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18-year-old murder suspect arrested in Knox County
VINCENNES, Ind. (WEVV) — Authorities have arrested an 18-year-old on the charge of murder in Knox County. Jail records show 18-year-old Calvin Wittmer was booked on one count of Murder on Wednesday. The Vincennes Police Department tells 44News the investigation started just before 1 a.m. Wednesday, when officers were...
Summerween fun awaits in downtown Orleans
ORLEANS – Get ready for a spooky good time this Saturday, July 27th. The town of Orleans is hosting a “Summerween” event that promises fun for the whole family. The festivities start at 5:30 p.m. with a thrilling Historic Orleans Scavenger Hunt. Participants will embark on a quest to discover hidden treasures around town, starting at the bandstand. Complete the hunt and win a FREE ice cream from Hometown Scoops.
The $1B proposal to convert Tri-County Mall is not dead yet. Old owners reclaim site
The redevelopment of Springdale's Tri-County Mall is back on after its previous owners − the brains behind the $1.3 billion Artisan Village proposal − reacquired the 73-acre site this week. Property records confirm the mall was purchased on Tuesday for $20 million. According to a press release from MarketSpace Capital, one of...
"Making history in the completely wrong way": JD Vance is really unpopular and "dragging Trump down"
Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, is making history as Donald Trump's 2024 running mate, but not in the way that the Trump campaign had hoped. According to a CNN survey taken after the Republican National Convention, Vance has an approval rating of -6 points, making him the first vice presidential nominee to enter the general election with a negative rating since 1980.
Man arrested in connection with death of Rumpke driver
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - An arrest has been made in the fatal March shooting of a Rumpke driver in Roselawn. Cincinnati Police say Corderrell Lovett, 36, is accused of killing Angel Flores while Flores sat inside the truck. 30-year-old Angel was found shot to death on Eastlawn Drive near Crestlawn Avenue,...
Commission selects candidates for Gateway board positions
After over a year of being short members, the Nominating Commission for Gateway Community and Technical College met on Tuesday to nominate candidates for open positions on Gateway’s Board of Directors. The candidates will now be sent to the governor’s office, which will make appointments to the open seats....
Free backpacks filled with supplies to be given away in Northern Kentucky
COVINGTON, Ky. (WXIX) - An annual back-to-school giveaway in Northern Kentucky returns to help families who need help getting school supplies. Northern Kentucky Harvest’s Backpacks Bonanza will distribute free backpacks filled with school supplies on Saturday, Aug. 10. The project, formerly called Backpacks & Breakfast, has a goal to...
Florence police name new captain and lieutenant
Florence Chief of Police Jeff Mallery announced two promotions within the department during a city council meeting Monday evening. A member of the police department for over 20 years, Lieutenant Nathan Rettig, was promoted to the position of police captain. Rettig has held the positions of officer, corporal, sergeant and lieutenant.
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