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Post 346 Advances to the State Tournament Championship, but Ultimately Comes Up Short
Wayne Newton Post 346 beats Rockport Post 254 5-4 and advances to the Indiana American Legion Baseball State Tournament Championship. Evansville Post 265 beats Wayne Newton Post 346 2-1 to capture the Indiana American Legion Baseball State Tournament Championship for the first time since 2002. Wayne Newton Post 346's season...
The Heat Is On: Triple Digit Heat Indexes Expected Across Southern Indiana This Week
Just when we thought it couldn't get in hotter, Mother Nature decided to turn up the heat, and the humidity!. Having spent almost all of my life in the Evansville area, I am no stranger to the Midwest heat and humidity, but as I have gotten older, I have become more aware of how dangerous high heat and humidity can be.
Bill to name Mastodon the national fossil passes Senate
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A bill that would name the mastodon the U.S. national fossil has now passed the senate and moves to the House of Representatives. The National Fossil Act was introduced by Indiana Senator Mike Braun and Michigan Senator Gary Peters. According to a release, the bill aims to celebrate the unique natural […]
Spirit Halloween opens soon. These are all the locations we know about in Indiana so far
If you're ready to start gearing up for the next major commercial holiday, then there's something you need to know: Spirit Halloween stores are opening soon. That's right, your one-stop-shop for creepy costumes, spooky decor and more may be opening up a shop near you soon. ...
Indiana Rural Summit Aiming To Increase Voter Turnout in Rural Parts of the State
JASPER — The Indiana Rural Summit is a group of nine Democratic State House candidates that are rallying for support from rural voters in the Hoosier state. These nine candidates would represent 24% of Indiana across 22 counties. They are visiting these areas with the message of improving healthcare, schools, and jobs in small towns. […] The post Indiana Rural Summit Aiming To Increase Voter Turnout in Rural Parts of the State appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Hartford Teen Jasmine Marie Phillips Found Safe Following Statewide Silver Alert
The Hartford City Police Department has confirmed the safe location of a previously missing 14-year-old girl from Indiana. A Silver Alert that had been initiated overnight was canceled following the teen's discovery, as reported by WRTV. The alert was initially declared after the teen went missing last night around 7 p.m.
Lawrence County Courts will be closed Thursday morning to attend Deputy Trueblood’s funeral
BEDFORD— All Lawrence County Courts will close from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 1, 2024. The courts will be closed to allow judges and staff to attend the funeral of Lawrence County Sheriff’s Deputy Brenton Trueblood. Deputy Trueblood was killed in a motorcycle accident on...
Rentauskas gets 25 years for shooting at police during pursuit
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A man who police said shot at them while fleeing a pursuit will spend more than two decades behind bars after pleading guilty Tuesday. Jacob Tyler Rentauskas of Austin, Indiana, appeared in Vigo County Superior Court 6 on Tuesday for a change of plea hearing. Rentauskas pleaded guilty to a […]
Applications for Backyard Habitat Certification Are Due July 31
MUNCIE, IN – Red-tail Land Conservancy seeks individuals and organizations from east central Indiana who have naturally landscaped yards to apply for Growing Home™ Habitat Certification before the certification submission deadline on July 31. Growing Home™ is an award-winning backyard habitat program for east central Indiana from Red-tail...
Monroe County property transfers: July 30
Property transfers filed at the Monroe County Assessor’s Office. Information includes property address, seller, buyer, sale price and date of sale. Names may reflect representatives of buyers and sellers. June 20 3415 W. Vernal Pike, Bloomington; the estate of Nancy Melvin of Bedford sold to Jay Lin of Bargersville; $150,000; June 20. ...
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.
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