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Evansville-area Verizon Wireless stores gifting free backpacks to local families
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - If your child needs a backpack, Verizon is giving away hundreds of them this weekend. It’s their 12th annual “School Rocks Backpack Giveaway”. The giveaway will start at 1p.m., but employees say they expect lines to form before the event starts. Some of...
NFL training camp 2024: DeForest Buckner focused on legacy, not accolades with the Indianapolis Colts
DeForest Buckner has been named a first-team All-Pro and selected to the Pro Bowl. He signed a two-year, $46 million contract extension in April that will keep him with the Colts through the 2026 season. When asked about his goals for the 2024 season, the defensive tackle and former Oregon...
Indianapolis police officers shot, expected to recover
Update: IMPD noted in an email sent Monday morning, that police have not yet made an arrest relating to Friday's night shooting, which sent one officer to the hospital. The officer is expected to remain in the hospital for several days as he recovers. Police are working to determine if two people involved in a vehicle pursuit and subsequently arrested on unrelated charges including resisting law enforcement may have any connection to the officer's shooting. ...
Warren Central High School goes back to school, shifting to block scheduling
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — It’s back to school for students at Warren Central High School, and the new school year includes a different setup for classes. About 1,000 freshmen walked through the doors for their first day of high school, and Warren Central Principal Masimba Taylor is confident they’ll get off on the right foot. “We […]
Woman arrested after stealing over $10K worth of items from Lowes
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A woman from Chandler was arrested for stealing thousands of dollars worth of items from Tri-State Lowes Home Improvement stores. Evansville Poice say Melissa Farrington has been walking out of the east and west Lowes stores in Evansville with merchandise. Farrington has stolen close to $12,000...
Pack of dogs attacking people in north Terre Haute
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)—There has been a series of animal attacks in northern Terre Haute. According to a Facebook post from the city of Terre Haute, three large dogs were identified to be the culprits. The city is making strides in trying to rectify the situation. Code Enforcement has been increasing patrols in the area […]
Uranus Fudge Factory gets OK for Richmond location
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A Missouri fudge business and roadside attraction is set to expand into Richmond, Indiana, after the city’s Advisory Plan Commission gave the green light during a meeting Wednesday. The plan is to open up a Uranus Fudge Factory candy store and attraction that would bring people into Richmond as it serves […]
Chick-fil-A Announces New Newburgh Restaurant, Opening Aug. 1
NEWBURGH, Ind. (WEVV)— A new Chick-fil-A restaurant will begin serving the Newburgh community on Thursday, August 1st. Chick-fil-A, Inc. has selected Rich Stierwalt as the independent franchised local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Newburgh. A southern Indiana native, Stierwalt is thrilled to open a second location in a place he’s called...
Lake Monroe’s algae blooms will worsen without prevention
Algae blooms foul the taste of Bloomington’s drinking water most summers, but without prevention the effects could escalate. Indiana State Parks’ Deputy Director of Stewardship Ginger Murphy said blue-green algae thrives in Lake Monroe when nutrient-rich fertilizer and waste wash into the lake. She said algae blooms can produce toxins that endanger people and animals. She said Lake Monroe is safe for visitors provided they shower after swimming, but dogs should stay out of Indiana lakes.
Harrah’s Hoosier Park Set to Host Fifth Annual Empire of Hope Event
Anderson, IN — On Saturday (July 27), Harrah’s Hoosier Park will host the fifth annual Empire of Hope day. The Empire of Hope event is dedicated to raise funds for the after care of retired racehorses, with all proceeds directly benefitting the Standardbred Transition Alliance to assist efforts to relocate, rehabilitate and repurpose retired standardbred racehorses.
'What a blessing' | Jeffersonville couple celebrates 75 years of marriage
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. (WDRB) -- A Jeffersonville World War II veteran and his beloved wife are celebrating 75 years of marriage this weekend. Even in their 90s, Russ and Coleen Fischer still keep a busy social life. They met in Texas shortly after Russ served in the Army Air Corps, now...
Ohio’s new cell phone policy draws mixed reactions
IRONTON, Ohio (WSAZ) - Two months ago, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 250, mandating every school has a cell phone policy and Ironton High School new policy will mandate that cell phones go in their lockers from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. “I want to assure our parents...
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