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New programs to help EWSU customers save money
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- A new program rolls out today to help Evansville Water and Sewer Utility customers save money. Beginning today, customers can apply for the new Leak Repair Program which is designed to reduce water usage and save more money over time. Eligible customers can sign up for the program and receive up to […]
EPD recognizes brave officers, new appointments, and big promotions
The Evansville Police Department is recognizing some officers for their bravery and dedication while introducing their newest men and women taking on the badge. EPD recognizes brave officers, new appointments, and big promotions. The Evansville Police Department is recognizing some officers for their bravery and dedication while introducing their newest...
Evansville man charged after months-long narcotic investigation
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Authorities arrested an Evansville man on Monday following an investigation into the sale of methamphetamine, fentanyl and heroin that began back in April. According to an affidavit, detectives with the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force received numerous tips about drug sales at a residence in the 400 block of Michigan Street. […]
Indiana’s Washington Square Mall Covered By a Black Tarp: Seeking Answers
There have been rumblings of some construction inside Washington Square Mall, so my investigation continues. That is a question a lot of folks are asking on social media and in the NextDoor app. I stopped in and asked a few questions, but I didn't leave with any solid answers. Multiple...
On alert for dangerous heat Tuesday, heavy rain Tuesday night into Wednesday
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Today was a First Alert Weather Day as our heat index values peaked between 100 and 110° this afternoon. We will remain on alert for another dangerously hot day tomorrow, and I have extended the First Alert Weather Day through Tuesday night into Wednesday morning due to a risk of heavy rain and storms that will then break this heat wave.
Final Days! Win A 2024 Nissan Versa Or $20,000 Easterseals ‘Cool Car, Cold Cash’ Raffle!
Time is running out to get your tickets for Easterseals Rehabilitation Center's epic "Cool Car, Cold Cash" Raffle, sponsored by the amazing Old National Bank, is heating up and tickets are selling fast. The Grand Prize is a Dream Garage (or Wallet) Come True. That's right – you could be...
BREAKING: Excessive heat forces Women’s Hospital Classic indoors
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – The Women’s Hospital Classic tennis tournament halted play due to excessive heat this morning. Eyewitness News was told a match can not be played outdoors if on-court temperatures exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Around 11:00 a.m. CT, the on-court temperature read 111 degrees Fahrenheit, citing grounds for a stoppage. Tournament officials say […]
Worship 24/7 Comes To Houston & Evansville
The network has launched on Hope Media Group’s 91.3 K217GB and KSBJ-HD2 Houston and 100.1 W261CW/91.5 WJWA-HD4 Evansville. The Houston signal had been carrying the group’s Spanish Christian “Vida Unida” network, while the Evansville translator had been carrying Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation’s 90.7 WPSR Evansville. Worship 24/7 is also heard on Hope Media Group’s 96.3 KKWA West Linn/Portland OR via an LMA that took effect last October.
USI WXC/T&F signs seven
EVANSVILLE, Ind.—University of Southern Indiana Women's Cross Country/Track & Field coach Mike Hillyard announced the signings of seven student-athletes for the upcoming 2024-25 seasons. Joining the Screaming Eagles is redshirt sophomore Ellie Hall (Ferdinand, Indiana) as well as freshmen Addison Applegate (Corydon, Indiana), Hadessah Austin (Attica, Indiana), Emma Deweese...
After years of waiting, Evansville church to receive massive cathedral pipe organ
EVANSVILLE – After years of planning, the St. Benedict Cathedral is making headway on its new Cathedral pipe organ. And for everyone involved, it's a great experience to see what the future looks like for the cathedral after a decade of planning for the move. "We've been talking about it for quite a while...
Storms spawning a EF1 tornado in Iowa on Monday were part of a derecho. What to know:
The storm that Iowans experienced Monday was part of a derecho. “The derecho began in Iowa and went through portions of Illinois and southern Wisconsin into Indiana and southern Michigan,” Matthew Elliott, a warning coordination meteorologist with the Storm Prediction Center and National Weather Service, said in an email to the Des Moines...
Parkview Regional Medical Center Among Best Hospitals in Indiana
U.S. News evaluated 160 hospitals in Indiana. Five meet high U.S. News standards and are recognized as Best Regional Hospitals. The number 1 hospital in Indiana is Indiana University Health Medical Center. Pakview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, was ranked No. 4, tied with Community Hospital-Munster. Parkview received high performing...
I&M: Less than 8,000 customers remain without power following storms
(WPTA) - Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) has provided another update after 16,000 customers were without power Tuesday morning after a line of thunderstorms moved through the area. I&M says more than 70% of those affected have had their power restored noting that less than 8,000 customers are without power as of 1 p.m.
Anheuser-Busch Donates Drinking Water to Indiana Fire Department
An effort to get more cans of emergency drinking water to local fire departments is underway, thanks to Anheuser-Busch and the National Volunteer Fire Council. Emergency preparedness is something we hear a lot about, particularly around September during National Preparedness Month. The public service announcements and alerts used to roll right over my head, but now, as a married man with a house and several animals, it's something I keep in mind a little more these days. Disasters can happen at any time, as was clearly seen earlier this week when multiple weather hazards hit the area. If you ask me, preparing for disaster is not only an individual responsibility but also a community responsibility.
Red-state cities and suburbs are becoming more diverse
Growth in Asian, Black and Hispanic communities is transforming cities and suburban counties, especially in red states such as Florida, Indiana and Texas, according to a new Stateline analysis. The presidential swing states of Georgia, Nevada and Pennsylvania also were among the fastest-changing states. Nationally, the share of the non-white population grew in 47 states […] The post Red-state cities and suburbs are becoming more diverse appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
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