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Flags placed in Metropolis for service of repatriated World War II soldier
METROPOLIS, Ill. — Volunteers of all ages set up 400 American flags Wednesday in Metropolis to honor the U.S. Army Air Corps soldier whose remains were finally repatriated last week after he disappeared during World War II. Volunteers from The Flagman's Mission, an organization that aims to honor the...
Murphysboro hires a pair of soccer coaches
As the soccer scene in Southern Illinois has exploded in recent years, the Murphysboro boys’ and girls’ programs have been near the top of the heap in 1A. Both programs have been led by Michael Lydy. That changed Tuesday night when a pair of hires were made – Tim Bunselmeyer is the new head coach of the boys’ program and Matt Decker is the new girls’ coach.
IDOT checks for post-flooding damage
All in all, an IDOT engineer says Tuesday’s flash flooding did not cause as much damage as one might think. Some bridge deck repairs will be needed on 4 or 5 structures, and there has also been some exposed guardrail posts and damage to the reservoir wall near the city of Nashville.
Current Kentucky team runs past La Familia squad
The Kentucky Wildcats are in the middle of summer workouts, and everyone in the BBN is craving some content out of the practices and scrimmages over at the Joe Craft Center. Well now we get the best of both worlds, as the current Cats roster took to the new Rupp Arena floor and faced off against the UK TBT team, La Familia earlier this week. If early reports indicate anything, Mark Pope and his staff might have a better team than many thought this season.
Accident involving bicycle reported on St. Joe Avenue
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- Vanderburgh County Dispatch says that emergency crews are responding to an accident with injuries in the area of St. Joseph Avenue and Wimberg Road. Officials say that the accident involved a bicycle and that the southbound direction of St. Joseph Avenue was closed for a portion of time, but is now open. […]
GSCO: Man charged with resisting law enforcement during felony arrest
FORT BRANCH, Ind. (WFIE) - Gibson County Sheriff’s Office officials say a man resisted law enforcement while officers were trying to serve him a felony arrest warrant. According to a press release, multiple officers went to the 500 block of North West Street in Fort Branch Wednesday to serve a felony arrest warrant to Taylor Slaton.
Former Mt. Vernon, New Palestine teacher arrested for providing students with drugs, alcohol
GREENFIELD — A former teacher at Mt. Vernon schools and New Palestine schools was arrested for allegedly providing drugs and alcohol to students. 45-year-old Brock Wedgeworth was arrested by Greenfield Police and Fortville Police detectives on Thursday morning. Wedgeworth allegedly provided drugs and alcohol multiple times to former students...
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...
Survivors and Families Sue Illinois State Police, Citing Negligence in Highland Park Shooter's Gun Access
In a growing legal response to the Highland Park parade shooting, a lawsuit has been leveled at the Illinois State Police by survivors and relatives of the deceased, accusing the agency of negligence for its role in allowing accused shooter Robert Crimo III access to firearms. According to the Chicago Tribune, the complaint, which represents surviving family members of Eduardo Uvaldo and other victims, alleges the state police failed to adhere to internal regulations regarding Crimo’s firearm owner’s identification card application.
Illinois news in brief: I-55 reopens after tornado damage; John Deere reverses course on 'cultural' issues; Texas plans to continue sending migrants to Chicago
I-55 reopens after tornado damage A 7-mile section of Interstate 55 near Channahon that had been closed since a tornado touched down Monday night has reopened. ComEd crews worked to remove and repair transmission lines and the 200-foot towers that were toppled by the winds that exceeded 100 mph. In the most recent update, ComEd said there are still nearly 1,300 outages, affecting more than 22,000 homes and businesses. John...
Greenville police looking for missing woman
GREENVILLE, Ky. (WBKO) - The Greenville Police Department is asking for help locating a missing woman. Kailey Bowles, 19, was last seen in the area of Greenville Elementary School wearing a black “Stranger Things” T-shirt, shorts and green Vans shoes, according to police. She is 5 feet 1...
Vanderburgh Health Department to host back-to-school vaccine clinic this month
EVANSVILLE — Qualifying families hoping to take care of back-to-school vaccines will have a chance at the end of July. The Vanderburgh County Health Department is hosting a Back-to-School Immunization Clinic, sponsored by MDWise, from 2:30 to 6 p.m. on July 30, onsite at 420 Mulberry St. There will also be school supplies, food and vendors available.
Here are this week's Vanderburgh County food and restaurant inspection reports
Food service and restaurant inspections are performed by the Vanderburgh County Health Department. The date listed in each record is the date the inspection occurred. Tokyo Japan, 3000 N Green River Road, June 12, Three non-critical violations: Walk-in in need of repair. Observed leak in roof, Woman’s restroom sink in need of repair, Hood system in need of cleaning.
Girl hospitalized after being thrown 'headfirst' from ride at Indiana county fair: report
DUBOIS COUNTY, Ind. (WKRC) - A girl was reportedly hospitalized after being thrown from a ride at an Indiana county fair. According to The Kansas City Star, the carnival rides at the Dubois County 4-H Fair in Huntingburg, Indiana have all been shut down following an incident that resulted in the injury of a young girl. Per the publication, witnesses said the girl was left injured after she was thrown from a ride.
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