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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...
Local law enforcement issues reminder on stop arm violations as new school year nears
Students from Dubois County are preparing to head back to school for the 2024-2025 school year, which means you will see school buses on our roads. The Jasper Police Department, Dubois County Prosecutor’s Office, and the Greater Jasper Consolidated School Corporation want to remind everyone to be vigilant for stopped school buses while they are picking up and dropping off students on roadways. You must stop for school buses and don’t attempt to pass. It is the law.
Indiana man wanted for kidnapping and rape apprehended in Simpson County
FRANKLIN, Ky. – A man wanted out of Indiana is facing multiple charges after a pursuit led to his arrest in Simpson County. On Tuesday, July 23 around 9 a.m., the Kentucky State Police says it received a call from Marion County, Indiana law enforcement requesting assistance to locate Cody Ray Medsker, 28, of New Castle, Indiana.
Preparing your kids to go back to school
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- With school just weeks away, doctors all over the U.S. are encouraging parents to prepare their children. Kentucky and Indiana school systems require exams for certain ages. Whether you’re getting your child ready by getting them vaccinated with the proper shots or by starting a routine, taking any steps to prepare your child can make a major difference in their school experience.
Customers, advocates ask state to say no to CenterPoint settlement that would raise rates
EVANSVILLE — With CenterPoint's proposed settlement on the table, customers and consumer advocates are asking the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission to say no. "Please have compassion for us in Southern Indiana and deny this rate hike," a customer letter filed by the Office of Utility Consumer Counselor states. "I hope this rate...
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