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Week 1 Evansville-area high school football scores, schedule and streaming links
EVANSVILLE — Another season of high school football in Southwestern Indiana is upon us. Below are scores from Friday's Week 1 games around the Evansville area, plus links to online radio broadcasts and video streams where applicable. (If a stream is missing, please contact clindskog@gannett.com) ...
Rose, Perry, Gamester, Williams, and Rose Run to Miami County Raceway Wins on Friday!
PERU, Ind. (August 24, 2024) - Brandon Rose, Parker Perry, Russ Gamester, Brayden Williams, and Gunner Rose each ran to victory on Friday night at Miami County Raceway in NOW600 Weekly Racing competition. A field of 84 entries were on hand featuring 28-Non-Wing Outlaw, 13-A-Class Winged, 19-Senior Non-Wing, 12-Restricted, and...
Roahrig Scores Elusive Sprint Car Victory at Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (August 23, 2024) — Tyler Roahrig filled in another blank on his racing resume Friday night by winning the 500 Sprint Car Tour feature event Friday night at Kalamazoo Speedway. Roahrig, from Plymouth, Indiana, has won several feature events at Kalamazoo throughout his career including some of...
Great Value apple juice recalled due to arsenic
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Refresco Beverages US Inc has issued a voluntary recall for Great Value 8oz Apple Juice six packs due to a level of inorganic arsenic above the industry guidelines. According to the enforcement report, the products were sold in multiple states, including Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky. The recalled products have a listed […]
Managing the last mosquitoes of summer
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — As the summer winds down and temperatures start to feel more like fall, many Hoosiers are enjoying the cooler weather. However, one pesky reminder that it’s still technically summer is the presence of mosquitoes. Despite the pleasant temperatures, mosquitoes are still active, and unfortunately, we may be a month or two away […]
Farm groups and legislators poised to work on high farmland property taxes in 2025
Every year, farmers like Terry Hayhurst of Terre Haute contend with operating costs and fluctuations in prices for what they grow. “Beans are down roughly about 25 percent what they were last year, and corn is down closer to 40 percent less than what it was last year,” he said. “So those two things are kind of going against one another. Even though our profitability is extremely limited, our expenses from property taxes continue to go up.”
So. Indiana Area McDonald’s Restaurants Support Local Schools with “Fries for School Supplies” Fundraiser
Who knew that indulging in a delicious order of McDonald’s fries could make such a big difference in our community? From August 26th to 30th, local McDonald’s owner-operators are turning their fry boxes into tools for change with the "Fries for School Supplies" fundraiser. During these five days, 10% of all à la carte fry sales will be donated directly to local schools.
Indiana State Fair reports increased attendance in 2024, record sales for vendors
Despite the at-times sweltering summer heat, the Indiana State Fair saw a slight uptick in attendance this summer compared to 2023. More than 854,000 people attended the fair this year, up from 840,414 last year, according to data provided by the State Fair. (The attendance record was set in 2013, when 978,296 people...
Oliver Anthony Goes Off-Roading in Indiana Before Concert
Country/folk singer-songwriter Oliver Anthony was all smiles after having some fun at an Indiana off-road park ahead his concert in Indianapolis. When I first ran across Oliver Anthony Music on TikTok, I was immediately intrigued. I've been listening to his music since the beginning, and I've enjoyed every tune that he's thrown at fans. Most recently, the artist was spotted hanging out in Indiana at an off-road park before a concert at White River State Park in Indianapolis. The singer-songwriter looked like he was having a fantastic time and took to social media to capture the moment.
Summer saving hottest for last in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS — We enjoyed several consecutive mornings and afternoons of pleasant air this week. But as we move forward, we're going to pay a steep price to the piper as the well-advertised hot dome settles over Central Indiana and the Ohio Valley next week. So if you're not a...
A struggling franchisee closes 25 KFC restaurants in the Midwest
EYM Group, a multi-concept operator that has closed dozens of units and placed others into bankruptcy protection, has closed more than two-dozen KFC restaurants in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. KFC confirmed local reports of the closures, including a pair of units in Indianapolis and several near Rockford and Peoria, Illinois.
Familiar Faces Look To Lead Tigers In New Playoff Class
Coming off of a season that saw the team sharing a Northern Lakes Conference title and playing for a sectional championship, the Warsaw Tiger football team returns plenty of talent and depth for the 2024 campaign that will see the school engaging in one of the biggest changes in program history.
Local High School Student Recognized For Excellence At National Guard Basic Training
Indiana Army National Guard Pvt. Jose Lopez, 18, of Warsaw, did so well at basic training over the summer that he received an honor no one else did. The Warsaw Community High School senior went to basic training June 10 at Fort Sill, Okla. Sgt. Brandon Fraser said when Lopez...
Sidney Town Council Discusses Budget At Special Meeting
SIDNEY — The Sidney Town Council discussed the 2025 budget at a special meeting on Thursday. The purpose of this meeting was to review the financials and costs for the upcoming year. Nothing was voted on or implemented at this meeting. Council discussed that costs are set to increase...
New Indiana Law Designed To Reduce Chronic Absenteeism Could Lead To More Parent Prosecutions
INDIANA — After the death of her parents, an Indianapolis student’s attendance began to lapse — her guardians were busy, and school became a lower priority. Monarca Academy administrators talked to her guardians, and they promised she’d make it to school. But absences continued to stack up and Francisco Valdiosera, executive director of Monarca Academy, referred the case to the Department of Child and Family Services for educational neglect.
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