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Thursday is last day to sign up for food baskets for Gobbler Gathering
EVANSVILLE — Thursday is the final day for Tri-State families in need to sign up in-person to receive a Thanksgiving food basket as part of the Evansville Rescue Mission's annual Gobbler Gathering. Sign-ups will be held from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Thursday at Washington Square Mall. "This is the final opportunity for families...
Church closing after 175 years plans to carry on legacy
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – After nearly two centuries, one long-time Evansville church is closing its doors for good. Zion Evangelical United Church of Christ is planning its final service for October 27. “The pews were filled at one time, the balcony upstairs was filled at one time. And then, as the years passed, more and […]
Evansville postal workers to hold rally in attempt to 'save our service'
EVANSVILLE – Jeff Mullen put it simply: “This contract is a joke.” That was his reaction to the tentative agreement his union, the National Association of Letter Carriers, struck with the U.S. Postal Service last week after more than 500 days of negotiations. What did they get after all that waiting? Meager raises (1.3%...
The trick or treat events coming to the Tri-State
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Below is a list of the trick or treat events coming to the Tri-State: Evansville – Halloween Stroll and Truck-or-Treat Car Show: Location: Main Street Date and time: Saturday October 26 from 11 p.m. to 2 p.m. Vehicles must register to participate. No entry fees are required. Register with your name […]
The Psychology of a Murderer True Crime Tour Making a Stop in Evansville
Last night, I watched Woman of the Hour, the new Netflix movie about Rodney Alcala, who appeared on The Dating Game in 1978 right in the middle of his murder spree. I know the '70s and '80s were a different time—people picked up hitchhikers, for crying out loud!. Alcala...
Gov. Holcomb issues tornado disaster declaration
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb has issued a tornado disaster declaration for Gibson, Posey and Warrick counties due to tornado activity that impacted the area in July. The order was issued on October 16 and will remain in effect for 30 days. Officials say it took time to assess all of the […]
Get Ready For Holiday Cheer At Western Kentucky’s Top Craft Fairs
We're finally experiencing some Fall weather here in western Kentucky after some unseasonably warm temperatures that have made many of us forget what time of the year it is. While we haven't even put Halloween to rest yet, a lot of folks have still turned their attention to the holiday season. While it certainly may not feel like it outside, Thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner.
Grand Marshals and Special Guests Announced for the 2024 Owensboro-Daviess County Christmas Parade
Santa's elves are hard at work preparing not just for Christmas Day, but also for a very special annual event "where Kentucky starts Christmas." Always held the Saturday before Thanksgiving, this year the Owensboro Daviess County Christmas Parade will make its way down Second Street on November 23rd. Longtime organizer...
Officials seeking bids to clean up Morton Avenue Warehouse site
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The site of a massive fire in Evansville is now approved for a cleanup. The city’s Public Safety Board is moving forward with bids for the Morton Avenue Warehouse. Since the 2022 fire, police say they have responded to trespassers, making at least one arrest and handing out warnings. Officials say […]
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