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Wayne’s Giveback Project: How Y&E builds leaders, strengthens the community

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Helping a family put food on the table, mentoring a student after school and teaching a child how to become a leader. At Young & Established, they’re all part of the same mission. For 13 years, the Evansville nonprofit has worked to strengthen the community from both directions, serving famili
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Madisonville 4th Fest and Praise in the Park to return

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Madisonville 4th Fest and Praise in the Park is scheduled for this weekend. 4th Fest will be on Friday and Saturday at Madisonville City Park. Admission is free, there will be food, music and other activities and gates open at 3 p.m. Starting at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Quad City DJ’s, […]
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KYTC’s High Water Report for June 29, 2026

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – As of 10:45 a.m., the officials with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) updated what roads are underwater. Officials say high water has been reported on some roads in the Eyewitness News coverage area. High water signs have been placed at the following locations: Officials with the KYTC
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Over 2K people attend Henderson Pride despite severe weather risk

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Despite the heat and severe weather, Henderson Pride still had a big crowd. According to officials, over 2,000 people attended the annual Pride Festival. The event featured live performances, food trucks and other activities. Officials say they celebrated pride in the most amazing way. “I truly
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EPD reminds residents of firework rules ahead of 4th of July

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, the Evansville Police Department is reminding residents about when and where consumer fireworks are allowed within city limits. Officials say fireworks may be used in Evansville from now through July 9, beginning at 5 p.m. each day and...
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Disaster Info Still Being Accepted from Knox, Other Counties

A disaster reporting form is now ready for residents of Knox and four other counties to report flood or structural wind damage from Sunday night’s storms.       Residents of Knox, Daviess, Gibson, Sullivan, and Warrick Counties can visit in211.org and click on DAMAGE REPORTING to submit a report.
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3.5 earthquake reported in Illinois, officials say

ILLINOIS. (WFIE) - United States Geological Survey officials say a 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit the Illinois/Indiana border region just after 1 a.m. Monday morning. Officials say the earthquake was about 3.7 miles northeast of Salem, Illinois and 46.3 miles northwest of Evansville. There are no reports of any damage so
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Ellis Park Barn Notes: Trouble Calling Could Ring Up Another Win in Dade Park...

HENDERSON, Ky. (Sunday, June 28, 2026) – Donamire Farm’s stakes winner Trouble Calling will test stakes company on the grass for the first time as he faces a field of seven sprinters entered in Saturday’s sixth running of the $175,000 Dade Park Dash at Ellis Park Racing & Gaming.
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Storms Before Dangerous Heat Arrive

Tonight, we anticipate partly cloudy skies across Evansville and Southern Indiana. Temperatures will settle into the upper 60s. Looking ahead, hot and humid conditions will dominate the forecast for much of the upcoming week. Monday through Thursday will see daytime highs consistently in the mid-90s, which is well abov
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‘I know God is in control’: Owners speaks about fire at child care agency...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Crews are still on scene of a structure fire at a child care agency in Evansville. Authorities say the fire was reported around 8:00 p.m. in the 1100 block of Green River at World Harvest Child Care. Fire officials on scene say the fire was knocked...

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