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Proposed Jeffersontown smoke shop shot down by city
A proposed smoke shop has been prohibited from opening near Jeffersontown's Gaslight Square, with a Jeffersontown government employee saying the location violates a new city ordinance. Trippy's, a Louisville-based smoke shop specializing in CBD products, vaping devices and other smoking supplies, received a license from Louisville Metro Government to sell tobacco products at 10305 Taylorsville Road in June. ...
Louisville employee gave herself illegal work bonuses: Cosmetic surgery and trip to Aruba
A Louisville construction company employee gave herself some unauthorized bonuses − cosmetic surgery, a shopping spree, airfare and a vacation to an upscale beachside resort in Aruba. Amy D. Hall's purchases for herself and her boyfriend topped a quarter of a million dollars and were paid for on the company's dime − but without the company's permission. ...
New Chapel CEO emails employees encouraging them to look for new jobs
NEW ALBANY, Ind. (WAVE) - In an internal email obtained by WAVE News, the CEO of New Chapel EMS encouraged employees to seek new jobs, saying that the company will stop 9-1-1 operations at the end of August. Jade Abbott is an EMS with the company, and grew up around...
Couple charged in neglect death of man left on couch in own waste
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Two people in Evansville are charged with neglect of a dependent resulting in death. Our cameras were there as 49-year-old Carmen Groves and 60-year-old Frederick Groves were arrested. They’ve now been booked into the Vanderburgh County Jail. Police say, in June, Frederick Groves called 911...
Local artist shows off her stitches in Newburgh
NEWBURGH, Ind. (WEHT) — Red Rooster Stitchery is holding a trunk show Thursday through August 24 for local artist Penny Macleod. More than 200 of her embroidered canvasses are on the walls for all to see. Macleod visited the store today and was able to meet some of the shoppers. Macleod started embroidering eight years ago […]
The city plans to pay $49,400 on behalf of the owner of the old Pearl Cleaner
The city plans to pay $49,400 on behalf of the owner of the old Pearl Cleaners site to clean the property from debris left by a fire and partial demolition. The Board of Public Safety agreed Aug. 14 to hire Stemaly Excavating to complete the job after the owner ignored City orders to clear the property.
IU School of Medicine expanding program in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The Indiana University School of Medicine is expanding its program at the campus in Evansville. Leaders say they are hoping to help with the growing shortage of medical lab scientists. According to IU, four students are enrolled in the new bachelor of science offering, which starts...
New Albany Mayor responds to order to stop work at Providence Mill dam
NEW ALBANY, Ind. (WAVE) - After another legal challenge, the Mayor of New Albany is defending his executive actions that led to the filling of the Providence Mill Dam. Mayor Jeff Gahan continued to avoid answering questions in person about the emergency work he authorized at the Providence Mill Dam.
Free Animal Adoptions Available in Vincennes
A pet food donation will get you a free adoption at the Vincennes Animal Shelter. Officials with the shelter told the city’s Board of Works this week, they have been in critical mode with an influx of animals. Animal Shelter Director Leah Reagan says the program was started about...
Josie and Ivory are a Bonded Pair Looking for their Forever Home in the Evansville Area
The Vanderburgh Humane Society is hosting a BOGO cat special, and this bonded pair is included!. The Vanderburgh Humane Society (VHS) in Evansville has pets of all shapes and sizes. Or, as Executive Director, Kendall Paul likes to say when she stops by the studio on Thursdays, "all makes and models, and all certified pre-owned." They also have them in all ages, from puppies and kittens that are weeks old to dogs and cats who have been around awhile. So there is an excellent likelihood that the VHS will have a pet that fits your lifestyle! Each week we feature a pet of the week with the VHS, and this week we've got two sisters, who are good with kids and other pets, and they would love to go home with you!
City of Bedford Section 8 waitlist is closed
BEDFORD— A sign posted on the door to the Hauck House states that the Section 8 waitlist for Hamilton Courts is closed. At the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners meeting, it was confirmed that not only is the waitlist for Hamilton Courts closed, but for all of Section 8.
Gary repeals welcoming ordinance amid threats from AG Rokita
Three of the four municipalities threatened with legal action by Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita have rescinded their local immigration policies. (Photo/Marilyn Odendahl) The Gary Common Council repealed the city’s welcoming ordinance last week, becoming the third municipality to change or rescind its immigration policy, after being threatened with a lawsuit by Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita.
Parasitic Crypto outbreak identified in Northern Kentucky
The Northern Kentucky Health Department is investigating an outbreak of Cryptosporidiosis, better known as crypto, within the Northern Kentucky area this week. The cryptosporidium parasite causes a gastrointestinal illness marked by abdominal cramps, watery diarrhea, low-grade fever, vomiting and nausea. As of Friday afternoon, there are a dozen confirmed cases and "numerous" probable cases....
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