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Enter to Win a Family 4-Pack of Tickets to the Vanderburgh County 4-H Fair!
Fair season is finally here and WKDQ has your chance to score a family pack of tickets!. The Vanderburgh County Fair has been a community tradition for more than 100 years. The 4-H fair is a way to show off the accomplishments of 4-H members throughout the year and host fun events for the community. This year the Vanderburgh County 4-H Fair will kick off on Monday, July 22nd, and run through July 27th.
Evansville murder victim identified by coroner
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Authorities have released the identity of a man who was shot and killed in Evansville on Wednesday. The Vanderburgh County Coroner's Office says 37-year-old Joshua Allen Seymour was the man who was shot and killed at a home on East Louisiana Street. The deadly shooting...
WTRE Farmer of the Day
WTRE Celebrated the “Farmer of the Day” this year at the Decatur County Fair. Kylie Huber Olsen, a 3rd generation farmer, from the St. Paul area, is our Farmer of the Day. Kylie and her husband Justin and 2 daughters – Sadie and Nora, continue to raise cow/calves at their home and Kylie also works with her parents on their farm, also with cow/calf pairs. Kylie grew up on a Dairy farm that began with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Huber and followed suit with parents Brian and Shirley Huber, who recently retired their dairy herd. Kylie and her siblings all spent time at the barn and continue, along with the grandkids, to be a part of the daily landscape at the farm. Kylie is also a Vet Tech, with several years experience, and is currently enjoying being a stay at home Mom and working with her family.
Rush County deputy charged with pointing gun at person
RUSH COUNTY, Ind. — A Rush County Sheriff’s deputy has been officially charged with two criminal misdemeanors after allegedly pointing a firearm at someone. The sheriff’s department confirmed that Deputy Bobby Peck of Mooreland is charged with pointing an (unloaded) firearm at another person and criminal recklessness, both misdemeanors. The sheriff’s department also confirmed that […]
Owensboro McDonald’s holds All American Crew Competition
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials say more than 50 crew members from 13 locally-owned McDonald’s restaurants came together Wednesday in a competition to be recognized as the best-of-the-best in key positions in the restaurant during the McDonald’s All-American Crew Competition in Owensboro. Officials say second-generation McDonald’s Owner/Operator Chris McEnaney hosted the competition at his Parrish […]
Owensboro attorney, his wife and employee indicted in fraud case
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - An attorney and two law associates in Owensboro have been indicted on several charges stemming from a fraud case. That’s according to the Ohio County Circuit Court, who shared indictment documents for attorney Darron L. Brawner, his wife Jana M. Brawner, and employee Kristy Burchfield.
OUTAGES ACROSS THE COUNTRY AFFECT WHITEWATER VALLEY
There is developing overnight national and international news that is affecting us here in the Whitewater Valley. There have been IT outages across the country that are affecting airports, banks, and some 911 services. It appears to be connected to Microsoft. At 4:30 this morning, Union County dispatchers indicated that both their 911 and non-emergency lines are down. Butler County is reporting similar 911 outages. There have also been reports of bank cards not working. There are also major affects at airports across the country, including at our two closest. Major air carriers have asked the FAA for a global ground stop on all flights. Our two closest airports air having issues. In Dayton, some flight statuses are now listed as either unknown or delayed. At Cincinnati, outbound travelers are not able to check in for their flights. National security officials are saying all of the issues are not the result of a cyber attack, but are pointing the finger at a computer glitch by the firm Crowdstrike.
Rudy Yakym talks politics, tornado aftermath in Elkhart
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - It’s been an eventful week both here at home and across the nation. From a weeklong Republican National Convention held just days after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump to a severe weather outbreak, there’s been no shortage of news. Our...
Crash involving a vehicle and a motorcycle reported in Muhlenberg County
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A crash involving a vehicle and a motorcycle was reported in Muhlenberg County Friday. Officials with central dispatch say the first call about the crash came in at 4:22 p.m.. The crash happened near Greenville on Robert L Draper Way and West Depot Street. The Greenville Police Department have identified the […]
AG Coleman announces indictments for exploitation case in Ohio Co.
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Attorney General Russell Coleman announced that an investigation conducted by the Attorney General’s Office of Medicaid Fraud and Abuse Control resulted in the indictments of five individuals for exploitation and the use of forged instruments, such as false documents pertaining to a power of attorney and an “irrevocable” qualifying income trust. […]
Attempted robbery leaves Farmers Bank ATM in Greenville broken
MUHLENBERG CO., Ky. (WFIE) - Employees with Farmers Bank in Muhlenberg County say some customers will have to find a different ATM in Greenville after one of theirs was damaged overnight. Friday morning, the bank said on social media that their Greenville ATM is currently unavailable after someone tried rob...
School board candidate removed from ballot over 'MAGA' nickname
The St. Joseph County Election Board voted 2-0 Thursday to rule in favor of a challenge against school board candidate Ben Dallas because he tried to use the nickname “MAGA” on the November ballot. The vote takes Dallas off this fall’s ballot. ...
Angry Woman’s Meltdown Shatters Cybertruck’s Bulletproof Windows, Crushing Ice Cream Business
A 29-year-old Indiana woman was arrested for smashing the windows of a Cybertruck in Ohio. The $10k damages left the EV inoperable, ending the owner’s summer ice cream business. Tesla won’t be able to replace the bulletproof windows until September. The bulletproof windows of a Tesla Cybertruck were...
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