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08/14/2025

The Indiana Court of Appeals upheld the state’s near-total abortion ban from another legal challenge by abortion care providers. The providers can appeal the decision to the Indiana Supreme Court.

The court rejected the providers’ argument that the ban’s exception for abortions when the pregnant person’s serious health or life is at risk is too narrow.

08/14/2025

A federal appeals court has blocked an Indiana law that gave police authority to arrest anyone who came within 25 feet of them after being told to stop.

08/14/2025

An Evansville man is accused of detonating a small explosive device near construction workers on Evansville’s West Side.

Joshua Keith Messic, 42, of Evansville is accused of detonating a small explosive near road workers

08/14/2025

Kentucky has approved a financial plan for Section 2 of the I-69 Ohio River Crossing. The agreement calls for KY and IN to jointly undertake infrastructure improvements including the construction of a four-lane bridge across the Ohio River. Current plans include demolishing one of the existing Twin Bridges and keeping the other for toll-free local traffic.

The commonwealth of Kentucky has approved a bi-state agreement to build a toll bridge connecting Evansville, IN and Henderson, KY

08/14/2025

It all comes down to this. Don't miss the season finale of THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE this Friday, August 15th at 8pm on WNIN-TV.

Federal and state funding for WNIN has been eliminated. With a $1 million gap in funding we are forced to consider programming cuts starting this fall. We need your support now more than ever. Support WNIN-TV today: https://wnin.allyrafundraising.com/campaigns/10681-tv-support/contribute

08/14/2025

What was your favorite PBS KIDS show back in the day?

For over 50 years WNIN has provided preschool programming that has helped children get ready to start school. Your support made that possible and it can ensure the continued future of these programs.

Support WNIN-TV today: https://wnin.allyrafundraising.com/campaigns/10681-tv-support/contribute

08/14/2025

If every viewer gave at least five dollars per month we could sustain the service that WNIN provides to the Tri-State. Without your support, we will be forced to make programming cuts starting this fall.

Support WNIN-TV today: https://wnin.allyrafundraising.com/campaigns/10681-tv-support/contribute

08/14/2025

Evansville residents had questions about the proposed wheel tax, and City Council members were able to answer some of them, and add context. The Council will vote on the wheel tax at the August 25 meeting.

Wheel tax to bridge projected $15 million lost over the next three years, due to recent changes to Indiana law. Heronemus — state road grants ‘a pittance.’

08/14/2025

Late Tuesday, Evansville Police announced 15-year-old Danielle Jackson was found safe.

Evansville Police had asked for the public's help to find Danielle Jackson, 15

08/14/2025

CenterPoint suggests raising the thermostat when the house is empty, unplugging unused devices that draw power even when idle, and other tips to reduce energy bills.

CenterPoint Energy has some back-to-school tips to reduce bills in southwest Indiana

08/14/2025

Ascension St. Vincent Hospital says it has performed a first-of-its-kind surgery in Evansville to treat dangerous aneurysms.

Ascension St. Vincent Hospital says it has performed a first-of-it-kind surgery in Evansville to treat dangerous aneurysms

08/14/2025

Tuesday was August 12th, and every year the city of Evansville celebrates 812 Day. 2025 was marked with a block party, block by block cleanup, and an unveiling in Goosetown to kick off a new campaign replacing faded broken city park signs to begin creating more welcoming attractive parks.

The city of Evansville unveiled a new campaign to replace faded broken city park signs to begin creating more welcoming attractive parks; dozens of properties saw lawncare, trash removal