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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.
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,...
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...
Vincennes Fourth of July Celebrations
Thursday evening marks the annual Fourth of July Celebration at and around Patrick Henry Square in Vincennes. Fourth of July activities start ramping up downtown with the annual Fourth of July parade staring at six that evening, and ending with fireworks over the Wabash River at dusk. The City Fire...
Plans unveiled for Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park by Hot Rod Association
INDIANAPOLIS — The National Hot Rod Association announced its future building plans at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park which includes a new Wally Parks Tower, renovated suites, a new entrance for fans, a location change for the professional pits, and much more. “We’re very excited to introduce these plans for Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. […]
One-and-done IU basketball star Romeo Langford is on 76ers summer league roster
Former IU basketball one-and-done star Romeo Langford has another opportunity lined up this summer. The New Albany, Ind. product appeared on the Philadelphia 76ers summer league roster released today. Langford is listed by Philadelphia at 6-foot-5 and 216 pounds. Now 24, Langford most recently played for the Salt Lake City...
Nearly 100 pounds of drugs seized in traffic stop in Hopkinsville
HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. (WSMV) - Nearly 100 pounds of illicit drugs were seized during a traffic stop in Hopkinsville on Wednesday evening, according to police. Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle after the driver allegedly disregarded a stop sign. After an investigation, the vehicle was searched and officers found...
Kentucky Man Killed By Fellow Customer In Gun Shop After They Accidentally Shot Him
In a tragic series of events, a Kentucky man died at a local gun shop after a fellow customer accidentally shot him. The customer had been manipulating the firearm. In a statement, the Kentucky State Police's Campbellsburg Post, Post 5, said that the shooting happened in Carroll County on Saturday, June 29. They are currently investigating exactly what happened, but the shooting happened at the Humphrey's Double H Sales gun shop.
“Soul Survivor” VBS program fills Gospel Mission Church with faith and fun
It’s Vacation Bible School season, and Rockport’s Gospel Mission Church completed its “Soul Survivor” VBS program Friday after a busy week of faith and fun. Thursday’s event began with a skit in which actors portrayed the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. Classes throughout the rest of the evening focused on this story of the Bible, and elaborated on John the Baptist and his role in the Christian Bible, as well as Christ’s subsequent 40 days and nights in the desert.
Kentucky, Indiana Counties on Alert for Severe Thunderstorms Until 7 PM
Louisville, KY – A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for parts of northern and northeastern Kentucky until 7 p.m. today. According to the US National Weather Service Wilmington, OH, the watch encompasses major cities including Louisville, Lexington, and Elizabethtown. Several counties in southern Indiana, such as Clark, Floyd, and Harrison, are also under the watch. The advisory warns of potential tornadoes, isolated hail up to quarter size, and scattered wind gusts reaching up to 70 mph.
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 […]
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