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Atlas names Parmenter as chief information officer
EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Atlas has named its new chief information officer. In a recent release the company announced the appointment of Ryan Parmenter to chief information officer. In his new role, Parmenter will oversee the information technology functions for Atlas World Group and its 10 subsidiaries, including technology capabilities, resources, and assets, according to the company’s release.
WIN Energy REMC announces new CEO
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – WIN Energy REMC has announced the Board of Directors has selected Leslie Beard as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective August 1. Officials say Beard succeeds Tom Nowaskie, who served as CEO from August 2018 to July 2024. Nowaskie retired from the cooperative on July 31 after more than 45 […]
Indiana’s Washington Square Mall Covered By a Black Tarp: Seeking Answers
There have been rumblings of some construction inside Washington Square Mall, so my investigation continues. That is a question a lot of folks are asking on social media and in the NextDoor app. I stopped in and asked a few questions, but I didn't leave with any solid answers. Multiple...
Vanderburgh County Health Department to host immunization clinic
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Vanderburgh County Health Department will host a Back-to-School Immunization Clinic on July 30. The clinic will be held from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Vanderburgh County Health Department. Officials say children will be seen if they have Medicaid, no insurance and some private insurance. To reduce wait times, […]
Medication Aide accused of taking pills from Evansville nursing home
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A former employee of an assisted living facility in Evansville is facing several charges after authorities say she stole medication meant for patients. 25-year-old Myah Samples is charged with prescription fraud and possession of a controlled substance. Investigators with the Indiana Attorney General’s Office say Samples...
McAlister's Deli offering free tea to customers Thursday for 'Free Tea Day'
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Free tea is on the table at local McAlister's Deli locations this week. McAlister's Deli will be celebrating its 16th annual Free Tea Day on Thursday. Big teas will be available for free and include sweet tea, unsweet tea, tea/lemonade, sweet tea/unsweet tea, flavored teas...
8-year-old left paralyzed after surgery: over $2,000 raised to help her walk
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Chloe Fredrick is an eight-year-old girl diagnosed with Prader-Willi Syndrome from Henderson, Kentucky. Her mother says she loves Barbies, baby dolls and playing with all the other kids. She says she has a big heart for a little girl, she also says Chloe was left paralyzed after a recent surgery. Chloe’s […]
How You Can See Travis Kiss a Pig at the Vanderburgh County Fair
You could make Travis Sams kiss a pig at the Vanderburgh County Fair as a part of a fundraiser contest. The 103rd Vanderburgh County Fair is coming up from July 22nd through 27th at the Vanderburgh County Fairgrounds. It's a week packed full of fun for the entire family. Of course, there will be plenty of food, games, rides, and exhibits at the fair. Plus Motocross on Monday, the rodeo on Tuesday, Parmalee in concert on Wednesday, Farmer pulls on Thursday, pro-tractor pulls on Friday, and the demolition derby on Saturday. However, there will also be another event taking place that week that you might not want to miss out on.
There's a viral post about a missing autistic child in Evansville. And it's a scam
Posts describing a missing child have rocketed around social media in Evansville and across the country the last few days. And they're all a scam. The Facebook posts, which often turn up in yard sale or local news groups, claim a child named Brandan Cooper has been reported missing in whatever town is being targeted at the time. ...
New school board member appointed to replace Amy Word
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - There’s a new EVSC School Board Member. Secretary Mike Duckworth confirms the board appointed Josh Barnett at their meeting Monday night. He replaces Amy Word, who is no longer on the board after she was found guilty of maintaining a common nuisance. Barnett was a...
Capacity Advisory Declared In Henderson
Henderson Municipal Power and Light is warning its customers not to overuse their air conditioning units. A capacity advisory was declared Monday due to expected generator outages and the above-normal temperatures. People are being asked to raise the AC thermostat temperature setting during the day, limit the use of appliances...
Renovations underway at EVPL North Park Branch in Evansville
EVANSVILLE (WEVV) — A phased renovation project at an Evansville public library kicked off. Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library North Park Branch started the first of two phases. The first phase, which consist of the north part of the library, is expected to take three months for completion. The second...
Man accused of pulling gun on woman in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Police in Evansville say they arrested a man Monday after he pulled a gun on a woman. Officers were called to an area of Boeke Road and Riverside Drive around 3 p.m. Monday to investigate a report of a person with a gun. EPD officers...
Walker to be nominated for KBC president
Brad Walker, pastor of Briensburg Baptist Church in Benton will be nominated for president of the Kentucky Baptist Convention at the Nov. 12 Annual Meeting in Paducah. Charles Frazier, former pastor of Zion’s Cause Baptist Church in Benton and now associational mission strategist for the Northern Kentucky Baptist Association, will nominate Walker.
Newburgh House Fire Being Investigated
A Newburgh home sustained a lot of damage after it caught fire Monday evening. Emergency crews were called to the 6700 block of Old Stonehouse Drive around 6:40. Most of the damage was in the back of the house and on the roof. No one was home at the time...
Local News Tuesday, July 16
21MADISONVILLE 0713 Access to a Madisonville school will soon be safer and more convenient. The project at Pride Elementary on Pride Avenue will add a new entrance that will reduce wait times. The work should be completed before December. Officials are hoping that traffic delays and restrictions can be completed by the time classes begin next month.
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