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Lick Creek Band will perform on Saturday, July 27, at Lindley House Museum
PAOLI— The Lick Creek Band will entertain attendees this Saturday, July 27th, at the historic Lindley House Museum in Paoli’s 50th anniversary celebration. The event will run from 1:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. The public is encouraged to bring lawn chairs and set them up on the front lawn.
Update to KY law will effect unexcused school absences
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A new update to school attendance law in Kentucky is set to effect repeated absences in the state. The update to Kentucky’s School Attendance Law can be seen here. In a message to families regarding the update, Henderson County Schools say the Director of Pupil Personnel will have to notify the […]
2 men taken to the hospital after shooting in New Albany, police say
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Two men were shot and taken to the hospital in New Albany on Monday evening, according to police. According to New Albany Police Chief Todd Bailey, police responded to a shooting at 1829 Culbertson Avenue around 7:05 p.m. Once police arrived on scene, they found a man who had been shot. He was taken to University of Louisville Hospital, but his condition isn't known at this time.
EastGate property sells for $40.75M; defense contractor SAIC expands
BEDFORD — The industrial building that houses SAIC in Bedford recently sold. EastGate Business & Technology Center sold for $40.75 million, according to Northmarq, which brokered the sale. Science Applications International Corporation is now the sole industrial tenant at 3120 16th Street and will continue to lease the building....
Jackson County Fair opens, Fair Queen crowned
BROWNSTOWN, Ind. – The 2024 Jackson County Fair got underway Sunday evening in Brownstown and continues today, Monday, July 22, through this Saturday, July 27. One of the initial events was choosing the Jackson County Fair Queen Court on Sunday evening. Carly Kaiser was selected as the 2024 Jackson County Fair Queen. The first Runner Up was Lily Stogdill, and the second Runner Up went to Camryn Thompson. The honor of Miss Congeniality was bestowed upon Erin Lee.
Big Oaks Conservation Society to Host Ice Cream Social at Oakdale Schoolhouse
(Madison, IN) - Big Oaks Conservation Society and Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge are hosting an old-fashioned Ice Cream Social on August 5. The event will take place at the historic Oakdale Schoolhouse beginning at 5:00 pm with short walking tours of this historic landmark before the serving of dessert.
NWS Says At Least 27 Tornadoes In Chicago Area On July 15th
During the evening hours of July 15, a well-organized and long-lived complex of thunderstorms rolled across Iowa, Illinois and parts of Indiana. Widespread damaging winds of 60 to locally 100 mph were observed within the line, especially from eastern Iowa, northern Illinois, and central Illinois. In addition, at least 27 occurred in the NWS Chicago County Warning Area.
'This was a really scary and surprising experience' | Video shows moment shots were fired during Anderson mass shooting
ANDERSON, Ind. — Gunshots and screams woke up neighbors living at 22nd Street and Arrow Avenue in Anderson Sunday morning. "Out of the year we've been here, nobody has ever shot a gun out here. So, this was a really scary and surprising experience," Kaci Woods said. Woods' home...
Kentucky’s first da Vinci 5 surgical robot expected to produce ‘exceptional outcomes’ for patients
Georgetown Community Hospital has become the first hospital in Kentucky to integrate Intuitive’s new da Vinci 5 surgical robot into its surgical services. The da Vinci 5 surgical robot represents the latest advancements in robotic-assisted surgery, offering unprecedented precision, flexibility, and control for a wide range of minimally invasive procedures. The cutting-edge technology will enhance the hospital’s ability to provide top-quality care to its patients, particularly in complex surgical specialties.
Ohio dedicates 85 miles of road to honor Charles Young who went from slavery to colonel
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A local corridor along Ohio roads will pay tribute to a military officer from the Tri-State who broke down barriers. Charles Young was born into slavery in Mayslick and spent most of his childhood in Ripley. Young graduated from the United States Military Academy and became the...
Authorities finding skimmers in Kentucky retail, grocery stores
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky authorities are warning the community about credit card skimmers appearing in retail and grocery stores. In a post on social media, Elizabethtown Police said over the past few months, they've had three cases of skimmers being set up in retail stores at both self checkout and staffed checkout counters.
Elizabethtown woman dies in motorcycle crash on WK Parkway
An Elizabethtown woman has died in a motorcycle accident on the Western Kentucky Parkway. The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office responded to the crash Friday evening at approximately 8:15 in the westbound lanes of the parkway near the 43-mile marker. According to WEVV.com, a witness told police the driver lost control of the motorcycle, but it was unclear why.
St. Charles to Mill Street Multi-Use Trail connection construction to impact Jasper streets
The City of Jasper plans to restrict traffic on Northwood Avenue as it completes work associated with the multi-use trail connection between Mill Street and St. Charles Street. As part of the Multi-Use Trail Extension Project, the city and its contractor will work on the Multi-Use Trail along Northwood Avenue...
Enjoy Local History During the Strassenfest
Tours and demonstrations will take place during the Strassenfest on Saturday, August 3 at the Alexander Schoolhouse, Jasper City Mill, Schaeffer Barn, and Spirit of Jasper Train. The Alexander One-Room Schoolhouse will be open for tours starting at 9:00am until 3:00pm. A special movie, Banished into Paradise will be played...
INDOT: Spring Mill Rd. bridge still impacted after semi-truck collision
INDIANAPOLIS — Officials with the Indiana Department of Transportation recently provided an update surrounding work on the Spring Mill Rd. bridge over I-465 after a semi-truck collided with the bridge earlier this month. According to a post on social media from the Indiana Department of Transportation: East Central, officials said maintenance crews were able to […]
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