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Evansville Volksfest comes to a close

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — It’s day three of the Evansville Volksfest, and officials say attendance this year has been really high and filled with fun. The half pot is currently over $23,000 and that number is increasing. On Saturday, several bands have been taking the stage to perform going into the night. Despite the
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VHS in need of volunteers

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The Vanderburgh County Humane Society is looking for volunteers to join their team. VHS sent out a message on Facebook as they looked for volunteers to help with dog walking, cat care, clinic help and more. The Facebook post also gave the times that the volunteers would be needed. Cat care […]
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ON ALERT: Extreme heat continues, relief arrives with storm chances

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The Extreme Heat Warning continues through Sunday, with another day of dangerous heat on the way. Temperatures will climb into the mid to upper 90s, with heat index values ranging from around 105 to 110 degrees. A cold front will finally move through Sunday night into...
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Local government bits and pieces from Aug. 11 meetings

Below is a brief take on some of the noteworthy actions and discussions at Tuesday, August 11’s Henderson City Commission and Henderson Fiscal Court meetings. Both the Henderson Fiscal Court and Henderson City Commission authorized a property purchase by the Henderson City-County Airport. The airport will purchase two
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Kentucky family speaks after losing everything in house fire

HENDERSON COUNTY, Ky. (WFIE) - Multiple agencies responded to a large house fire in Henderson County Saturday evening. According to Henderson Dispatch, the call came in around 4:49 p.m. in the 8200 block of Cheatham Road between Reed and Spottsville. Kenny Garrett with Henderson EMA confirmed one woman was taken...
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Drunk 19-year-old pulled over going 90 MPH on Green River Road, deputies say

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Vanderburgh County deputies say they pulled over a 19-year-old intoxicated driver in Evansville after spotting him speeding around 90 mph. Around 3 a.m. Sunday, a deputy was conducting traffic enforcement in the area of North Green River Road and Chase Drive. The deputy said he spotted...
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‘You might have to take me to jail’: Police say man made threats after...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville police say they arrested a man for intimidation after he made threats of violence following a dispute over a PlayStation 5. On Saturday, officers were dispatched to Devonshire Place to take a theft report. Police say the 911 caller, Juan Bailey, said his roommate stole...
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Qualis Engineered Plastics Launches in Evansville, Adding 30 New Jobs

Qualis Engineered Plastics, LLC announced the launch of a new custom plastics compounding operation in Evansville. The company will operate from 1700 Lynch Road, a facility that has been home to plastics manufacturing in Evansville for more than 50 years. The new venture is expected to create more than 30 jobs in the f
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10 Local Restaurants Are Serving Up Something Special in Evansville

Come hungry! A popular Evansville food event is back with 10 local restaurants, limited-time menus and plenty of reasons to try somewhere new.
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EPD: Men found in back of box truck with drugs at local business

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Two men were arrested early Saturday morning after police say they found them inside a local business’s delivery truck with drugs. According to an Evansville Police Department affidavit, officers were called to Furniture Fetchers at 117 S. Kentucky Ave. around 12:46 a.m. after a witness report

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