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Driver killed in crash on Waterworks Rd. identified
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Emergency crews were called to a crash on Waterworks Road Wednesday. It happened around 3:10 p.m. near Highway 41. Deputies tell us it was a one car crash, and the driver was ejected. Waterworks Road was blocked from 41 to LST Drive while crews worked the...
OrthoWorx CEO Named To Indianapolis Business Journal’s Indiana 250 List For 2nd Consecutive Year
OrthoWorx announced Bob Vitoux, president and CEO, has been named to the Indianapolis Business Journal’s Indiana 250 list for the second consecutive year. The annual list recognizes the state’s most influential and impactful leaders across business, philanthropy, the arts, government and not-for-profits. “It’s truly an honor to have...
New Details: BGPD investigating fatal crash on Lovers Lane
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department is investigating a fatal crash. Officers responded to a two-vehicle collision on Lovers Lane near Briarwood Elementary on Wednesday at approximately 6:13 a.m. Each vehicle had one occupant operator. One of the vehicle operator’s was pronounced dead at the scene...
Police: Man hides meth in pocket during arrest, gets charged with drug trafficking
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WEVV) — A 25-year-old man was charged with several crimes including meth trafficking in Madisonville after police say they caught him with drugs. Officers say they spotted Tyler Bivins at the One Stop on South Main Street Tuesday night, and knew he had a warrant for his arrest.
Cell phones, reading, state testing: See what’s new as Indiana students head back to school
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news.Across the state, students are heading back to school soon. Students in Beech Grove and Warren Township start classes this week, followed by the rest of Marion County’s districts next week.With a new school year comes new rules about cell phones in classrooms, a new pilot program for shorter but more frequent state testing, and a new policy on holding back students who can’t read based on third grade reading exams.Read more about these changes and others you’ll...
Central Indiana will see thunderstorms Wednesday. Damaging winds, hail and flooding possible
The northern half of Central Indiana may see some thunderstorms this afternoon with damaging winds, hail and localized flooding possible, according to the National Weather Service in Indianapolis. A seven-day Hazardous Weather Outlook has been issued by NWS Indianapolis, with day one being today and tonight. ...
2024 Miss Vanderburgh County Fair named
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- With the the first night of the Vanderburgh County Fair in the books, a new queen has been crowned. Rachel Pohl was given the title of 2024 Miss Vanderburgh County Fair during the Fair Queen Pageant event at the fair on Monday night. Rachel also received the Miss Congeniality award as voted […]
Police: Motorcycle driver hospitalized after hit by car in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Authorities are investigating after a car hit a motorcycle in Evansville. Dispatchers say the call came in just before 2 a.m. at the intersection of Vann Avenue and the Lloyd Expressway. Police say the driver of the motorcycle was taken to the hospital. Officials have not...
Housing construction begins in French Lick’s Klondike subdivision
FRENCH LICK – By the close of 2024, two houses could be constructed in the new Klondike workforce housing development in French Lick. Earlier this month, work began on constructing the first houses that will be built by the French Lick Resort to expand housing in Orange County. Getting...
Enjoy Yummy Food and Ice Cream to Raise Money for Indiana Animal Rescue’s New Building
One Indiana animal rescue is working hard to reach its $1.25 million fundraising goal to build a brand new shelter to house the animals in its care and you can help, all by just eating some yummy food and delicious ice cream!. Saving Lives for 40 Years. Located in Newburgh,...
Garden of the Gods will be closed for at least 2 weeks
A construction project will temporarily close the popular hiking and recreation area known as Garden of the Gods, according to officials with the Shawnee National Forest. Beginning July 29, pavement projects will shut down a majority of service roads and parking lots at Garden of the Gods. The closing includes Pharaoh Campground, which...
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