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Good Gravy!: Win Holiday World Tickets on the 4th of July
Here at WBKR, we're celebrating the 4th of July with your chance to celebrate Thanksgiving at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana! As you likely know, the Thanksgiving section of the park is home to a brand new family boomerang coaster called Good Gravy!. The new coaster...
U.S. Customs, Border Protection approves proposal for sea cargo terminal in Indiana
PORTAGE, Ind. — Officials with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection recently announced that they have approved a proposal from the Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor to establish the first international sea cargo container terminal on Lake Michigan. According to a news release, the approved proposal will create the only all-water container route to serve the […]
Buddy Walk returns for 26th year
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — The 26th Annual Down Syndrome Association of Northeast Indiana (DSANI) Buddy Walk is returning to Parkview Field on Sept. 14. An acceptance and awareness walk, DSANI’s yearly event celebrates the abilities and accomplishments of those with Down syndrome. The Buddy Walk is the...
IMMIGRATION IMPASSE: Most targeted municipalities appear unfazed as AG Rokita’s sanctuary cities deadline passes
The city of Gary said it is “unwavering in its commitment” to help and welcome all members of its community. (Photo/Davon Clark at Capital B Gary) Although the July 1 deadline that Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita set has passed, only one of four municipalities threatened with legal action if they did not rescind what he called their “illegal sanctuary city” policies appears to have made changes to comply.
Fentanyl and meth seized in Owensboro search warrant
DAVIESS COUNTY, Ky. (WEVV) — A search warrant in Owensboro led to drug dealing charges for one man. Investigator with the Daviess County Sheriff's Office say they served a search warrant at the Owensboro home of Darien McCubbins, on Ruidoso Loop in Colony Mobile Estates. Once inside the home,...
Madisonville man killed in crash with semi
OHIO COUNTY, Ky. (WEVV) — A Madisonville, Kentucky man died in a crash that happened in Ohio County on Thursday. The Ohio County Sheriff's Office says the wreck happened just after midnight in an area of Highway 231 South near Cromwell. When deputies arrived at the scene, they say...
NWS: Preliminary EF-1 tornado damages west Louisville, another hits southern Indiana
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Two tornadoes reportedly caused damage in Louisville and southern Indiana on the Fourth of July. The National Weather Service in Louisville said damage reports along Woodland Avenue, near Catapla Street and Cypress Street, in Louisville were consistence with damage from a preliminary EF-1 tornado. WHAS11 sent...
Evansville Retailer to Close After 60 Years in Business
Paul’s Menswear launched a retirement sale last month, with plans to close doors after over 60 years on the west side of Evansville. While I never personally purchased a suit from Paul’s Menswear, I can certainly appreciate the time that goes into getting a suit or pants tailored. I purchased my first suit in December 2019 when I started going on job interviews after college. Buying my first suit around that time was, to me, a symbol of accomplishment, and it was a great experience. I would imagine many in the Evansville area have similar stories about shopping at Paul’s Menswear.
Father of Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry passes away
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry is mourning the loss of her father. The obituary for Rev. Robert Allen Esters shows he passed away June 30. He had just celebrated his 75th birthday. Rev. Esters grew up in Evansville and was a Central High School Graduate. His obituary...
Poll shows Beshear lacks national name recognition among democrats
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- Kentucky Governor, Andy Beshear’s name has been mentioned as a potential replacement for President Joe Biden, should he pull out of the race. Beshear was one of several Democrat Governors who met with Biden at the White House on Wednesday. However, according to a new poll Beshear lacks name recognition among democrats […]
Southern Indiana ice cream shop gets emergency loan to avoid closure
CLARKSVILLE, Ind. — Yellow caution tape and orange barricades have surrounded the Widows Walk Ice Creamery in Clarksville for several months. "I mean it's tough, it's tough to keep your head above water," owner Jill Dodson said. The ice cream shop's foot traffic has been affected since the town's...
Sgt. Glenn headstone revealed in private ceremony
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Eyewitness News was there as the family of Tell City Police Sergeant Heather Glenn unveiled her headstone during a private ceremony. Last year, Sgt. Glenn was attempting to make an arrest after a domestic violence call at Perry County Memorial Hospital when the suspect pulled out a gun and shot her. […]
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