Local News: Monday July 13th, 2026
The 167th Posey County Fair begins today after the pre-fair took place over the weekend with the Posey County Royalty Pageants. Last week, Dave Hertel caught up with 2025 Miss Posey County Jaycee Jarvis to talk about the full schedule of family fun that is planned for this week. To listen to that interview, you can vis
Deaconess Radiology Express entrance changes due to cancer center construction
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Deaconess Health System officials say due to construction for the new Cinelli Cancer Center, all patients visiting Radiology Express, including scheduled appointments and walk-in visits, should enter through the Chancellor Center. According to hospital officials, once patients are inside, they
2 suspects arrested following Monroe Ave standoff
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Evansville Police arrested two suspects following a police chase and standoff on Monroe Avenue overnight. Authorities say the incident began with an armed robbery at a gas station at Louisiana and Heidelbach at approximately 10:30 p.m. on Sunday. The victim told authorities he was injured after
Posey County residents show united front against data centers
MOUNT VERNON, Ind. — A throng of Posey County residents spilled into an overflow room Thursday evening as they waited close to four hours for their chance to say one thing — no data centers in our community. Nearly everyone in the room was wearing a red shirt, a visual showing of support for a movement to " Protect Pos
State St. sidewalk and crosswalk improvements in Newburgh begin Monday
NEWBURGH, Ind. (WFIE) - The Town of Newburgh says construction will begin on some new sidewalk and pedestrian crossing improvements near Newburgh Elementary School. This is all set to start on Monday, July 13. Work is expected to continue through early August, weather permitting. During construction, drivers and pedest
Sunny, hot and humid week ahead
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) -Unsettled, stormy weather is behind us. Plenty of sunshine and heat on the way for the week ahead. High pressure will linger over the eastern half of the United States and keep the Tri-State dry and warmer. Daily highs will hit the low 90s each day and overnight lows will sink into the lower 70
Posey County Fair kicks off
POSEY COUNTY, Ind. (WEHT) — As one Tri-State county fair ends another begins. The Posey County Fair is in full swing through Saturday. Sunday’s tornado warning and downpour isn’t going to stop this Posey County staple. While they did see quite a bit of rain yesterday, we’re told it dried up quickly. Monday night will [
Lily’s Mediterranean Express hosts food festival
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — People came ready to eat at a local Mediterranean restaurant for a food festival. The restaurant, Lily’s Mediterranean Express, had an array of dishes like gyro’s, stuffed bell peppers and falafels. The restaurant also had bounce houses for families to enjoy. The owner says the food is like no
Mayse Farm Market hosts pop-up sunflower and sweet corn event after early harvest
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Mayse Farm Market is hosting a sunflower and sweet corn pop-up event Sunday, drawing community members to rows of sunflowers, fresh-picked sweet corn, food trucks, and a walk-in flower field. An early harvest prompted a last-minute plan. Rachael Blocker of Mayse Farm Market said a warmer-than-
EPD: Evansville man arrested for OWI after truck stopped in the street
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - An Evansville man arrested over the weekend, after police say, he was intoxicated behind the wheel of his truck while it was sitting in a turn lane. EPD says this happened around 6:45 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of Covert Avenue and South Boeke Road. Police say the call started off as a

















