Evansville News

An Evansville Army veteran and museum volunteer will have his painting displayed at the U.S. Capitol as part of America's 250th anniversary celebration.

The smallest Kentucky county in both area and population is the same county. But what about the largest?

With the Fourth of July holiday festivities in full swing, yard sale listings are a bit sparser than usual this week, but we gathered what we could find.

Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden will once again host Wild Summer Nights, offering an exciting nighttime display of art and culture.

A recall affecting nearly 2 million Cuisinart grill brushes comes just before one of the busiest grillilng weekends of the year.

Adoption Pawlooza 2026, a multi-shelter pet adoption event in Owensboro on July 25th featuring 7 Western Kentucky animal shelters and rescues.

Free food, a live band, bouncy houses, and fireworks at dusk — VFW Post 3418 in Boonville is throwing a full Fourth of July celebration, and the whole community is invited.

Vote for Chef Jared Bradley of The Famous Bistro in Owensboro, KY as he competes for the national Favorite Chef title, $25K, and a shot to cook with Carla Hall.

The Habitat for Humanity ReStore has a new home in Evansville. Here's where to find it, what you'll discover inside, and the items the nonprofit is currently accepting for donation.

Huldah is a playful polydactyl kitten with extra toes, plenty of energy, and lots of love to share with her future family.

s postponed its Thursday, July 2 and Friday, July 3 racing programs due to an Extreme Heat Warning in effect for the Tri-State area. Here's when you can expect racing to resume.

There’s some welcome news for USI students, staff, and commuters. The ramp connecting campus to the eastbound Lloyd Expressway is officially back open, and it also marks the end of University Parkway closures tied to the Lloyd4U project.

Broadway and Star Trek star Anthony Rapp visits Owensboro Sept. 26 for "Stories, Stage, & Strength," a free conversation benefiting New Beginnings. Tickets go live 8am July 7 — one per person.

WBKR’s She Thinks Her Construction Worker’s Sexy photo contest kicks off Monday! Submit and vote for the tri-state’s hottest hard hats.

The Evansville Philharmonic Chorus is holding auditions for the 2026–2027 season this August, giving Tri-State singers a chance to join one of the area’s most beloved performing arts groups.