For readers in Evansville, this page covers weather conditions, natural disasters and the safety and recovery efforts surrounding major events. Reporting follows the atmospheric patterns that impact the region and the public responses that follow.
The two new fire engines are scheduled to arrive in Evansville within the next two weeks.
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Emergency crews are on the scene following a crash between Boeke Road and Weinbach Avenue.
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The veteran broadcaster will step down from Evansville station WFIE-TV after a 38-year tenure with the team.
A report finds that severe weather and strong currents caused a petroleum barge to break free and hit two boat club docks in 2025.
Coverage takes in storm systems, flood warnings, emergency management responses and heat wave safety. Reporting reaches across the city and the communities around it as weather impacts change. Severe thunderstorm and tornado alerts are recurring features that define the emergency response cycle throughout the year. Infrastructure vulnerability and the speed of recovery efforts are the primary factors that dictate the severity of any weather event here.
