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School zone speeding concerns at Dexter Elementary
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Parents with children at Dexter Elementary School are fed up with drivers speeding through the school zone. The speed limit on Washington Avenue during school zone hours is 20 miles per hour. Our crews were out there for dismissal, and saw multiple drivers going between 35 and 40 miles per hour.
Public Policy: In Frankfort, the Time is Now
The work for the 2025 legislative session is well underway in the state’s capital. January may be months in the future, but insiders know that the fall and early winter are when much of the policy “sausage-making” happens. In the case a law needs clarification or a policy needs overhaul, now is the time for the work to begin.
Kentucky Republican seeks to add coercive control to protective order statute
If you or someone you know has experienced domestic violence, call the National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. You can also contact any of Kentucky’s 15 domestic violence programs. A Northern Kentucky Republican intends to file a bill that would add coercive control to Kentucky’s protective […]
Kentucky data expert discusses the impact of the state’s beloved 120 counties
Organizers for the 120th Kentucky State Fair have themed this year’s event around celebrating all 120 counties. A local data expert shares how people move in and around those counties, and if he thinks that number could change.
Retired Evansville teachers help volunteer at Frog Follies
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The Frog Follies has returned for the 49th year at the Vanderburgh County 4-H Fairgrounds. The Evansville Retired Teachers Association also returned to volunteer at frog follies. They have been volunteering for more than 40 years. The retired teachers always look forward to meeting the thousands...
Week 1 Evansville-area high school football scores, schedule and streaming links
EVANSVILLE — Another season of high school football in Southwestern Indiana is upon us. Below are scores from Friday's Week 1 games around the Evansville area, plus links to online radio broadcasts and video streams where applicable. (If a stream is missing, please contact clindskog@gannett.com) ...
Cities with the most expensive homes in the Evansville metro area
Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in the Evansville metro area using data from Zillow. Originally published on stacker.com, part of the BLOX Digital Content Exchange.
Donald Rainwater to attend Farm Bureau event in Posey Co.
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials say Libertarian candidate for Indiana Governor Donald Rainwater will attend the Farm Bureau of Posey County’s Cream the Candidate event on August 25 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. In addition, he will also attend the Evansville Small Business Night Out from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Central […]
Join Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry for a Special Traveling City Hall Event
Evansville residents are in for a treat as Mayor Stephanie Terry hosts her third Traveling City Hall meeting of the year. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, September 5, when the community is invited to Howell Shelter from 5:00 to 6:30 PM for an engaging and informative evening. The event kicks...
Youth First presented with five-year gift
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Riverside Capital Management Group donated to Youth First to provide mental health support and substance misuse prevention for youth in Catholic Diocese schools. “We want to ensure that every family can rely on a Youth First Mental Health Professional when needed…crisis or not,” says Jim Back, Managing Partner at Riverside Capital […]
Cox Adds Two Assistants to Staff
ATHENS, W.Va. – Concord University head men's and women's cross country and track & field coach Mike Cox has announced two members to his staff. Giovanni Purser and Al MacNaughton will be part of the 2024-25 coaching staff for the running and field programs at CU. Purser, a native of Port Maria, Jamaica, joins the staff as a graduate staff after a successful career at the University of Evansville and Tusculum University. Purser qualified for the Missouri Valley Conference Outdoor Championships in the 100-meter and 200-meter dashes as both a junior and senior in 2022 and 2023. His 4x100-meter relay...
Crews called to fire at outbuilding in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Crews were called to the scene of a fire in Evansville on Friday. Dispatchers tell 44News the call came in just before 2 p.m. for a fire at a structure on South Willow Road, near East Sycamore Street. Our news crew headed to the scene...
Historic Bosse Field Set to Host 3nd Annual River City Wiffle Ball Classic
Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 5, 2024, because a unique and unforgettable fundraising experience is coming to the Tri-State area! Aurora Evansville invites you and your family to join us at Historic Bosse Field, located at 23 Don Mattingly Way in Evansville, IN, for a day filled with fun, competition, and community spirit.
Southern Indiana starts road swing Sunday at Eastern Kentucky
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Women's Soccer's non-conference schedule continues back on the road Sunday when the Screaming Eagles face off against Eastern Kentucky University at Noon (CT) from Richmond, Kentucky. Sunday's match is the first of back-to-back road matches for USI. Following a season-opening defeat at...
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