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Dollar General Reaches $12 Million Settlement with Department of Labor, Must Implement New Safety Practices
NATIONAL — The Department of Labor and Dollar General agreed to a settlement earlier this month that would require the store to increase their safety investment in stores nationwide. Dollar General agreed to pay $12 million in penalties and implement changes across its 19,000 stores that would make the safety of its employees a priority. […] The post Dollar General Reaches $12 Million Settlement with Department of Labor, Must Implement New Safety Practices appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Indiana’s Favorite Department Store bucks the national trend
I wear the same 5 to 6 outfits every week. I haven’t spent a lot of time or money recently shopping at a department store for new clothes due to inflation on everything. However, if I were to go shopping, I would be in good company if I selected this store… Top Department Stores in […] The post Indiana’s Favorite Department Store bucks the national trend appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Big Lots Shutting Down Stores Amid Financial Uncertainty
Big Lots is planning to shutter around 40 stores as the company opens up about their ability to continue. I've been shopping at Big Lots for as long as I can remember. As a kid, I could spend hours in the toy aisle, and even as a teenager, I spent quite a bit of time thumbing through the DVD and Blu-ray selections. My wife and I still shop at Big Lots on a regular basis today. It's safe to say that it's one of my all-time favorite stores. Need groceries? Done. Kitchenware? Easy. How about some furniture? They've got all kinds of options out on the floor.
Cucumbers sold at Midwestern Walmart stores recalled for possible listeria
Some cucumbers sold at select Walmart stores in the Midwest are being recalled due to possible listeria contamination, a press release from the Federal Food and Drug Administration said. The voluntary recall, from Wiers Farms Inc. based in Ohio, impacts whole and two-pound bagged salad cucumbers with a pack date...
Four teams participate in joint practice at Central High School
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - On Thursday evening at Central High School, four football teams got a chance to put their hard summer work to the test. The Central Bears hosted Bosse, Forest Park, and Washington for a joint practice. Teams competed in seven on seven drills as well as some full team sets. After many weeks of going against their own teammates, joint practices are an excellent opportunity to change up the pace of summer practices as the football season approaches.
Young & Established announces new campsite
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — An Evansville nonprofit announces a new campsite to provide a safe space for children. Young & Established says kids can go fishing, camping and experience other nature-related activities. There will also be a focus on discussing mental health. Young & Established says the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority will match […]
EPD: Man charged with murder following July 17th shooting
EVANSVILLE, In. (WEVV) — Evansville Police have arrested a man wanted in connection to a shooting that left one person dead. EPD arrested 54-year-old Martin Miniard in connection to the shooting death of 37-Joshua Seymour Wednesday night along East Louisiana Street. Seymour was found dead by officers. The coroner's...
Yes, Indianapolis was hit by CrowdStrike's global Microsoft Windows outage. What we know
A global technology outage is disrupting hospitals, banks and companies worldwide Friday morning, and is not sparing Indiana. AES Indiana customers woke up to discover they were unable to pay their bills due to the outage. The cybersecurity company CrowdStrike said the problem arose from a defect found in a single content update...
IBLC makes stop in Fort Wayne for a town hall, seeks community input
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — The public is invited to a town hall meeting on Saturday hosted by the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus. From noon to 2 p.m., the meeting will take place at the Allen County Public Library’s meeting room A/B, 900 Library Plaza. IBLC will discuss...
Early Closures Announced Friday For Jennie Stuart Health Locations
As companies and healthcare facilities continue to experience issues following the Microsoft outage, some Jennie Stuart Health offices closed early Friday. The Medical Imaging Center (Eagle Way Bypass Campus) and Express Lab (Eagle Way Bypass Campus) will close at 10:00 AM. JSH officials added if you had an imaging appointment you will be contacted to reschedule the appointment.
Austin Kusturin sentenced to 170 years for slaying of Posey Co. couple
EVANSVILLE — A Posey County judge on Thursday sentenced Austin M. Kusturin to serve 170 years in a state prison, the maximum allowable penalty, after Kusturin admitted he shot and killed a married couple in 2021. Kusturin, 30, was scheduled to stand trial in May on two counts of murder and a slew of other felony offenses, but Kusturin abruptly pleaded guilty just before jurors were set to hear opening arguments. ...
Mud Volleyball Tournament takes place at the Posey County Fair
POSEY COUNTY, Ind. (WEHT)- The Posey County Fair got a bit muddy on Wednesday night. Players took part in the annual Mud Volleyball Tournament, which has been held at the fair for a number of years. One group that has been playing since 2018 says that the mud makes it harder to play, but they […]
Indiana SAT scores continue downward trend, latest test results show
Only a quarter of Hoosier highschoolers who took the SAT during the last academic year earned college-ready scores in both reading and math, according to newly-released results. More than 80,000 high school students, primarily juniors, took the test in 2023-24. Of those, about 24% of students met the readiness benchmark on both subject portions, according […] The post Indiana SAT scores continue downward trend, latest test results show appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
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