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Babies R Us will open 11 Illinois stores, including one in Springfield
Kohl’s department store in Springfield will be one of the retail chain's 11 locations in Illinois to add a Babies 'R' Us franchise. Kohl's recently announced that the first Babies 'R' Us shops will open next month and will continue opening through the fall. The 11 Illinois store openings are part of a campaign to add Babies 'R' Us franchises to 200 Kohl’s locations nationwide.
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.
Southport police officer overdoses on fentanyl during traffic stop
SOUTHPORT, Ind. — An officer with the Southport Police Department is recovering after coming into contact with and overdosing on fentanyl during a recent traffic stop. SPD said around 7 p.m. last Friday Lieutenant Tony Wilson pulled over a driver at the Speedway gas station at US 31 and County Line Road on the south […]
Plans Revealed For Monon South Trail
The Monon South Trail is underway with Phase 1. This includes construction schedules, design standards, and interpretive programs. The ribbon cutting for the project was held Tuesday, July 16, at Borden Community Park, as a crowd of about 100 looked on. There was a Community Upgrade Meeting here in Salem...
It's time for NASCAR to pull the plug on the Brickyard race
The NASCAR Cup Series returned to the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway's oval course in 2024, following three seasons of running the infield road course.Kyle Larson won the Brickyard 400 following an impressive late drive through the field, in a finish highlighted (or perhaps lowlighted) by a series of accidents and some controversial officiating. Ryan Preece spun with two laps remaining in the #Brickyard400.The caution flew after Kyle Larson took the white. pic.twitter.com/AxGKMa6h4G— NASCAR on NBC (@NASCARonNBC) July 21, 2024 Overall, though, the racing was dull and forgettable. Passing was next to impossible save for Larson's charge in the closing laps, which can...
Iconic Indiana ice cream shop plays starring role in short film
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The Indy Shorts International Film Festival is this week and it includes a world premiere that prominently features a popular Hoosier restaurant. The iconic Columbus, Indiana ice cream shop known for serving up sundaes with a side of historical charm now has a new claim to fame: star of a film.
Evansville Germania Maennerchor’s Volksfest Bierstube Set for August 1-3
Grab your lederhosen, and get ready to celebrate Evansville's rich German heritage at the annual Germania Maennerchor Volksfest. What exactly is a "Maennerchor," anyway. After a quick Google search, we learned that, according to Wikipedia, "Maennerchor" (pronounced MEN-ER-CORE) means, "men's chorus" which is a name given to German Social Clubs.
Memorial Hospital in Jasper gets new CAO
JASPER, Ind. (WFIE) - Deaconess and Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center’s Board of Directors have announced the appointment of Keith Miller as its new Chief Administrative Officer. He’ll start Aug. 12. Officials say he most recently served as CEO of Lawrence County Memorial Hospital, a Deaconess affiliate...
Evansville court unseals documents in Louisiana Street killing
EVANSVILLE — Records unsealed Monday in the murder of 37-year-old Joshua A. Seymour, who was found dead from a gunshot wound last week inside an East Louisiana Street home, raised questions about how a supposed heated argument escalated into deadly gunfire. A U.S. Marshals Service Task Force on Saturday apprehended the man accused of shooting Seymour, 54-year-old Martin K. Miniard, during an operation in Posey County. ...
Multiple people taken into custody during Evansville traffic stop
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Multiple people were taken into custody during a traffic stop in Evansville Monday. 44News received viewer tips on Monday after a heavy police presence backed up traffic on the Lloyd Expressway at Stockwell Road. Our news crew at the scene saw multiple law enforcement agencies...
Evansville Business Owner Opens Up about Struggles in Facebook Video “Times are Hard”
The community rallies behind one local business after the owner posts an open and honest message about his business' struggle. A little cafe is located in the North Brook Shopping Plaza just off First Ave. Bobaccinos Cafe is more than just a boba shop, it's part boba shop, part diner. As they describe themselves on Facebook:
Rush County deputy pointed unloaded firearm at coworker, court documents reveal
RUSH COUNTY, Ind. — Court documents reveal that a Rush County deputy pointed an unloaded firearm at a coworker inside the county’s dispatch center. Despite the deputy allegedly assuring the victim that, “It’s just the frame, it can’t hurt you,” the victim told police she felt frightened by the gun aimed in her direction — […]
USI Romain College of Business to offer certificate in Financial Institutions beginning Fall 2024
The University of Southern Indiana Romain College of Business is launching a new Financial Institutions Certificate this Fall. The certificate program will prepare students for careers with banks, credit unions and the agencies responsible for regulatory oversight of these institutions. “The Evansville region is blessed to have a number of...
St. Mary’s Festival shortened to two days
NORTH VERNON, Ind. — The annual St. Mary’s Community Festival in North Vernon will look slightly different this year. Coordinators announced that the event will be on Friday and Saturday, September 6 and 7, with no Sunday hours. The once three-day event will now be two days. The...
EastGate property sells for $40.75M; defense contractor SAIC expands
BEDFORD — The industrial building that houses SAIC in Bedford recently sold. EastGate Business & Technology Center sold for $40.75 million, according to Northmarq, which brokered the sale. Science Applications International Corporation is now the sole industrial tenant at 3120 16th Street and will continue to lease the building....
Police receive report of an erratic driver in a tow truck and make an arrest
BEDFORD – A warrant was issued for a Bloomington man after police found he was driving with drugs in his system. Police arrested 27-year-old Curtis McCullough on charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated and OWI with a controlled substance in his body. According to Bedford Police Department Captain...
Hundreds Of EVSC Students Placed On Waitlist
Applications are now closed to get your EVSC student a seat on the bus. EVSC Chief Communication Officer Jason Woebkenberg says out of over 10,000 students, hundreds were denied a seat… at least for now. The few hundred that didn’t get a seat are placed on a waitlist.
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