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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. […]
Construction Begins at Former Diamond Galleria On Evansville’s East Side
It's not a jewelry store, not a bakery, and not a car wash. So what is moving into the corner lot at Vogel Road and Burkhardt Road on Evansville's East side?. Last January, LKASAM Investments, LLC filed a rezoning request with the Evansville City Council to build a Take 5 Car Wash on the lot currently occupied by the former Diamond Galleria jewelry store. Those plans were turned down and now the property is getting another makeover.
EPD release drone and bodycam footage from Lewis Avenue shooting
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- The Evansville Police Department has released body camera and drone footage of an officer involved shooting that took place on July 2 on Lewis Avenue. Authorities say that they were called to the same residence four times within the span of two days, including Tuesday’s fatal shootout with Evansville Police Officers that […]
Weekly food giveaway continues at Y&E
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - In Evansville, Young and Established continued its food giveaway for the community. Since December , Young and Established has been doing a weekly food giveaway. They give away food items such as vegetables, meat products, and other healthy food items. The food they give away is...
ECHO Housing will operate The House of Bread and Peace
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — ECHO Housing and Community Development will now operate The House of Bread and Peace in Evansville. For decades, the home has stood to offer shelter to homeless women and children in the area. ECHO says that’s not going to change under its leadership. Under the merger, ECHO will be the one […]
Independence Day celebrations prepare for fireworks across Kentucky and southern Indiana
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — From parades to neighborhood festivals, Independence Day celebrations took place on both sides of the Ohio River on Thursday. Over in Jeffersonville, Indiana the city held its annual 4th of July Parade that went right through downtown. There was no lack of patriotism as both parade participants and spectators were decked out in red, white and blue.
Owensboro doctor's license on 5 year probation after patient overdose
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - An Owensboro doctor’s license is on probation for the next five years. Records show Dr. Jeremy Luckett agreed to supervise and accept responsibility for the care given by physicians assistant Julie Anne Salisbury. He then signed an application for her to prescribe controlled substances. The...
Columbus inclusive playground getting much needed repairs
Columbus made headlines with its new Nexus Park fieldhouse this past year. A multi-million dollar recreation investment transformed a former mall. Some parents such as Allie Burbrink said she's hoping the city won’t forget about its other parks. “I just don't want our town to forget about the lowly...
Motorcyclist killed in southern Indiana crash
JACKSON COUNTY, Indiana — A man is dead after a fatal motorcycle crash Wednesday afternoon in southern Indiana. At about 1:30 p.m., the Jackson County Sheriff's Department responded to a crash near CR 300 East and CR 300 South, just east of State Road 39 in Brownstown Township. Investigators...
Cruise-in Brings the Return of Dirty Laundry to Hope Town Square Friday
The Hope Town Square will be rockin' with hot rods and rock and roll as First Friday’s Cruise-in to Hope returns at 5 p.m. Friday rain or shine. Dirty Laundry will perform with all proceeds going to breast cancer awareness, says Jason Eckart, Hope Town Manager.
Southern Indiana cake shop set to reopen after fire destroys building
NEW ALBANY, Ind. (WDRB) -- Nearly 6 months after a fire tore through a cake shop and apartment building, the shop is reopening a mile down the road. Cake Ladies Dream Shoppe has been open in New Albany for 54 years, serving the community with candy and cake decorating items.
Clarksville’s Bubba’s 33 donating $1 for every Patriot Burger sold
CLARKSVILLE, Ind. (WAVE) - A fundraiser in southern Indiana is helping veterans in the community. Clarksville’s Bubba’s 33 and Homes For Our Troops are working together to raise money to help build specially adapted custom homes for severely injured post 9-11 veterans. From July 4 through July 31,...
Linton parade postponed until 2:30 p.m.
LINTON, Ind. (WTWO) — The annual Fourth of July parade in Linton is postponed for several hours today because of weather concerns. This year marks the 118th time the Freedom Festival Parade will be held. It’s the largest Independence Day parade in Indiana and will feature more than 100 floats, marching bands, jeeps, clowns, and […]
Four Seek Title Of Catfish Queen
The 39th annual Shoals Catfish Festival is about to get underway, and four lovely girls will seek the title of Catfish Queen for 2024 this Friday evening. The event gets underway on the stage in front of the Recycling Center, at 6:30 p.m. The Queen candidates are pictured above. Shown standing, from left to right, are Emma Holt, daughter of Jonathan and Jill Holt; Elly Rader, daughter of James and Sarah Sexton; Kenley Shaw, daughter of Benjamin and Kellie Shaw; and Brilyn Chandler, daughter of Brittany Chandler and Willie Bradley. — Shoals News Photo by Audra P. Deckard.
Knox County sets up free clinic for students to get vaccinated
VINCENNES, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— Knox County is determined to help get their students ready for the upcoming school year by setting up an easy way to get their necessary vaccines. With the new school year just a few months away Knox county is starting an event to make sure young residents are ready with their necessary […]
State Board of Accounts finds Staggs did not deposit more than $70,000 in utility receipts
OOLITIC—The Town of Oolitic has received the State Board of Accounts Special Investigation Report into former Town Clerk-Treasuerer Jessica Staggs’s handling of town funds. According to the report, they have forwarded the information to the Indiana Attorney General and Lawrence County Prosecutor’s Office so that charges can be...
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