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Bullwhip Rodeo coming to the Hopkins Co. Fair
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Hopkins County-Madisonville Fair has announced the Bullwhip Rodeo, set to take place on August 5 and 6. Officials say this event will feature some of the best rodeo talents from across the region. The Bullwhip Rodeo will showcase a variety of arena events, including bull riding, trick riding, barrel racing […]
‘It’s still not justice. It never will be, not for me anyway’: Man sentenced in Owensboro triple murder
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - One of the people involved in an Owensboro triple murder has been sentenced. Cylar Shemwell pleaded guilty during the middle of his trial last month. He was sentenced on three counts of criminal complicity to commit manslaughter and one count of criminal complicity to commit assault.
'The Deliverance,' inspired by an infamous Indiana haunting, hits Netflix next month
"The Deliverance," a film directed by Lee Daniels and loosely based on one of Indiana's most notorious supernatural cases, will be released in theaters and on Netflix next month. The film — which stars Andra Day, Glenn Close, Mo'Nique, Omar Epps and Caleb McLaughlin (whom you'll recognize from "Stranger Things,"...
Murder Suspect Located In New Harmony
The manhunt for the suspect accused of murdering 37-year-old Joshua Seymour has resulted in an arrest. 54-year-old Martin Miniard was found in New Harmony and taken into custody just after midnight on Saturday. Miniard is accused of shooting Seymour in the chest on E. Louisiana Street last Wednesday. Several law...
Woman Arrested for Alleged Hit-and-Run Friday Night in Carmi
CARMI – A woman was taken to and booked in the White County Jail and released with a Notice to Appear after being involved in an alleged hit-and-run Friday night in Carmi. According to Carmi Police, officers were sent to Pundrakes convenience store for a hit-and-run around 10:50 p.m.
Former Gibson Southern QB Brady Allen choosing to remain patient at Louisville
EVANSVILLE — Brady Allen knows the easy route would be anchored by frustration. He finished his high school career at Gibson Southern as one of the top quarterbacks in recent state history. Look at the numbers or his accolades following his senior season. They foretold of more success down the road for the consensus 4-star recruit.
WATCH: Wienermobile Wipes Out on Illinois Expressway
The oversized hot dog on wheels was involved in an accident Monday morning which shut down traffic on an Illinois expressway for hours. Did you know that at any given moment there are six different official Oscar Mayer Wienermobiles that roam the country? As an avid "Frank-Fanatic" I closely monitor the Wienermobile's whereabouts.
Company That Owns Illinois Pizza Huts Files for Bankruptcy
The struggle continues for many food franchises as a company that owns many Pizza Hut locations in Illinois has reportedly filed for bankruptcy. Nation's Restaurant News reported today that EYM Pizza L.P. has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the eastern district of Texas Monday. They said this pizza company "operates units in the South and Midwest". According to their corporate site, that includes Pizza Hut locations in Illinois.
Illinois DOT begins work on I-80 bridge on Monday
ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Transportation began working on the I-80 bridge over the Rock River on Monday, July 22. According to IDOT officials, crews are patching the bridge deck. While work is ongoing, one eastbound lane will be closed. The project is expected to...
Wisconsin Alliant Energy workers return home after helping with Illinois tornado cleanup efforts
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Dozens of Alliant Energy workers from Wisconsin returned home this weekend after helping with tornado cleanup efforts in Illinois, the energy company reported on Monday. After 25 confirmed tornadoes touched down in Chicago and surrounding areas last week, ComEd, an energy company serving northern Illinois, requested...
Don’t Go in the Water – 38 Illinois Places Have Swimming Warnings
Summertime is all about getting outside and enjoying the nice weather and swimming is a vital part of that. However, there are now 38 places in Illinois that now have urgent swimming warnings about staying out of the water. As a general rule, I check the Illinois Beach Guard System...
Gov. Pritzker, Illinois Democratic leaders endorse Kamala Harris for president
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and state Democratic Party leaders are endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for president Monday, one day after President Joe Biden announced he was dropping out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsed Harris himself. The endorsements from Pritzker and state Democratic leaders come about a month before the Democratic National Convention […]
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