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Legends cancel Newburgh concert due to severe storms

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — A local band has cancelled a concert due to inclement weather. Evansville band Legends have canceled their concert at the Allen Family Amphitheater in Newburgh due to the weather. No information has been provided if their performance will be rescheduled. Eyewitness News is continuing coverage of
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Before you celebrate: Police issue reminder on firework laws in Evansville

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - As we continue to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, the Evansville Police Department is giving a friendly reminder about fireworks before the Fourth of July. Officers say consumer fireworks may be used within city limits on June 30th through July 9th from 5 p.m. to two...
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Fire crews respond after transformer blows near Igleheart Park

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Emergency officials responded to a fire near Igleheart Park on the north side of Evansville Saturday morning. Dispatch officials say the fire was reported at First Avenue and Stonebridge after a transformer blew out. Drivers were urged to avoid the area.
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Tornado briefly touches down in Poseyville

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Posey County dispatch confirmed that a tornado briefly touched down in Posey County. According to dispatch, the brief touchdown occurred in Poseyville. Officials say the tornado only damaged trees in the area. The tornado has since dispersed. No injuries have been reported. Eyewitness News is co
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Water rescues reported in Oakland City

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The US National Weather Service Paducah Kentucky has issued a flash flood warning in Gibson County. According to officials, emergency management reported flash flooding in the area. Officials say floodwaters have entered multiple structures in Oakland City around 4:22 p.m., and water rescues hav
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Burdette Park’s pool closes due to flooding, storm damage

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Burdette Park’s pool was closed due to flooding and storm damage Saturday. According to their official Facebook page, the drainage system around the pool could not keep up with the large amount of rain. They say debris and mud made its way into the pool,...
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Sentence gets changed for a woman convicted of being a repeat animal abuse offender

A Vanderburgh County judge has changed the sentence for a woman with a history of animal abuse, ordering Shayna Burko to spend two years in the Department of Corrections after she violated probation from a 2018 animal cruelty case.
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Newburgh vendor mall roof caves in twice in one week

NEWBURGH, Ind. (WEHT) — A vendor mall in Newburgh has been damaged again following severe weather. According to Flea Market Frenzy Vendor Mall, part of the building’s roof collapsed due to rain on Friday night. Due to the damage, the store will be closed. This is the second time the building has been damaged due […]
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Downtown Henderson hosts America 250 Independence Day Celebration on Friday, July 3rd

HENDERSON, KY (June 26th, 2026) – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce the City and County invite the community to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with its annual downtown Independence Day Celebration on Friday. The community is invited to enjoy an evening of family-friendly entertainment from 5 – 8:30 p.m....
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Traffic flowing again after Vanderburgh County semi-involved crash

VANDERBURGH COUNTY, Ind. (WEHT) — A crash slowed traffic in Vanderburgh County, but traffic has since started to flow again. This happened on I-69, near the Boonville-New Harmony Road exit. Authorities tell us one car was rear-ended while attempting to make a U-turn in a median crossover. We’re told that car was pushed

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