Evansville News

I decorated my apartment for fall in August, and apparently that’s controversial. But before you judge the pumpkins, I have a method to my seasonal madness.

Meet the winner of the Evansville Philharmonic Young Composer Competition and find out how to hear his winning composition.

Wayne Hart covers the weather, but his latest find has nothing to do with storms. A working phone booth in Illinois has folks questioning what's real.

EVPL is inviting local artists of all ages to turn their fears, nightmares, and spooky experiences into artwork for a unique fall exhibit.

The Pope Lick Goatman legend in Kentucky blends real tragedy with folklore about a half-man, half-goat creature beneath a railroad trestle.

Say, old sport, Hush is back! Evansville’s 1920s-inspired speakeasy is returning to Warehouse 410 for ONE NIGHT ONLY on October 30, and this time, there’s a murder mystery to solve.

Additional rainfall could worsen already dangerous flooding in parts of Indiana. Here's what state officials want Hoosiers to know before more rain arrives.

Indiana's annual Bat Festival returns Sept. 26 with live bats, wildlife presentations, hands-on demonstrations, a wetland hike and a chance to listen for bats after dark.

It occurred to me that western Kentucky has experienced very serious flooding from four major storms that happened 14 years apart. Coincidence? I think probably, but still...

Nine Illinois students will receive up to $1,000 in college savings scholarships after their photographs showcasing the state’s agriculture were chosen as winners of the 2026 Cream of the Crop contest.

Illinois fishermen just caught a massive eel near Hannibal, Missouri and they have pictures to prove it.

Evansville Raptor Con is looking for college students and local pop culture fans to help spread the word on area campuses — with some Raptor Con perks along the way.

How a railroad ice stop in Fulton, Kentucky turned a small town into the Banana Capital of the World is a wild and tasty story.

Thomas Rhett is bringing The Soundtrack to Life Tour to the Ford Center in Evansville, and WBKR has more tickets to give away! Enter now for your chance to win — but hurry, the entry window closes tomorrow at 7:30am CST.

Can separate bank accounts make for a happier marriage? See what a new survey says about money, relationships, joint accounts and financial harmony.