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HCPL receives traveling Smithsonian exhibit
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – This year marks the 250th birthday for America, and the Smithsonian is offering a traveling exhibit, which includes a stop in Henderson. The exhibit will set up at the Henderson County Public Library, executive director for the library Shannon Sandefur joins Eyewitness News with the details. The full interview may be […]
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Owensboro Horror Comedy ‘New Fears Eve’ Now Available for Streaming
Owensboro-based producer and director PJ Starks, along with his partner Eric Huskisson, has been using my hometown (and theirs) as a backdrop for their horror filmography for several years. In fact, PJ's first feature was released in the late 2000s. I've even made a cameo in one of them. New...
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Auld Lang Syne from The Price Sisters and Scott Napier
The Price Sisters (Lauren and Leanna) and Scott Napier filmed this lovely rendition of Auld Lang Syne, the traditional sendoff as one year trades places with the next, as a New Year’s wish to the whole bluegrass community. It was shot on stage at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum in Owensboro, KY.
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Ole 60 rings in the New Year with sold-out Sportscenter show
For Hawesville natives Jacob Ty Young and Ryan Laslie — two of Ole 60’s original members — New Year’s Eve at the Owensboro Sportscenter marked a full-circle moment. Performing on one of the region’s largest stages before a sold-out crowd of family, friends and familiar faces underscored just how far the band has come in a short time.
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Festivals drive record attendance at Mesker Park Zoo in 2025
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — People showed up to the Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden in record numbers last year. Zoo officials announce they welcomed 229,278 visitors in 2025. They credit steady memberships and event programming they had throughout the year. The Evening Lantern Festival and “Wild Summer Lights” saw the most attendants, selling 50,000 […]
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New Year’s Eve events coming to Owensboro
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — As we near the new year in a few days, Owensboro will be celebrating with a whole plethora of events to welcome in 2026. Here is a list of the New Year’s Eve events happening in Owensboro. Stranger Things NYE Finale Watch Party at Brew Bridge Brasher’s New Year’s Eve Party […]
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This Amish‑Style Buffet Near Patoka Lake Might Be Indiana’s Coziest Country Restaurant
Schwartz Family Restaurant in Eckerty, Indiana, is one of those rare roadside finds that feels like stumbling into a church social or big family reunion—only with a buffet line and room for everyone. Inspired by Amish heritage and farm life, it has become a beloved stop for travelers headed to Patoka Lake, Hoosier National Forest, and southern Indiana’s backroads.schwartzfamilyrestaurant+2
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The Absolute Best Chinese Restaurant in Evansville [Updated 2026]
Join our Indiana Insider newsletter and get our 48-hour insider itinerary to the top hidden spots in Indianapolis. After diving into the vibrant culinary scene of Evansville, I’ve tasted my way through 12 top-notch Chinese restaurants that promise to tantalize your taste buds. Each dining experience brought something unique to the table, from traditional flavors to modern twists, and I can’t wait to share my favorites with you.