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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...
EVPL to host Celebration of Summer Community Resource Fair
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — It's a chance to enjoy some fun in the sun, while learning about community resources available in Evansville. The Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library is hosting the event. Organizers say it will take place at Howell Park Friday, July 19th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
VHS hosting ‘Slumber Pawty’ adoption event this weekend
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The Vanderburgh Humane Society is calling all night owls interested in adopting an animal this weekend. They are hosting a ‘Slumber Pawty’ that will be open until 10 p.m. on Saturday. Humane society officials say if you usually have a hard time making it...
September 28th is the Annual Patoka Lake Cleanup
The Patoka Lake Watershed Steering Committee will host its annual Patoka Lake Clean Up Day on Saturday, Sept. 28 in conjunction with National Public Lands Day. The event will begin at 8 a.m. at the Patoka Lake Corps of Engineers office, 4512 N. Cuzco Road, Dubois. Participants of all ages...
Aces’ D-1 transfers in stride with team in offseason workouts
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – The Purple Aces picked up two D-1 transfers in the portal this offseason. Now they are on the floor in offseason workouts with the rest of the team. Tayshawn Comer is a junior guard out of Eastern Kentucky. He had 68 appearances for the Colonels in his two years there, while […]
Man convicted of child molesting in Evansville sentenced
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The man convicted of two counts of child molestation has been sentenced. Elmer Salazar-Hernandez is accused of abusing a girl when she was a small child. Deputies say the victim came forward to officials at Holly’s House in Evansville back in February of 2022. Salazar-Hernandez’s...
Greensburg girl goes missing, statewide Silver Alert issued
GREENSBURG, Ind. – A Statewide Silver Alert has been declared for a Decatur County teenager. The Greensburg Police Department is investigating the disappearance of Mia Wilson, a 19-year-old Asian female. She is 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 136 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a pink top, black skirt, and blue and green Nike shoes.
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