Local bookstore moving locations on ‘Independent Bookstore Day’
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Today is Independent Book Store Day and one local store is celebrating with a big change. Your Brother’s Bookstore in Evansville spent its last day at its Main Street location. The new location will be across from Willard Public Library on First Avenue. The store...
EVPL Oaklyn location set to reopen following renovations
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library is reopening another location following a city-wide renovation project. Officials with the library said the Oaklyn location will reopen on Monday. Officials say the Children’s Area and lobby will be accessible to visitors alongside the meeting room, which will host early voting. The Adult area will […]
Evansville Fire Dept. unveils ‘future look’ of EMS services
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - As the Evansville Fire Department prepares to take over EMS for the city, officials are giving a sneak peek of the “future look” of the agency. Right now, EFD has their new ambulance unit on display at FDIC International, one of the largest fire and rescue conferences in the world.
Former Jasper Clerk-Treasurer passes away
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The city of Jasper has announced that the former clerk-treasurer has passed away. Juanita Boehm served as clerk-treasurer for 24 years, first taking office in 1996. Officials say she became a cornerstone of city operations, recognized for her meticulous management of the city’s finances and her strong commitment to fiscal transparency. […]
A few evening showers, then it’s going to be a nice weekend!
A few evening showers, then it's going to be a nice weekend!. This evening: A few evening showers, then remaining mostly cloudy and breezy with temps in …
Over 100 people set to go ‘Over the Edge’ for kids battling serious illnesses
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — More than 100 people are set to rappel down the side of the CenterPoint Energy building over the next two days. It’s all part of Over the Edge, a program supporting children with terminal or life-threatening conditions. Each participant must raise a minimum of $1,000 to earn their spot on the […]
Henderson high school students host teddy bear clinic
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - A lot of Teddy Bear check ups in Henderson today. Henderson county high school Health Science students hosted a teddy bear clinic to help them learn how to communicate with young patients. South Heights Elementary students brought in their favorite stuffed animal and were walked through...
Autism Everyone, Monster Jam host Touch a Truck event
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — A big partnership for an even bigger cause. Monster Jam and Evansville non-profit Autism Everyone are teaming up during Autism Awareness Month. The event is called Touch a Truck. It comes ahead of this weekend’s Monster Jam shows at the Ford Center. As part of the experience, children with autism were […]
Enhanced Risk Severe Storms Threaten Illinois and Indiana Monday With Wind, Hail and Tornadoes...
ILLINOIS — Most of the region is now under an Enhanced Risk of severe weather heading into Monday and Monday night, with forecasters warning that all hazards including damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes will be possible across a wide area spanning Illinois and Indiana. The highest concentration of the strongest storms is expected to develop across much of central Illinois.
Crews respond to house fire in Spencer County
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Fire crews responded to a house fire in Spencer County. According to Luce Fire Territory, crews responded to a house fire in Eureka at 5:48 p.m. on Friday. Officials say the occupants of the house escaped unharmed, but the pets did pass away. Responding agencies:
