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Ten Evansville-area restaurants are serving up special menus and packages for a limited time, with everything from Wagyu and dumplings to pizza, cocktails and dessert.

A practice known as "Detroit riprapping" was used in eastern Kentucky to stabilization streambanks and curb erosion.

New details about Dolly Parton's death have emerged, including the cause of death for the country music icon who died Tuesday at 80.

Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at Ellis Park? New tours let visitors explore the barns, starting gate, horse ambulance and more.

Look up Thursday night as a spectacular lunar eclipse puts more than 96% of the Moon into Earth's shadow, creating an almost blood moon over the Tri-State.

Dolly's family has revealed her funeral plans, and the farewell for the larger-than-life country icon will be a surprisingly private affair.

Dolly Parton's final messages to fans reflected her endless work ethic and spirit.

A museum just a few hours from Evansville houses a wild collection of haunted items, eerie dolls, funeral objects, true crime relics and other oddities.

Dolly Parton's nephew shared the news of her death and he said something that hits so hard today.

The country music world has mourned some heavy losses so far in 2026.

Dolly was loved by so many both in country music and beyond.

We will always love Dolly Parton -- and here are 20 reasons why.

Reba is remembering her longtime friend after the country music icon's death, sharing a deeply personal tribute to the woman she called her "buddy."

Evansville's next neighborhood cleanup will mark a major milestone in the city's fight against blight while bringing volunteers together for a day of service.

Farewell to one of the most beloved country singers of all time.

Dolly Parton died in Nashville on Tuesday (Aug. 25) at age 80.

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.

Join local restaurants for Owensboro Pizza Week, September 11-19, 2026. Vote on creative pies and desserts while supporting neighborhood businesses.

Holiday World's Happy Halloween Weekends has been nominated for USA Today's Readers' Choice Awards, and they need your votes to win!

Many adults, both men and women, want to learn about horses but feel hesitant to join kids' classes, so the fall adult horseback riding camp in Evansville offers a fantastic opportunity for hands-on experience and learning in a welcoming environment!

Bring your pup to Bosse Field for the Evansville Otters Give Back Game on August 30, with proceeds benefiting It Takes a Village.

Nearly 20 years after "Tim McGraw" launched her career, Taylor Swift is looking back at the country roots that shaped her as an artist and songwriter.

Riley Green didn't become a country star overnight. Now he's getting real about what it's been like watching his career and fame grow over the past decade.

A 95 inch sunflower grown by a kindergartener, a watermelon that weighs more than the average person, and you think that record-breaking pumpkin's big? Wait 'til the weigh-off in Hancock County!

198 AP Scholars in a single year. That number alone says a lot about what's happening inside Castle High School in Newburgh.

A new facility years in the making is opening for NewLife Rescue and Adoption in Posey County, with tours, adoptable animals and a weekend celebration.

A free Evansville health fair will feature a sound bath, hip-hop fitness, mocktails, community resources and HIV and Hepatits C testing on September 12.