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EPD: Woman throws drink on gas station clerk while trespassing
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Evansville Police say a woman got arrested after an incident at a local gas station. Officers were called to investigate a fight at the Circle K on West Columbia Street on Tuesday afternoon. At the scene, police talked to an employee who said Heather McDaniel...
Residents Asked to Take Survey Regarding Owner-Occupied Rehab Program
The City of Lawrenceburg is applying for grant funding through OCRA. (Lawrenceburg, Ind.) - The City of Lawrenceburg is applying for grant funding through the Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) for an Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation program. This program would fund improvements to owner-occupied homes within the city limits. Under...
Vietnam War veteran’s, son’s military careers bonded by Purple Heart
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Ribbons, pendants, and medals can tell you a lot about a military member’s service, but one medal stands alone to recognize the wounded. The Purple Heart is given to U.S. armed forces who were killed or injured while serving. Among the honors recipients is Army veteran...
Wife arrested after allegedly chasing, shooting at husband spotted with other woman
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A Louisville woman was arrested Tuesday after police say she was involved with a violent car chase with her husband and another woman. According to arrest documents, 46-year-old Joy Craft is charged with two counts of wanton endangerment. Police say Craft spotted her husband returning home...
Missing 14-year-old found safe
Wilder Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 14-year-old. On Monday, July 22, around 1:35 p.m., Xavier Bruin left his home on his own and is not believed to be in any danger, according to the police department. Bruin was wearing a white t-shirt, white/grey...
WARNING: Produce Recalled From MI, OH, IN Stores Due To Listeria
Making sure we eat enough healthy foods is a top priority for ourselves and our families. And that's why many of us buy plenty of fruits and vegetables. However, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio are urged to check their refrigerators for produce included in an expanded recall in these states. Produce...
Indiana officials say state finances 'healthy' even as reserves decline
(The Center Square) – Indiana closed its books for the 2024 fiscal year this week, and while the state’s surplus fell by nearly 13% from the previous year, Gov. Eric Holcomb and other officials said the year-end report showed the state’s financial standing remains solid. When the fiscal year ended June 30, Indiana finished with a surplus of $2.55 billion in its coffers. That total was down nearly $375 million from 2023. Operating revenues rose 1.5% from last year to $21.91 billion. ...
Two southern Indiana education centers receive $175K for youth apprenticeship pilot programs
INDIANAPOLIS – Two education training sites in southern Indiana were each awarded $175,000 to launch youth apprenticeship pilots in their local communities. Southern Indiana Education Center in Jasper and Southern Indiana Works in New Albany were among four facilities chosen for the awards. Ascend Indiana, the talent and workforce...
Yelp Elites Claim This is the Best Fried Chicken in Indiana
The battle for the best fried chicken title continues in Indiana as Yelp Elites unveil their new favorite. Growing up in southern Indiana, fried chicken was a staple at my house. My family would usually order it from our local grocery store after church on Sunday, and it was always a meal I looked forward to. I've had a lot of great fried chicken over the years, so it's quite hard to pick a favorite. Some of the major chains that stick out in my mind are Church's Texas Chicken and Bojangles, but my regular go-to place is the JayC Food Store. That said, one restaurant in Indiana is now said to have the best fried chicken in the state.
Indiana State Police is accepting applications for a regional dispatcher at the Toll Road Regional Dispatch Center
ELKHART CO.- The Indiana State Police is accepting applications to be a Regional Dispatcher at the Toll Road Post to staff the Regional Dispatch Center that operates out of the facility at 52422 County Road 17. This dispatch center covers the length of the Toll Road and the Bremen District....
Police Warn Indiana Parents Against Back-to-School Photo Trend
If you plan on taking photos of your kids on their first day of school, there are some things that you need to know about before you post them on social media. Summer break is nearing its end. It feels like just yesterday, the kiddos were getting out of school and eager to take advantage of summer. In less than a month's time, kids will be returning to school. By now, you might have already started back-to-school shopping for clothes and supplies so the kiddos will be looking sharp on their first day back. Over the past few years, there has been a trend on social media where parents take photos of their kids on the first day of school posing with a sign to celebrate the first day of a new school year. These signs could be revealing more personal information about your child than you realize, and can all be used by predators, scammers, and other people looking to endanger your child, family, or finances.
Indiana State Fair: Themes, Discounts, and Free Activities
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Fair is rolling out a lineup of themed days, exclusive discounts, and free activities to spice up this year’s festivities. The fair runs from Friday, Aug. 2, to Sunday, Aug. 18, with no events on Mondays. Please take note of the following special discounts and themed days at the […] The post Indiana State Fair: Themes, Discounts, and Free Activities appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Former Lt. Col. to Hold Book Signing, Meet & Greet at American Legion Post in Lawrenceburg
The event takes place this Friday. (Lawrenceburg, Ind.) - Former Lt. Col. USMC Stuart Scheller will be in Lawrenceburg on Friday. Scheller, the author of "Crisis in Command," will take part in a book signing and meet and greet at the American Legion Post 239 in Lawrenceburg from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Connect With Evansville, IN First Responders at the 2024 National Night Out Event
You are invited to come out on a warm (hopefully not hot), summer evening, and spend time with members of the Evansville Police Department, along with other first responders from the Evansville area at the annual National Night Out coming up in early August. The History of National Night Out.
OrthoWorx CEO Named To Indianapolis Business Journal’s Indiana 250 List For 2nd Consecutive Year
OrthoWorx announced Bob Vitoux, president and CEO, has been named to the Indianapolis Business Journal’s Indiana 250 list for the second consecutive year. The annual list recognizes the state’s most influential and impactful leaders across business, philanthropy, the arts, government and not-for-profits. “It’s truly an honor to have...
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