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FOR SALE: Pickleball Rocks to sell inventory as part of forced bankruptcy liquidation
(WXIN/WTTV) — Are you in the market for a new pickleball paddle… or maybe thousands of them? If so, you’re in luck. The auction Starting Monday, Christy’s of Indiana is running an online auction of the entire inventory of the now-defunct business, Pickleball Rocks. “I think this is going to be a good auction. I […]
Congressman Mrvan announces $963,000 in funding for Challenger Learning Center of Northwest Indiana
HAMMOND, Ind. (WNDU) - A beacon of educational excellence and innovation for the last 25 years in Hammond is getting nearly $1 million in funding. Indiana 1st District Congressman Frank Mrvan and board members of the Challenger Learning Center of Northwest Indiana announced that the center will receive $963,000 in community project funding during a news conference on Friday morning.
Opioid settlement fund fuels anti-addiction battle in Indiana
Indiana is stepping up its fight against addiction with a boost from an opioid settlement fund. The money comes from a $54 billion 2021 Opioid Settlement Fund created by manufacturers, distributors and retailers to address their role in the nation's opioid epidemic. Indiana will receive $508 million from the fund over the next several years.
Incumbent Frank Mrvan (D), Randell Niemeyer (R), and four other candidates are running in the general election in Indiana’s 1st Congressional District
Incumbent Frank Mrvan (D), Randell Niemeyer (R), and four other candidates are running in the general election in Indiana’s 1st Congressional District on Nov. 5, 2024. Democrats have won every election for this district since 1930. A Daily Kos analysis of the round of redistricting following the 2020 census concluded that the 1st district had shifted towards Republicans. Joe Biden (D) received 53.4% of the 2020 presidential vote under the new district lines and 53.6% under the old district lines.
Officials discuss impact of bus driver shortage as new school year approaches
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The bus driver shortage has been affecting schools across the country including right here in the Tri-State. According to the National Education Association, roughly half of students rely on bus services to get to school. However, since the pandemic, the drop in school bus drivers has still not recovered.
New Indiana law will speed delivery of disaster relief funds
INDIANAPOLIS — The recovery process from Thursday night's tornadoes is going to cost time and money. But in early March, Gov. Eric Holcomb signed a new law that will improve the way people get money from the state's Disaster Relief Fund. Since the law didn't take effect until July,...
Trial underway for Spencer Co. woman accused in battery of a child
SPENCER CO, Ind. (WFIE) - In Spencer County, the trial got underway this week for the Rockport woman accused of hurting a child. Ariel Ragan is charged with battery with seriously bodily injury, neglect of a dependent, and battery in the presence of a child. [Previous: Bond set at $30K...
Kentucky and Eastern Missouri Brace for Stormy Weekend Weather
Paducah, KY – Daily chances of showers and storms will continue through the weekend across Kentucky, Eastern Missouri, and Southern Illinois, accompanied by increasing humidity levels. Temperatures are expected to return closer to normal next week, but with an even greater risk for storms. According to the US National...
Listeria Alert: Produce Sold at Kentucky Aldi Locations Recalled
A recall for produce sold at Aldi store locations in Kentucky have been voluntarily recalled due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The bacteria can cause serious health issues and can sometimes lead to death. Symptoms of Listeria Infection. Symptoms can include diarrhea and vomiting, as well as fever, muscle...
‘It’s absolutely sickening’: Child molester found guilty in Vanderburgh County
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A man is facing prison time after being found guilty of molesting a child in Evansville. Prosecutor Diana Moers says a jury decided Oscar Rax Xi was guilty of two counts of Child Molesting, a Level 1 and Level 4 Felony. Last year, officials say Holly’s...
Evansville man allegedly wanted to impress a girl with his drug supply
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – An Evansville man who allegedly claimed he wanted to impress a girl with his supply is facing multiple drug charges. Evansville Police says Matthew Raley was pulled over after failing to make a complete stop at a stop sign and the vehicle allegedly had an “overwhelming” odor of marijuana. After putting […]
Evansville City Council votes against recovery housing growth in Bayard Park neighborhood
EVANSVILLE — The Evansville City Council voted against two rezoning requests Monday that would have allowed a pair of recovery houses to add more residents. The requests to rezone 971 E. Blackford Ave. and 819 E. Powell Ave. have been a topic of conversation for months for the council, with Bayard Park-area neighbors expressing concern over the number of residents in recovery living in their neighborhood. ...
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