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The first day of the 2026-27 school year is almost here for the EVSC. These are the important dates that students and families should now.

Being a new mom taught Lauren Alaina something she didn't know about the kindness of strangers.

Some of Jason Aldean's road crew were pretty vocal about their opposition to his song 'Try That in a Small Town.' Those people aren't on his payroll anymore.

This place looks like the ultimate fun adventure for kids (and kids at heart)!

Stella Lefty's 'Boston' is sitting at the top of the charts right now — and one line from the chorus is sparking a bigger conversation than anyone expected.

It never fails: every year, students tend to struggle with one thing going back to school...opening up their locker. Well, we're here to help!

If Luke Bryan returns to American Idol next year, he'll have judged more seasons than Simon Cowell.

Moroney says that canceling the show was 'the hardest decision I've ever had to make.'

A new partnership is making transportation easier for eligible disabled veterans by providing free rides on METS buses throughout Evansville.

Turns out, the "Yellowstone effect" isn't just changing TV. New data suggests it's changing where Americans want to live—and what they're willing to pay for it.

The Indianapolis race was more than another stop on the calendar for Samantha and Kyle Busch. It marked the beginning of a love story they celebrated together every year.

After years of planning, Newburgh's new inclusive playground is ready. Families are invited to a free First Play & Back-to-School Bash on August 4/

This fun and unique fundraising event is coming up, and you might want to get a team together!

"I don't think she meant to do it, man. I don't think she thought she was gonna hurt me. She thought I was indestructible."

Many local nonprofits have discovered just how much of a difference a thrift store can make to their mission. Now, another thrift store is joining the list, and it's one animal lovers will definitely want to support.

Indiana finished last in the latest early education rankings, while neighboring Kentucky and Illinois landed among the nation's top 15.

Trace Adkins says his mom mostly just writes letter to citizens with untidy lawns, but now and again, she gets to handle sentencing for minor crimes.

Netflix recently dropped Season 2 of 'Ransom Canyon,' but the show's loyal fans are already wondering what's next for the series.

A new trailer for 'Lioness' Season 3 reveals who Joe's team will be fighting, and why her family could be at risk.

Two songs walk into a radio station — only one walks out. This week's matchup has some serious country credentials behind it, and your vote determines which one is the banger.

Lainey Wilson once wrote a song as a pure joke — and her own team came back telling her it was one of the best things she'd ever done.

Amateur Hour is your time to shine and show off your skills at the West Side Nut Club Fall Festival.

The story behind the title is a lot different than most people realize.

America's biggest free Christmas show returns to Louisville with 700+ vendors, holiday décor, gifts, food, and festive shopping Dec. 11–13.

One in eight men will hear the words prostate cancer in their lifetime. This Saturday in Boonville, a community is doing something about it for one of theirs.

There's a Kentucky farm where the bison population is enormous, but it's no random occurrence.

Coy "Denver" Parton spent most of his life far from the spotlight, but his death marks another heartbreaking loss for Dolly Parton and her close-knit family.