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Parents frustrated over JCPS decision to hold middle school football games at high school fields
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Parents at Newburg Middle School are frustrated over JCPS Athletics’ decision to hold varsity middle school games on high school fields. After two years of repairs to their football field, parents of the school’s varsity players were looking forward to playing at home and hopefully bringing in some extra funding for the program.
Louisville Zoo to host celebration for start of World Water Week 2024
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Louisville Zoo, WaterStep and the Louisville Water Company are partnering together to mark the beginning of World Water Week 2024. On Aug. 25, select animals at the zoo will get unique enrichment activities. There will also be interactive activities for guests at Glacier Run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
New restaurant to open inside Louisville's Speed Art Museum next week
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A new restaurant will open next week inside Louisville's Speed Art Museum. The couple who owns House of Marigold on Shelbyville Road will open 1927 by Marigold on Aug. 21. The restaurant will offer elevated comfort foods for guests, as well as University of Louisville students...
Man charged with murder in connection to shooting outside Highlands nightclubs
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A man has been arrested in connection to a shooting outside a popular stretch of late-night bars and restaurants on Baxter Avenue in the Highlands that left two dead and one injured. Louisville Metro Police said Richie Williams, 37, was arrested Thursday and charged with murder...
The Astra Welcomes Rock Band Trixter to the Theatre on Saturday, October 26
The Astra Theatre will be welcoming the high-energy hair metal rock band Trixter to The Astra on Saturday, October 26. The band has had a presence in the rock world spanning four decades, and they are sure to have the crowd dancing as the Jim & Pat Thyen Performance Stage is rocked!
US company makes major breakthrough with first-of-its-kind clean battery technology: 'A transformative, scalable solution addressing critical challenges'
Ateios Systems, a battery component maker from Newberry, Indiana, is saying adios to harmful forever chemicals. The company's unique electrode manufacturing process also provides for a 20% cost reduction, 50% increased energy density, and reduces energy consumption during the build by an astounding 82%, all per Ateios. It's "a transformative,...
All about “The Sip New Albany,” a new downtown event on Sat., Aug. 17
We have received an information release about this new event in New Albany, which is being held on Saturday, August 17 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 410 Pearl St.: “The Sip New Albany.” I’ve lightly edited the release to provide readers with the highlights. — Join...
Reitz Panthers want playoff success after undefeated 2023 regular season
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Let’s get down to business, another football preview to kick off sports tonight. We stay right in town, just a short drive from the station to check out a practice at Reitz High School. Last year was a great one for the Panthers, going undefeated...
Newburgh picks a familiar name in Evansville to be town manager
Newburgh has a new town manager. Chris Cooke, longtime superintendent of Evansville City Cemeteries, got the job Wednesday night when the Newburgh Town Council formally voted to hire him. Cooke replaces Christy Powell, who left in April to become community development director for the Evansville Regional Economic Partnership (E-REP). The Town Council also promoted...
Potawatomi Zoo welcomes baby two-toed sloth
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - The Potawatomi Zoo is welcoming an adorable new addition!. The zoo’s two-toed sloth, Tofu, had her second baby at the zoo on July 29. The zoo does not know if it’s a boy or a girl, so it hasn’t named it yet.
Suspect identified in Anderson’s Fertilizer Plant burglary
SEYMOUR, Ind. – The Seymour Police Department (SPD), on Thursday, released the suspect’s name in the burglary case that occurred at Anderson’s Fertilizer Plant on Monday, August 12. Jacob Cockerham, 38, of Seymour, was arrested on Wednesday for multiple counts of burglary and theft. Officers and investigators...
Indiana State Fair announces 2024 ‘Taste of the Fair’ winners
INDIANAPOLIS — As the Indiana State Fair comes to a close on Sunday, officials announced the 2024 “Taste of the Fair” winners, highlighting fair concessionaires who push boundaries and think outside the box for their offerings. According to a news release from the Indiana State Fair, the winners of this year’s contest include: The three […]
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