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5th-generation Indiana companies announce merger, the 1st of its kind in the state
NEW ALBANY, Ind. (WDRB) -- A local family-owned business just made a deal that's the first of its kind in Indiana. Huncilman Sheet Metal Fabrication has merged with Nix Industrial, and an event was held to announce the merger Tuesday at the business on Security Parkway, off Grant Line Road, in New Albany.
New ARH Game of the Week set for week one of HS football
LESLIE COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - Harlan versus Hancock County will no longer be the ARH Game of the Week for week one because the game was cancelled. According to Harlan officials, Hancock County backed out of its contract. Prestonsburg at Leslie County is the new ARH Game of the Week.
Molly and Bob Tuggle win Strassenfest Half Pot
Molly and Bob Tuggle said they would likely use the $77,382.50 in half-pot winnings on their grandchildren’s future. Which seems appropriate since the Troy couple happened to purchase their winning ticket when they took the grandkids, Calvin, Nora and Zeke, to the Strassenfest balloon race Friday evening. “We couldn’t...
Louisville real estate market one of the worst in US, according to new study
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Louisville real estate market is one of the worst in the United States this year, according to a new study. WalletHub analyzed 300 cities in the country and Louisville ranks near the bottom in several categories. Overall, the study ranked the Derby City No. 263 out of 300, and No. 60 among large cities.
The season for this allergen is about to get into full swing in Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - It’s starting to feel a little more like fall. Kids are heading back to school, and football season is right around the corner. We’re even getting cool and crisp nights, but one thing that also comes with fall is another allergy season. During the...
Farmer's Almanac issues fall weather prediction for Evansville area
EVANSVILLE — With just about a month until the first day of fall, residents should prepare for a chillier than normal season, according to the Farmer's Almanac. "Flannels and umbrellas may be on order when you head out to pick your pumpkin and apples," the report for 2024 states. Here's what we...
Two arrested after overnight shooting in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Two people have been arrested in connection to a shooting that happened in Evansville late Tuesday night. As we reported, the shooting happened in an area of Dresden Street just after 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, and sent two people to the hospital. Officials at the...
Thousands of Street Rods Will be in Evansville this Weekend
The largest pre-1949 independent street rod event in the nation is happening this weekend. Every year thousands of street rods head into the Evansville area for the Frog Follies. The Frog Follies began in 1974 when some street rod fanatics put an ad in the newspaper hoping to get some folks together at Wesselman Woods Park to meet fellow car enthusiasts. By the end of the day the idea for E'ville Iron Street Rods began, and the group started meeting regularly in 1975. According to the Frog Follies website, the first street rod show was held in August of 1975 at the Vanderburgh County 4H center, and they had about 50 street rods show up.
Federal Grand Jury Indicts 37 People In Drug Bust
Thirty-seven people, including 13 from Louisville, have been indicted by a federal grand jury for being a part of an interstate drug trafficking ring. On August 6, the federal grand jury in Louisville returned five indictments charging the 37, 34 of whom are from Kentucky, with trafficking in meth, cocaine and fentanyl. In addition to the 13 from Louisville, a media release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Western District of Kentucky states 19 of the indicted are from the Owensboro area, one from Lexington, and three from California.
Big Expansion Coming to Vincennes’ Wabash Steel
Wabash Steel is investing 2.5 million dollars in its Vincennes plant to install equipment allowing complex steel cleaning and preparation. Wabash Steel’s Operations vice-president Jason Turk says the new equipment will be fully installed in 2025. When installed, he expects it will dramatically improve productivity, and increase its workforce by about 10 workers.
Major drug operation dismantled following lengthy investigation
The Owensboro Police Department and other agencies worked together to bring down a massive drug ring operation across the country. Owensboro Police share details of massive drug trafficking investigation. The Owensboro Police Department is among numerous agencies to dismantle a drug trafficking ring that was happening across the country.
Fall Camp Registration Underway With Owensboro Parks and Recreation
Registration is underway for Owensboro Parks and Recreation Fall Camp. It's available to 5 to 12-year-old kids (5-year-olds must be currently enrolled in kindergarten). The camp will be filled with non-stop fun with friends! Here's how to register your child. I never had a chance to attend any camps growing...
KY True Crime Podcast Hosting Live “Murders & Mimosas” Event in Owensboro
Are you fascinated by horrible stories of horrible people doing horrible things? A couple of sassy local gals are kicking off the month of Halloween with something you don't want to miss. My favorite podcast, A Couple of Sassholes is hosting a live recording of their show as they tell...
R+L Carriers building $25M Owensboro terminal with 63 jobs
OWENSBORO, Ky. — R+L Carriers, a leader in the transportation and logistics industry, is investing approximately $25 million into a significant new project in Owensboro that will create 63 new jobs. With over 55 years of service, R+L Carriers Inc. of Wilmington, Ohio, has grown from one truck to...
Locally-owned Coffee Crossing opening new southern Indiana location
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A local coffee shop is brewing up something new in southern Indiana. Coffee Crossing is celebrating its newest location in Floyds Knobs. It's scheduled to open Aug. 21 on Paoli Pike at the corner of Scottsville Road. It's the 8th location for the coffee shop. The...
Madison, Indiana schools launch on-site telemedicine program for students
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Virtual health care services are being offered to students and staff at all six Madison Consolidated Schools in Indiana beginning this school year. The district is teaming up with Norton Healthcare's eCare School Telemedicine, allowing students to see a provider through a secure video connection in the school nurse's office.
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