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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 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.
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.
‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ screening event returning to Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” is making its return to the Aiken Theatre stage for the 49th Anniversary Spectacular Tour. According to a press release, fans will be able to enjoy a screening of the unedited film. Officials say the live show will feature...
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 […]
Police: Woman’s ‘suspicious’ death in Evansville under investigation
EVANSVILLE — An investigation is underway after a woman was found dead behind a vacant home in Evansville Thursday afternoon. Officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of North Fifth Avenue around 4:30 p.m. Thursday in reference to a "suspicious circumstance," according to Sgt. Trudy Day, of the Evansville Police Department. Once at the...
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.
Patoka Fire Dept. union begins first negotiations
GIBSON COUNTY, Ind. (WEHT) – Patoka Township Fire and Rescue works to agree on salaries and insurance among other topics with the township trustee Phyllis Ernst. The two sides held their initial bargaining session Wednesday afternoon. Patoka Township local 5487 president Keith Sander says the public should realize the trustee has decided to run a […]
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...
Krennrich joins USI Baseball staff
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Baseball Head Coach Chris Ramirez announced the addition of Brandon Krennrich as an assistant coach. Krennrich will be responsible for coaching the catchers and recruiting. "Brandon is probably the hardest working assistant coach I have ever had," said Ramirez. "Kren was the workhorse on my coaching staff the previous two years at Lenoir-Rhyne and has a gift for developing players at the catching position. He will be instrumental in identifying and recruit players from around the country to help bring an OVC championship to USI." Krennrich comes to USI after spending the last...
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.
Lowes employee caught stealing money from registers, police say
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Police have arrested an employee at an area business. Officers say they were called to the eastside Lowes because 19-year-old Jack Hammond, II, had been stealing money from the store. Police say Hammond was an employee for about six months and would put money back...
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