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Indiana’s First Donut and Beer Festival Is Happening in Evansville this October
This family-friendly festival celebrates breakfast and brews. Over the past several years, we've seen the popularity of food-based festivals skyrocket. Evansville is no stranger to hosting festivals surrounding different types of food. And there's something unique about being able to go to one place and try out different variations on your favorite food or beverage. One festival heading to Evansville is very unique as it celebrates breakfast and brews.
Big Expansion Coming to Vincennes’ Wabash Steel
Wabash Steel is investing 2.5 million dollars in its Vincennes plant to install equipment allowing complex steel cleaning and preparation. Wabash Steel’s Operations vice-president Jason Turk says the new equipment will be fully installed in 2025. When installed, he expects it will dramatically improve productivity, and increase its workforce by about 10 workers.
Man gets gun pointed at his face; he says “not cool”
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — A Louisiana woman was arrested in Evansville Wednesday after she was accused of pointing a gun at man during an argument. Evansville Police say they were dispatched to a hotel on Stahl Road after a call was made about a woman yelling she was going to kill someone. Police made contact […]
Landmark merger for Nix Industrial and Huncilman in Indiana
NEW ALBANY, Ind. (WEHT) – Statistics show that a business will last 24 years. But for Nix Industrial and Huncilman, they’re defying the odds with the announcement of a landmark merger of a 5th and 4th generational business. With state government officials in attendance, Nix and Huncilman make it official. Indiana Secretary of State, Diego […]
Country ham sells for record-breaking $10.5 million at Kentucky State Fair
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The 60th annual Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) Country Ham Breakfast and Charity Auction brought in a new record Thursday morning. The 18-pound ham was sold for a whopping $10.5 million!. The pricey piece of meat was bought by Joe and Kelly Craft, who were among the...
JCPS students go viral over 'Where My Bus At' music video
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Real Young Prodigys, a group of Jefferson County Public School (JCPS) elementary and middle school students, released a new hit music video, "Where My Bus At," in August. The Louisville superstars caught the public's attention with catchy lyrics and calls to reinstate busing for JCPS...
Body found floating in Audubon Park lagoon
The body of 25-year-old medical school student Michael Nwokorie was found floating in the Audubon Park lagoon on Aug. 11. The cause of death is still under investigation and could take up to two months to be revealed. . According to social media, Nwokorie attended the University of St. Augustine for...
KY housing shortage will worsen without action, low-income renters most vulnerable, says study
LOUISVILLE — A leader of a national real estate research firm says if no action is taken over the next five years on Kentucky’s housing shortage, more Kentuckians could be forced to live in substandard housing, live with family or friends in crowded spaces, deal with severe housing costs or become homeless. Patrick Bowen, the […]
Customers rally around hot dog cart put at risk
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Garcia’s Hot Dogs has been a staple of an east side community for 14 years, but a recent discussion with the Marion County Health Department about limits on food carts has the business at risk. Located at 16th and Emerson streets, the hot dog stand had a long line for the entire […]
CELL awarded $2M federal grant to expand successful program to 12 high schools across Indiana
The Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) at the University of Indianapolis has been awarded a $2 million federal Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development (RPED) grant from the U.S. Department of Education to expand its successful Indiana Pathways to Careers and Postsecondary (P-CAP) program to 12 additional high schools across Indiana.
Will Gen Z voters in Indiana and across the country commit to Harris?
CHICAGO — As Maxwell Downing listened to speakers at the Democratic National Convention’s Youth Council meeting Tuesday, one question was on their mind: would the Harris-Walz campaign commit to combatting climate change?. The 21-year-old activist — attending the convention in Chicago this week on behalf of the non-violent...
Talking politics: tips on introducing kids of all ages to politics
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - Talking about politics with children can be challenging. News 10 sat down with the President and CEO of Indiana Youth Institute, Tami Silverman, to get some tips. She says it's always good to start with the basics. That can look like talking about how the...
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