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Brooklyn Clements Chooses University of Louisville Cheerleading Over Top Programs
Brooklyn Clements, a Bullitt East senior, chose to join the University of Louisville's cheerleading program over other top college offers, including Alabama and Kentucky. Clements will be transitioning from Bullitt East's cheerleading and track programs to the Louisville team. Her gymnastic background, specifically in pole vault, contributed to her success...
Indiana Arts Commission invests in Jasper Community Arts
JASPER, Ind. (WEVV)— The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) announced it has awarded $15,745 to Jasper Community Arts through the Arts Organization Support grant program. During its June 14 Quarterly Business Meeting, the Commission approved funding recommendations for the Arts Project Support and Arts Organization Support grant programs. Between the...
Construction underway at Facebook Meta's 600-acre site in southern Indiana's River Ridge
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. (WDRB) -- Facebook parent company Meta is among several national businesses that are building facilities in the River Ridge area of southern Indiana. The River Ridge Commerce Center is in a constant state of flux, with ongoing construction projects throughout the area. Currently, crews are in various stages of building or renovating facilities including for the Cheesecake Factory.
Weather Impact Alert Day issued for Sunday and Monday for storm chances
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The WHAS11 Impact Weather Team has issued an alert day for Sunday and Monday as showers and thunderstorms are expected to impact for several spots across Kentuckiana. There is no highlighted risk for severe weather at this time, but that forecast may change as we guide...
Indiana Law Enforcement Warns of Latest Phone Scam
Another Day. Another Scam. It seems the more technologically advanced we get as a society, the easier it becomes for those with ill intent to prey on their victims and the latest warning from one Indiana law enforcement agencies in and around Evansville are alerting residents to the latest scam.
Police Warn Indiana Parents Against Back-to-School Photo Trend
If you plan on taking photos of your kids on their first day of school, there are some things that you need to know about before you post them on social media. Summer break is nearing its end. It feels like just yesterday, the kiddos were getting out of school and eager to take advantage of summer. In less than a month's time, kids will be returning to school. By now, you might have already started back-to-school shopping for clothes and supplies so the kiddos will be looking sharp on their first day back. Over the past few years, there has been a trend on social media where parents take photos of their kids on the first day of school posing with a sign to celebrate the first day of a new school year. These signs could be revealing more personal information about your child than you realize, and can all be used by predators, scammers, and other people looking to endanger your child, family, or finances.
Award winning film debuting at Indy Short Film Fest
The state of Indiana played a significant role in the making of a highly talked-about short film. The Ice Cream Man tells the story of a popular Jewish ice cream parlor owner who must choose between death and resistance during World War II. The movie has won several awards and is set to debut at the Indy […]
Vote now: Who is the Courier & Press preseason high school football Player of the Year?
The high school football season is right around the corner. The Courier & Press sports staff has begun preparations for our preseason coverage. First up was our annual players to watch list and next week team-by-team previews will commence. But who gets the nod for Courier & Press preseason Player of the Year? ...
4 vehicle crash closes 2 lanes on Watterson
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A four vehicle crash has blocked two lanes of westbound traffic on the Watterson Expressway just past Poplar Level Road. The right two lanes and the on-ramp from Poplar Level are closed as crews work on the crash, which occurred at the 13.1 mile marker just after 5 p.m.
Quinn: Corn Recovered Nicely From Storms, Wind Damage
Two different storm systems that swept through Indiana in recent weeks left some fields ponded and had farmers a bit concerned about their corn. “I had some pictures sent to me, actually saw some of my neighbor’s corn here in West Lafayette the day after that, that was leaning pretty good,” explains Purdue Extension’s Dan ‘Corn’ Quinn on the latest Purdue Crop Chat Podcast from Hoosier Ag Today.
Indiana Michigan Power transitioning to cleaner energy sources
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Indiana Michigan Power recently filed plans with the Michigan Public Service Commission for additional energy generation sources that include solar, wind and natural gas. The transition to cleaner energy sources supports I&M’s goal of achieving net zero carbon dioxide emission by 2045, according to a...
Winning $4M Mega Millions ticket sold in Indiana
Someone bought a winning $4 million Mega Millions ticket in Indiana. The winning entry matched five numbers but missed the Mega Ball. The 4X Megaplier means the ticket is worth $4 million. Megaplier is an optional add-on available in some states that multiples a non-jackpot prize by a factor of 2, 3, 4 or 5 […]
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