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Here are Greater Cincinnati's best 10 running backs in high school football in 2024
With the start of another high school football season around the corner, The Enquirer is ranking the best players in Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana. While some coaches prefer lighting up the scoreboard with an air-raid offense, there are still plenty of offenses led by the ground game. These bruising backs help set the tone in the trenches and polish off drives with end-zone plunges. Greater Cincinnati has had no shortage of talented runners in...
IRG of Pennsylvania could receive sizable federal loan
The United States Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Programs Office has announced what it calls a conditional commitment for a loan guarantee of up to $182.6 million to International Recycling Group Erie Inc. (IRG Erie) to help finance its construction of a plastics recycling facility (PRF) in Erie, Pennsylvania. Funds...
Indiana man sentenced for antisemitic voicemails left with Anti-Defamation League
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indiana man was sentenced to two years in federal prison for making antisemitic threats. An indictment in the Southern District of Indiana said Andrzej Boryga, 67, threatened to kill Jewish people in voicemail messages left at Anti-Defamation League offices in New York, Texas, Colorado, and Nevada. Court records show Boryga left […]
Age Group Talents Shine at Indiana Swimfest 2024
LCM (50m) The Indiana Swimfest took place from July 11 to July 14 at the IUPUI Natatorium in Indianapolis, Indiana. The state of Indiana has long been renowned for its ability to produce top-tier swimming talent, having placed 6 swimmers on the US Olympic team, more than any other state.
Several Kentucky schools remain with vacant positions
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEVV) — With a 24% turnover rate last year, the Commonwealth is seeing its fair share of struggles when it comes to the teacher shortage. Open positions from bus drivers, custodians, technicians, and teachers fill school districts. Here in the Tri-State, we looked at the numbers:. Hopkins...
AT&T holding hiring event in Evansville call center with $2,500 signing bonus
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — AT&T will be holding a hiring event in Evansville, with an extra incentive for interested applicants. AT&T will be hosting its next hiring event on Thursday, July 25, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The company says it's hoping to fill 200 full-time customer service...
Beyond the Call of Duty honors Sgt. Heather Glenn
TELL CITY Ind. (WEHT) – Citizens gathered at City Hall to meet the nonprofit organization, Beyond the Call of Duty. Many reflected on Tell City’s own Sgt. Heather Glenn who made the ultimate sacrifice in 2023. Chief of Police, Derrick Lawalin says, “I’m sure there’s probably some that feel like it’s it’s kind of a constant […]
Consumer advocates: CenterPoint rate increase unfair to residents, favors industrial companies
The southern Indiana utility CenterPoint has proposed a settlement in its request to raise customers’ rates. While companies like Toyota and Marathon Petroleum have signed on to the settlement, the city of Evansville and consumer advocates haven’t. CenterPoint Energy wants to recover the cost of things like replacing...
Prep sports: Former Verona AD Joel Zimba heading to Evansville University
Joel Zimba is stepping down as the Verona Area High School Director of Athletics after being hired for an athletic administrative role at the University of Evansville. Evansville announced on social media on Wednesday, July 17, the hiring of Zimba as executive deputy athletic director for external relations. Zimba spent five years as the Verona AD.
House fire in Owensboro believed to be started by a motorcycle
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - The Owensboro Fire Department is investigating a house fire that happened Tuesday evening. Firefighters shared photos on social media from the scene in the 900 block of Conway Avenue. OFD says initial reports indicated the fire started from a motorcycle on the front porch. Crews reported...
19-year-old arrested in connection to shots fired incident in Owensboro
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - One person was taken into custody as a result of an investigation that begin earlier this month in Owensboro. On July 11, OPD officers were called to the area of W. 9th Street and Moreland Avenue for a report of shots fired. A thorough investigation of...
Iconic Indiana ice cream shop plays starring role in short film
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The Indy Shorts International Film Festival is this week, and it includes a world premiere that prominently features a popular Hoosier restaurant. The iconic Columbus, Indiana ice cream shop known for serving up sundaes with a side of historical charm now has a new claim to fame: star of a film.
Britton retiring from professional baseball
Shocking news from the ranks of Minor League Baseball made its rounds over the weekend as 2017 Batesville graduate Zach Britton announced his retirement from professional baseball. Britton has spent the past four seasons inside the Toronto Blue Jays and has spent the past two years with Double-A affiliate New...
Trial underway for Spencer Co. woman accused in battery of a child
SPENCER CO, Ind. (WFIE) - In Spencer County, the trial got underway this week for the Rockport woman accused of hurting a child. Ariel Ragan is charged with battery with seriously bodily injury, neglect of a dependent, and battery in the presence of a child. [Previous: Bond set at $30K...
Jasper to work on multi-use trail project
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials say as part of the Multi-Use Trail Extension Project, the city of Jasper and its contractor will be doing work associated with the multi-use trail along Northwood Avenue from Newton Street to St. Charles Street. City officials say this work will require the closure of the eastbound and the center […]
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