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Urgent Silver Alert Issued for Missing 19-Year-Old Mia Wilson, Feared in Extreme Danger Near Indianapolis
Community concern is mounting as Indiana State Police issue a Silver Alert for 19-year-old Mia Wilson, who vanished from Greensburg, a town positioned 47 miles southeast of Indianapolis. According to WRTV, Wilson was last spotted on Wednesday, July 17, around 6 p.m. She is described as an Asian female, 5 feet 2 inches in height, and weighing 136 pounds, with brown hair and eyes. She was clothed in a pink top, black skirt, and blue and green Nike shoes at her last sighting.
When does school start in Warrick County?
WARRICK COUNTY, Ind. — Students and families have less than a month left before the first day of school in Warrick County. Starting the first full week of August, the Warrick County School Corporation will have two teacher workdays prior to the first day of school. Here's what to know. ...
Gov. Holcomb traveling to Australia, Singapore for next economic development trip
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Gov. Eric Holcomb is set to begin his next international economic development trip. He’s expected to depart Indianapolis on Saturday for Australia and then return from Singapore on Tuesday, July 30. The trip will focus on growing partnerships in order to advance mutually beneficial economic...
28-year anniversary of Illinois’s biggest rainfall in recorded history
A swath of heavy rainfall occurred across portions of south central Wisconsin, northeast Illinois, and northwest Indiana on July 17-18, 1996. From the National Weather Service: The heaviest rainfall was observed near Aurora, Illinois, with a maximum point rainfall of 16.94 inches in a 24-hour period. The 24-hour rainfall measured near Aurora remains the statewide record (as […]
IN DNR asks for feedback on accessibility at properties statewide
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (INDOT) invites residents of Indiana to share their experiences with accessibility at DNR properties across the state. The DNR says it wishes to create a “welcoming environment” for all guests while retaining natural experiences. The department’s new accessibility webpage, provides information on accessible activities like […]
Students voice concerns newly proposed high school diplomas will minimize band classes
As teachers continue to share concerns over the proposed changes to Indiana’s high school diplomas, students and parents have their own worries about what the shift to diplomas focused on work-based learning requirements would mean for their education. The Indiana Department of Education is considering making drastic changes to...
SOUTHWEST DUBOIS SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Southwest Dubois School Corporation held their regular board meeting on Thursday night in preparation for the coming school year. The Corporation announced that it was awarded a 2024 Digital Learning Grant for $50,000. The grant will be used to fund technology and curriculum to support the development of an E- sports program as part of its Digital Citizenship. Additionally, it will be used for Universal Design for a learning tool with Snap and Read, as well as Professional Development with HECC and Gaming Concepts.
Girl thrown off Indiana fair ride ‘headfirst’ prompts investigation
The Department of Homeland Security is investigating an amusement ride after a girl was thrown from it Monday at the Dubois County 4-H Fair in Huntingburg. Anna Deorto was on the ride with the 14-year-old girl. She said the two’s shared seatbelt was not secured properly, and ride workers skipped over their belt before starting the ride.
Jarred Howard steps down after 24 years as Forest Park baseball coach
FERDINAND, Ind. — Jarred Howard has a simple reason for this decision even if it was among the toughest he's made. The Forest Park baseball coach announced he is stepping down after 24 seasons in charge. He routinely had one of the top programs in the Pocket Athletic Conference and leaves as the...
New study hoping to bring sports complex to Spencer Co.
SANTA CLAUS, Ind. (WFIE) - It always seems to be Christmas in Santa Claus, Indiana, even at the Visitors Bureau Center. Officials are working to put the county on the map for other reasons too during Santa’s off season. “There are a lot of sports enthusiasts in Spencer County...
Barn fire in Dubois County closes Schnellville Road
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials with the Dubois County Sheriff’s Office say a barn fire closed Schnellville Road for several hours. Schnellville Road is now back open to drivers. Officials are asking drivers to be cautious in the area.
Over 100 EVSC students are on a bus seat waitlist
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Applications are now closed to get your EVSC student a seat on the bus. EVSC Chief Communication Officer Jason Woebkenberg says out of over 10,000 students, hundreds were denied a seat, at least for now. Woebkenberg says they’ve had the application process to get a seat...
Gage Bobe named Men’s Basketball Graduate Assistant
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Gage Bobe's journey with the University of Evansville men's basketball program began as a walk-on in 2019. After earning a scholarship, Bobe worked his way into the starting lineup on a regular basis. With his playing career complete, Bobe will remain with the program as a graduate assistant.
Evansville man accused of charging at officer after hit-and-run crash
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - An accident Thursday night led the arrest of a 41-year-old man on several charges, including battery against a public safety official. Around 10:30 p.m., Evansville Police officers were called to the intersection of Covert and S. Weinbach Avenue for a hit-and-run with injury. Officers found the...
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