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The Henderson Gleaner, often referred to as The Gleaner, serves as the daily publication for the city of Henderson in Kentucky.

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Look back at the 1937 Ohio River flood in Evansville

2 weeks ago | thegleaner.com | MaCabe Brown

MaCabe BrownLooking at Riverside Dr. from above the Ohio River during the 1937 flood. University Of Southern Indiana Archives6th Street & Sycamore Street under water during the 1937 flood. University Of Southern Indiana ArchivesStandard Service Station at 968 S. Kentucky Ave. at corner of Washington Ave. Water up to top of gas pumps during the 1937 flood.
Here are 7 things to do in the Evansville area this weekend

2 weeks ago | thegleaner.com | Ryan Reynolds

Looking for something to do in the Evansville and Henderson area this weekend? Check out our list of local events and activities. West Side Nut Club's annual Easter egg huntSaturday at noon at Mater Dei High School's football field, 1300 Harmony Way in Evansville. Free and open to children in grades pre-kindergarten through three. Dubbed the "fastest 45 seconds on the West Side," the 78th annual event features 16,000 eggs filled with more than 50,000 pieces of candy.
Here are the estimated rainfall totals for Evansville and the Tri-State as of Saturday

2 weeks ago | thegleaner.com | Jon Webb

Jon WebbEvansville Courier & PressEVANSVILLE – Evansville has weathered more than 6 inches of rain since Wednesday evening – more than a month's worth in about 72 hours. That's according to a National Weather Service update Saturday afternoon. It comes amid historic rainfall and severe storms that have drenched the entire Tri-State and left huge swaths prone to what forecasters are calling "catastrophic" and "life-threatening" flooding.
What date is 2025 Kentucky Derby? When is post time this year? Horses, tickets, where to stream

2 weeks ago | thegleaner.com | Chris Sims |Jason Frakes

Click here for important updates to our privacy policy. The 2025 Kentucky Derby will be held on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 at Churchill Downs. The Kentucky Derby will be broadcast on FanDuel TV, NBC, and USA Network. Churchill Downs will host several events leading up to the Kentucky Derby, including Dawn at the Downs, Thurby, and the Kentucky Oaks. The Kentucky Derby is one month away from having a whole new crew of horses set to lineup for the 151st Run for the Roses.
'A roller coaster ride': Turbulent federal funds again impact Tri-State Food Bank

3 weeks ago | thegleaner.com | Sarah Loesch

The latest hurdle is in a cancelation about $500 million as a part of the Commodity Credit Corporation aspect of The Emergency Food Assistance Program. Locally, the impact of that loss could equate to a $74,000 loss that would have covered administrative costs for Tri-State Food Bank, as well as up to 2 million pounds of food.
If your power is out, what should you do with refrigerated food?

3 weeks ago | thegleaner.com | Jill Bond

Click here for important updates to our privacy policy. Jill BondEvansville Courier & PressIf you're without power following Wednesday night's severe weather outbreak, you may be wondering: What about the food in my refrigerator? According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, food safety is an important consideration during a power outage. Food storage during power outagesKeep freezers and refrigerators closed. The refrigerator will keep food cold for about four hours.
Here's how this week's storm could compare to historic Evansville floods

3 weeks ago | thegleaner.com | Jon Webb

Jon Webb Evansville Courier & Press EVANSVILLE – The words the National Weather Service are using to describe the forthcoming inundation of rain in Evansville are alarming to say the least: “dangerous;” “catastrophic;” “life-threatening.” And there’s a softer term that’s somehow just as ominous: “historic.” If the Tri-State sees the 8-10 inches of rain and powerful storms forecast between Wednesday afternoon and Saturday night, the downpour will stand alongside some of the worst floods in the...
UPDATES: Major severe weather outbreak expected in the Tri-State

3 weeks ago | thegleaner.com | Ryan Reynolds |Jon Webb |Sarah Loesch |MaCabe Brown |Houston Harwood

A major outbreak of severe weather is expected Wednesday evening in the Tri-State, with days of heavy rain expected to follow. Check back here for updates as they become available. 12 p.m.: Reporting power outages in the Tri-StateWith severe weather in the forecast, power outages could be common. Depending on the service in your area, you can check the latest status of your power outage, how widespread the outage is, an estimated restoration time and more.
Second Evansville teenager preliminarily charged with murder after fatal shooting

3 weeks ago | thegleaner.com | Jon Webb

EVANSVILLE – A second juvenile has been charged with murder after a shooting last month that left one teenager dead and two others injured. Derrick Brifil, 16, was booked into the Vanderburgh County jail Tuesday afternoon. Both Evansville Police Spokesman Sgt. Anthony Aussieker and jail records list his charges as murder, robbery, and child in possession of a firearm, a misdemeanor. As of Wednesday morning, the preliminarily charges weren't listed in online court records.
Parts of Tri-State now in 'high' risk for severe storms as dangerous system approaches

3 weeks ago | thegleaner.com | Jon Webb

EVANSVILLE – While Evansville is still bracing for a similar forecast, other parts of the Tri-State now face a "high" risk of severe weather Wednesday night: the most dangerous designation the National Weather Service has. All of it could be followed by potentially historic and catastrophic flash flooding, the NWS has said for days. Torrents of rain will linger in the Evansville area from Wednesday evening to Saturday night.