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Learning about the Negro Leagues in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The role Indiana played in one of baseball’s most important legacies, the Negro Leagues, was discussed Thursday night in Indianapolis. It was part of the monthly series called Conversations on Indiana: African American History and Culture. The nonprofit Freetown Village hosts the series. Two visitors talked Thursday morning about the series on […]
Indiana Braces for Rainy Weekend: Thunderstorms Expected Friday Through Sunday
Fort Wayne, IN – Indiana residents can expect a wet and stormy start to their weekend as showers and thunderstorms move across the state. The National Weather Service has issued an alert for Northwest Indiana, Southwest Lower Michigan, and parts of Northeast Illinois, with locally heavy rain and wind gusts up to 40 mph likely through early morning. An overall weakening trend is expected, with conditions calming by 5 a.m. CDT.
Union workers at AT&T go on strike; Here's where in Kentucky
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Communications Workers of America (CWA) workers employed at AT&T Southeast have gone on strike on Friday as of 3 p.m. According to the union, it has filed an unfair labor practice charge with the National Labor Relations Board against AT&T. They claimed the company was not bargaining in good faith, engaged in surface bargaining, and did not send representatives with the authority to make decisions.
Louisville employee gave herself illegal work bonuses: Cosmetic surgery and trip to Aruba
A Louisville construction company employee gave herself some unauthorized bonuses − cosmetic surgery, a shopping spree, airfare and a vacation to an upscale beachside resort in Aruba. Amy D. Hall's purchases for herself and her boyfriend topped a quarter of a million dollars and were paid for on the company's dime − but without the company's permission. ...
Southern Indiana City Has the Rudest Drivers in the State
According to Insurify, the city in Indiana that has the highest share of rude drivers relative to the state average is none other than Evansville. Look, if you have ever driven through Evansville, especially along the Lloyd Expressway, the abundance of rude drivers is astonishing. That stretch of road alone doesn't surprise me at all that Evansville has the rudest drivers in the state. Throw in all of the constant road construction on top of it, and the drivers are even ruder. Here's what Insurify said about Evansville:
Diploma change needed, but comes with concerns
I pulled up to Chick-fil-A the other day and my bill was $7.03. So, I grabbed a $10 bill and pulled three pennies out of my change bin. I handed it to the young cashier, who said, “Your change is $3, right?” No doubt something has gone wrong with our educational system. And perhaps experiences […]
Indiana pastors convene, look ahead at annual convention
The 56th annual session of the MLK Memorial Baptist State Convention concludes with president’s reflections. The 56th annual session of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Baptist State Convention rallies around the successful conclusion of its statewide convention held July 8-11, 2024, at the historic St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Indianapolis hosted by Pastor Phillip L. Shobe. The meeting brought together pastors in the convention from East Chicago, Gary and Indianapolis to examine and amplify its goals and initiatives for the upcoming year.
AUDIO: The McCormick-Goodin Property Tax Plan is Here
NEW CASTLE, Ind. — You now know the official plan of tax attack from the Democratic ticket for governor and lieutenant governor. In a virtual press conference Thursday, gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick revealed what she calls the “McCormick-Goodin Commonsense Property Tax Relief Plan”, also named after the lieutenant governor nominee Terry Goodin. The plan calls […] The post AUDIO: The McCormick-Goodin Property Tax Plan is Here appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Josie and Ivory are a Bonded Pair Looking for their Forever Home in the Evansville Area
The Vanderburgh Humane Society is hosting a BOGO cat special, and this bonded pair is included!. The Vanderburgh Humane Society (VHS) in Evansville has pets of all shapes and sizes. Or, as Executive Director, Kendall Paul likes to say when she stops by the studio on Thursdays, "all makes and models, and all certified pre-owned." They also have them in all ages, from puppies and kittens that are weeks old to dogs and cats who have been around awhile. So there is an excellent likelihood that the VHS will have a pet that fits your lifestyle! Each week we feature a pet of the week with the VHS, and this week we've got two sisters, who are good with kids and other pets, and they would love to go home with you!
Man accused of fatally shooting victim in Highlands appears in court
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The man accused of shooting and killing a man in the fatal Original Highlands shooting appeared in court on Friday. Richie Williams, 37, is charged with murder and possession of a handgun by a prohibited person. He is charged for the fatal shooting that happened in...
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