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East Chicago drops 'welcoming city' ordinance in response to Rokita lawsuit
The City of East Chicago repealed its so-called "welcoming city" ordinance in response to a lawsuit filed earlier this month by Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, who was recently given new authority to challenge municipalities that become sanctuaries for unauthorized immigrants. Rokita has also sued Monroe County for the same reason. "Due to the...
Alumni BNL band members invited to join Marching Stars for 50th Anniversary event
BEDFORD – In celebration of Bedford North Lawrence’s 50th anniversary, the Marching Stars invite all marching band alumni to join them on the field for Homecoming on September 20, 2024. This event will be all day, with rehearsal tentatively beginning at noon. Students will rehearse with alumni only...
Bedford North Lawrence All Sports Passes are on sale now
BEDFORD—Bedford North Lawrence Athletics’ 2024-2025 All Sports Passes are on sale now in the athletics department. Student passes are $25, military and veteran passes are $75, individual passes are $115, and couple passes are $175. You can also purchase ALL SPORTS PASS in the Athletic Office or any...
Adam Yates new athletic director at BNL
BEDFORD – Adam Yates had been named the new athletic director at Bedford North Lawrence High School. Yates is excited to continue BNL Athletics’ excellence. He is committed to all students, athletes, and coaches. Yates has served as a BNL teacher and assistant Athletic director for the past...
Largest Indiana antiques and vintage market returns to Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds
Indiana's largest antique and vintage market is back at the Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds. The market is in its 39th year and has become a popular destination for collectors and thrifters. The market will feature 125 vendors covering five acres at each monthly market selling furniture, jewelry, vintage clothing and accessories, pottery,...
Bedford North Lawrence High School is celebrating 50 years of excellence
BEDFORD – Bedford North Lawrence High School is celebrating 50 years of excellence. In 1974, a community joined seven high schools to become Bedford North Lawrence High School. Each of the seven points on the iconic star represents one of these schools. As officials kick off the 50th Anniversary...
The Mitchell Community Schools Board of Trustees will meet in an executive session on Thursday
MITCHELL – The Mitchell Community School Board of Trustees will meet in executive session on Thursday, August 1. The meeting will begin at 5:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Community Schools Central Office at 441 North 8th Street. The board will meet to discuss the job performance evaluation of individual...
Tickets on sale for Bedford Chamber annual dinner
BEDFORD – A Bedford native and retired United States Army colonel will be the keynote speaker at the Bedford Chamber’s 108th annual dinner Aug. 15 at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds Expo Hall. Andrew “Coby” Short will deliver “A Perspective on Service, Teamwork, and Partnerships.”. Short...
First round pick Laiatu Latu ready to make big impact for Colts
WESTFIELD, Ind. (WISH) — Indianapolis Colts first round draft pick Laiatu Latu is having the time of his life at his first Training Camp. “Hell yeah (this is the most fun I’ve had in my career)!” Latu told Sports 8. “I get to do this on the biggest level with the best of the best.” […]
WF Meyers receives abatement on $669K equipment investment
BEDFORD—The Bedford City Council approved a tax abatement of $669,000 for WF Meyers’ personal property investment this month. WF Meyers is a family-owned business with more than 100 years of specializing in diamond tooling and machinery for the stone industry. Located at 1008 13th Street, the company employs a team of craftsmen, engineers, designers, and production workers.
Film set in iconic Indiana ice cream shop wins audience choice award
INDIANAPOLIS — A 33-minute long movie shot inside an Indiana ice cream shop won the Indiana Spotlight Audience Choice Award at the Indy Shorts International Film Festival. "The Ice Cream Man" is set during the Holocaust in Amsterdam. But much of it was shot inside Zaharakos in Columbus, Indiana.
Louisville football, Jeff Brohm have questions ahead of fall camp. 5 to answer in 2024
We made it. College football is officially upon us and begins in Louisville with fall camp starting Wednesday. The Cardinals will have a different look than in the spring after getting players healthy and adding a few more from the transfer portal. ...
Assessing damage after storms pass through the Tri-State
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Our 14 First Alert Interceptor went out to Warrick County to assess damage across the area Tuesday night. Our crews came across a lot of storm damage in the county, specifically in Newburgh. We stopped at Fuquay and Englewood Drive where the community was coming together...
Live updates: Warrick County declares local disaster emergency after severe weather
EVANSVILLE – Storm storms and a possible tornado swept through parts of Vanderburgh and Warrick counties Tuesday, leaving flooding, damage and power outages in their wake. As of Wednesday evening, there had been no reports of injuries. Here's what we know so far. 11:15 a.m.: CenterPoint customers still without power ...
Indiana Baseball Team Makes Subtle Appearance in New ‘Twisters’ Movie
If you have made it to the theater to see the new cinematic release of Twisters, then you have spotted some big screen love for a small town Indiana baseball team. Small towns in Southern Indiana are no stranger to Hollywood film magic. Anyone who has spent anytime in the area is well versed in the connections we have with the move A League of Their Own. Many of the scenes set at baseball fields were filmed at Evansville's Bosse Field and League Stadium in Hungtingburg.
Louisville basketball, behind 3-point shooting, starts Pat Kelsey era with Bahamas romp
The differences were jaw-dropping, starting with the final score. Louisville men's basketball began the Pat Kelsey era with a 111-59 exhibition win over Bahamas Select on Tuesday as part of the Baha Mar Hoops Summer League in Nassau. ...
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