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Evansville Restaurant Announces Permanent Closure After 46 Years in Business
I've noticed a really sad trend among local businesses lately. Along with a plea to support local, several owners have come very close to throwing in the towel. In the past month, the Evansville area has lost a number of businesses that were still fairly new. The recent announcement of The Pie Pan's impending closure is a stark reminder of the challenges facing small businesses in today's economy.
And the Winners Are…Easterseals Raises Big Bucks, Changes Lives
Drumroll, please! Easterseals Rehabilitation Center just wrapped up its annual heart-pounding “Cool Car, Cold Cash” raffle, and the results are nothing short of spectacular. Not only did the event inject a healthy dose of excitement into the community, but it also made a huge difference in the lives of those served by Easterseals.
Evansville-area Verizon Wireless stores gifting free backpacks to local families
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - If your child needs a backpack, Verizon is giving away hundreds of them this weekend. It’s their 12th annual “School Rocks Backpack Giveaway”. The giveaway will start at 1p.m., but employees say they expect lines to form before the event starts. Some of...
Water main being repaired on KY 136
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Henderson Water Utility is repairing a water main on KY 136 near the Riverport area. Officials say to use caution while driving through the area as crews may be working near the highway. We will update you as we continue to learn more.
Showers and storms this weekend, warming up next week
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - High pressure to our north will keep the Tri-State area mostly dry through the rest of the afternoon and evening. The best chances for seeing any spotty showers or storms will be over western Kentucky. Similar to the past several days, shower and storm activity should come to a gradual end after sunset. Overnight lows will drop into the upper 60s. Areas of fog will be possible overnight.
T-Mobile and KKR acquire fiber optic internet company Metronet
T-Mobile will spend about $4.9 billion on a 50% stake in a joint venture with KKR to buy Metronet, an Evansville, Ind.-based fiber-optic internet company, from Oak Hill Capital, which will remain a minority shareholder. Why it matters: This is the latest deal for T-Mobile, which in April said it...
Evansville CNA charged with battery against elderly patient
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A former employee at Bethel Manor in Evansville was arrested on Friday following an investigation into an alleged battery against an 82-year-old man earlier this month. According to an affidavit, authorities were alerted to a battery incident that occurred at Bethel Manor on July 5. Police say during their investigation, they […]
EVPL Foundation Book Sale to be held August 3-4
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library (EVPL) Foundation will soon host its annual Summer Book Sale. Officials say the EVPL Foundation will host its annual Summer Book Sale at Washington Square Mall. Hours of the sale are August 3, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and August 4, from noon to 3 […]
Indie Bookstore in Indiana Issues Call to Action: Help Save Your Brother’s Bookstore
With uncertainties looming, one local Indiana bookstore is calling on the community to rally in support of their small business. Family-Owned, Disabled-Veteran-Owned, Brother-Owned. Nestled in the heart of Downtown Evansville's Main Street, sits a wonderful little indie bookstore run by brothers Adam and Sam Morris. They first opened their doors...
WATCH: Streaming newscast at 4 while Olympics are on air
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - You can see news headlines and weather during our shortened, streaming only newscast at 4 p.m. NBC has Olympic coverage on air. You can watch 14 News in the player above, or click here.
Furry Friend Friday: Meet our biggest in-studio guest to date Moose
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Jen Duckworth with PAAWS brought in our biggest full breed furry friend to date this morning. Meet Moose a 2-year-old Saint Bernard ready for a forever home. Moose is one of dozens of dogs and cats ready to be paired with the perfect home, all...
Shots fired investigation underway in Evansville
EPD investing early Friday morning shots fired report with injuries and one arrest. One injured after early morning shots fired report in Evansville. A victim is being treated for injuries after driving themselves to the hospital following an early morning shots fired report in Evansville.
See schedule times for Lilly King and Jackie Young at Paris Olympics
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The Olympics are underway, and here in the Tri-State, fans will be cheering on some local athletes. As you plan your Olympic watch times, we have some scheduling to share, (all in Central time). Evansville’s Lilly King has her first race on Sunday:. Sunday. -...
Semi driver cited after playground fire
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- Evansville Police say that the driver of a semi who caused a playground fire was cited and then released. Police say that semi driver hit a utility pole on Tuesday, causing it to fall down and catch the playground at Westside Catholic School on fire. Police say that the driver left the […]
Murder trial delayed in case of Scott Terry Jr.
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- A Henderson man facing the possibility of life in prison has his trial date moved less than a month before he’s set to appear before a jury. Scott Terry Junior was arrested in March of 2022 after Evansville Police say that he shot and killed Candilyn Sexton, who was pregnant at the […]
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