Indiana Black Legislative Caucus holds town meeting in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Earlier today, members of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus held a town hall meeting in Evansville, offering community members a chance to engage directly with their elected officials. The town hall provided a platform for community members to gain insight into the legislative process and...
USI Grow Southwestern Indiana Teacher Manufacturing Bootcamp hosts local educators
The University of Southern Indiana’s Outreach and Engagement’s Corporate Partnerships and Customized Training, along with the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education and the SwISTEM Resource Center, proudly organized and participated in the annual Grow Southwest Indiana Teacher Manufacturing Bootcamp on...
Rainbow Romp with Bluey | July 2
Rainbow Romp with Bluey – Summer Reading Program. Get ready to play! Join us Tuesday, July 2 at 2 PM at Willard Public Library for Rainbow Romp with Bluey, a colorful afternoon of fun featuring special visits from Bluey and Bingo!. Families are invited to enjoy playful activities, rainbow-themed...
Pride ’25: Gatten honored as first recipient of award named after her late wife
As Angie Gatten stood on stage at the beginning of the Henderson Ky. Pride’s festival in Central Park Saturday, she thought she was going to introduce the winner of the organization’s first legacy award. And that was about all she knew. But as she stood there, she learned...
Oak Hill Cemetery: Honoring 75 uncovered historic graves
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) -The Evansville community came together to honor 75 individuals whose graves were unexpectedly uncovered during the 2023 downtown sewer and utility project. Organizers say this ceremony marks a vital step in acknowledging a part of Evansville’s rich, but sometimes hidden, history. “There are...
Tri-State officials react to “not guilty” verdict in Evansville murder trial
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — A jury returns a “not guilty” verdict in the trial of Bobby Handegard Junior. He was on trial for the murder of Evansville musician and DJ Shane Breedlove. The week-long trial came to a close on Friday night, marking the second time Handegard has evaded a conviction. Prosecutors dismissed...
Mesker Park officials to announce new event during press conference
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials with Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden say that details about a new event coming to the Tri-State this year will be revealed during a press announcement on July 1 at the zoo. The official event name and details will be revealed during the press announcement, but officials promise the...
The heat wave ends tonight!
This evening: Hot, humid with some scattered showers. Temps falling into the 80s by 8 p.m.…
Watermelon truck overturns
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - Henderson dispatch confirms that a semi truck overturned around 4:30 a.m. Friday morning. According to dispatch, it happened around the 144 mile-marker, just north of the Robards exit. Officials say the semi was carrying watermelons. They say EMA, City/County Rescue and deputies were called to...
LEAP Services celebrate opening of mental health rehab facility
The event featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony at their facility on Triplett Street, guided tours, and personal stories from staff and participants about the program's positive impact.
