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Secretary of State Michael Adams to co-chair national panel’s Election Committee
Kentucky’s Republican Secretary of State Michael Adams has been chosen by his peers in the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) to co-chair its Elections Committee, along with Democratic Secretary of State Gregg Amore of Rhode Island, it was announced recently. The bi-partisan Elections Committee keeps NASS members...
Ascension's sell-off strategy hits Illinois
St. Louis-based Ascension saw a $3 billion operating loss in fiscal 2023 and has since taken action to sell a number of facilities across the country to recover. Last year, Ascension said it plans to invest more money into its ASCs amid its financial loss. So far in 2024, the system has sold facilities in New York, Pennsylvania, Kansas, Michigan and Alabama.
Mizkan America to expand in Owensboro
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – During his weekly Team Kentucky update, Governor Andy Beshear discussed plans from Mizkan America to expand their Owensboro facility with a $156 million investment. According to a statement from the governor, the project will see the company expand its Owensboro facilities by approximately 320,000 square feet, bringing its total operational space […]
Illinois quick hits: Treasurer showing unclaimed property today; Chicago schools eye budget
Treasurer showing unclaimed property today A preview of some of the unclaimed property set for auction during the Illinois State Fair will be until 3 p.m. Thursday at the Marine Bank Building in Springfield. Among the 250 lots up for bid are a woman’s 18-karat gold Rolex Oyster watch and uncut sheets of American currency, along with collectible coins and precious-metal bars. ...
City of Columbus experiences data breach, working with no internet services
COLUMBUS, Ind. – The City of Columbus announced on Thursday that they experienced a data breach on Wednesday evening. Safeguards through the City of Columbus IT Department immediately took place to limit access to information. The incident is being investigated by the City of Columbus Director of Security and...
Despite rain, drought persists in WV, KY & OH
(WOWK) — The weekly U.S. Drought Monitor is out (Thursday, July 25), showing that the entire WOWK-TV viewing area is under abnormally dry or moderate or severe drought conditions. The previous week did see significant rainfall especially in the southern coalfield counties of Kentucky and West Virginia. The weather is expected to be dry once […]
Whitesville, KY Blood Drive Will Benefit Boy Injured in ATV Crash
On Monday, July 29th, the Whitesville Volunteer Fire Department will host a benefit blood drive for 11-year-old Braxton Rhodes.The Western Kentucky Regional Blood Center will be on hand from 11am to 5pm welcoming donors. Those donors will help raise money for the Rhodes family and they'll also be helping save the lives of future accident victims who need blood that the center cultivates and provides.
How Indiana has voted for president in the past six elections
INDIANAPOLIS — As the presidential race heats up toward Election Day, we're taking a look at how Indiana has voted in the past. Historically, Indiana votes for the Republican candidate in a presidential election, adding 11 electoral votes to the total of whoever claims the Hoosier State. It doesn't...
Award winning film debuting at Indy Short Film Fest
The state of Indiana played a significant role in the making of a highly talked-about short film. The Ice Cream Man tells the story of a popular Jewish ice cream parlor owner who must choose between death and resistance during World War II. The movie has won several awards and is set to debut at the Indy […]
Back-to-School Updates: Washington and Washington Catholic Students Return on August 2nd, New Cell Phone Law Implemented
Washington and Washington Catholic students will have their first day back to school one week from today, on Friday, August 2nd. This week on Focus on the Community, Superintendent Kevin Frank will give parents and students an update on what’s to come this school year. One of the big changes will be a new state law concerning cell phones in the classroom. Frank says each school will handle it a little differently.
Indiana Military Museum to host free WWII event Labor Day Weekend
VINCENNES, Ind. (WTHI) - The Indiana Military Museum in Vincennes is already preparing for a big Labor Day Weekend event. At the World War II Remembrance Day event, it's all about honoring the living and dead who helped end the war. It also serves as a reminder of what happened...
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