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Fire Dog becoming newest member of the Evansville Fire Department
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A new four-legged friend will be joining the Evansville Fire Department soon. Pet Food Center says ...
Highway 41 pedestrian bridge now open in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Work has wrapped up on the new pedestrian bridge on Highway 41. Located at the intersection of ...
‘Avoid the area’: Many stoplights in downtown Henderson not working after crash
HENDERSON, Ky (WFIE) - Police are asking drivers to avoid downtown Henderson after a crash and a power outage were reported ...
Todd Bridge Road closed in Daviess County for repairs
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - KY-2127, also known as Todd Bridge Road, is closing in Daviess County between KY-554 and Keller Road.
Kitten named ‘Pennywise’ after storm drain rescue in Princeton
Princeton Fire and Police Department shared news of not a scary clown being rescued from a storm drain, but a trapped kitten.
Indiana man arrested for distribution, possession of child porn
WASHINGTON, Ind. (WFIE) - The Indiana State Police announced the arrest of a man for distribution and possession of child pornography. Officials say 42-year-old Chad Cooper was arrested today on a ...
EPD to participate in Summertime Reading Series event
According to a press release, students attending EVSC Summer Schools, as well as any interested children, are invited to join the reading sessions held at various Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library ...
Evansville couple sentenced in toddler’s death and infant overdose
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - United States Attorney’s Office Southern District of Indiana officials say two people have been sentenced for their roles in a fentanyl dealing operation that resulted in the ...
Two paving projects affecting highways in Webster County
WEBSTER COUNTY, Ky. (WFIE) - Two paving projects are expected to get underway in Webster County this week. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, milling operations began along a stretch of ...
Progress being made on new distillery in Henderson
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - Work is coming along on a new distillery in Henderson. Owners announced Wednesday morning on the Rhythm River Distillery Facebook page that they are pouring the floor of the ...
‘Battle of the Badges Blood Drive’ happening next week in Henderson
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - First responders are getting ready for the first ever “Henderson Battle of the Badges Blood Drive.” It’s happening next Wednesday from 7 a.m. to noon, then from 1 p.m. to 6 p ...
Wesselman Woods planning to restore old Par 3 golf course
Wednesday morning, organizers announced they have plans to restore and rename the former Par 3 course at Wesselman Park. In 2019, commissioners voted to close the course with the intention of ...