. (WFIE) - A head-on crash has shut down State Road 65 about a half-mile south of County Road 400 N. in the Patoka area. Around 6 p.m., the sheriff’s office sent out an alert urging drivers to avoid that area. Sheriff Bruce Vanoven says investigators believe...

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a series of emergency orders in December requiring four coal-fired power plants in the Midwest and Western United States to remain operational beyond their planned retirement dates, citing near-term reliability risks tied to rising electricity demand and accelerated...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The weather will remain fairly quiet and seasonable through the weekend. Temperatures will start to climb back up above average through next week. Our next best chance for rain/ thunderstorms returns Thursday. The weekend is looking seasonable and tranquil. Sunday will feature mostly sunny...