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Vincennes University Names new Athletic Director
John Meeks, currently the Athletic Director at Big Bend Community College in Washington, has been appointed as the new Director of Intercollegiate Athletics at Vincennes University (VU). The announcement was made during a recent Board of Trustees meeting. A news release says Meeks brings a wealth of experience to VU,...
Crawfordsville set to host 2024 Pro Motocross Championship Finals
The 2024 Pro Motocross Championship Finals are set to take place at Crawfordsville’s Ironman Raceway. Tim Cotter is the Director of Events and MX Sports Pro Racing, and Leo Tucker is a Pro Motocross racer for BarX Suzuki. They both join the show with a preview of the final round.
Former Pike Township Fire Department chief dies
INDIANAPOLIS — The Pike Township Fire Department is mourning the loss of its former leader. Joe Olofson, who served Pike Township from January 2003 to December 2006, passed away Sunday, Aug. 18, according to a statement from the department on social media. He was 84 years old. In the...
🚫 Auto parts manufacturer shutting doors in Richmond
Happy Friday! Hope you all have a wonderful weekend. If you're not busy, perhaps you can catch me and say hi at the Centerville Archway Days. More on that in today's feature. Your weekend Richmond weather forecast: ...
The NIL support for Indiana basketball has always been strong — now opposing college coaches believe it, too
Mike Woodson hasn’t shied away from discussing NIL and how it’s impacted college basketball — and more specifically the Indiana basketball program. With the ever-changing waters of college basketball recruiting and the impact NIL has had on numerous programs and coaches, it has been *unofficially* evident that Indiana basketball has had one of the most competitive NIL backings and support nationally over the last few years.
Goodwill hosts Grand Opening for new store
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- After a lengthy construction period, the old Sears store at Washington Square mall is set to re-open with a new purpose. The building has been transformed into a Goodwill store and a ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 8:45 this morning, ahead of the store’s Grand Opening. Vendors and food trucks […]
Camden Jackson Township Fire Department Chief Named Firefighter Of The Month, Receives MacQueen Excellence Award
The Camden Jackson Township Fire Department has announced its firefighter of the month, who received the designation and the honor for his leadership within the department, following his receipt of a coveted award. The department announced that the firefighter of the month for August is Chief Eric Foreman, who has...
Mitchell leaders see potential for downtown revitalization after touring Huntingburg’s downtown
HUNTINGBURG – As construction of the Monon South Trail has begun in Mitchell, city leaders are eying the trail as a spark to revitalize the downtown. The Mitchell trailhead will be near Main Street and will bring trail users into downtown to walk or bike the trail. Earlier this...
IMPD says Indianapolis woman found safe
UPDATE (Aug. 23, 2024): IMPD said Cynthia Evans was found safe. “We thank the public for their assistance,” IMPD said in a statement. Previous story INDIANAPOLIS — Officials with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department are asking for the public’s help in locating a 68-year-old woman who was last seen on the near northwest side of […]
Health Spotlight | Zapping away high blood pressure
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — It’s called a silent killer. Nearly half of all adults in the US have it and many don’t even know it. We’re talking about high blood pressure. Most of the time, there are few, if any, symptoms. For some, lifestyle changes like exercising, eating right and not smoking can help. Medications are also […]
‘We want them to feel special and honored’
PENDLETON — A chance remark at a funeral set sisters Amy Mercer and Vicki Ashton on a mission. Mercer, 54, and Ashton, 58, were attending a funeral of a close friend in June when they heard Nina Krisher, 89, say to their dad, “I hate that I only see my people at funerals.”
WARN notice out for Triple Canopy; Evansville impacted
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A notice has been sent out in relation to Triple Canopy, and Evansville is impacted. Officials explain the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) requires certain employers to give advance notification of a planned layoff or shutdown which results in a loss of work for more than six months, termination […]
Married couple identified as the two found dead on Tonkel Road
LEO-CEDARVILLE, Ind. (WFFT) — One man and one woman found dead in a vehicle on Tonkel Road have been identified. Police say they responded to a call around 3:59 a.m. on Monday for a vehicle that was against a guardrail between Hursh and Hosler roads. According to police, a...
WOMENSTATE SENATOR VANETA BECKER SELECTED CITY-COUNTY OBSERVER WOMEN-OF-YEAR
STATE SENATOR VANETA BECKER SELECTED CITY-COUNTY OBSERVER WOMEN-OF-YEAR. Indiana Stae Senator Vaneta Becker selected City-County Observer Woman-Of-Year. The City County-County ObserverCommunity Service Awards Luncheon will be held on September 20 at Bally’s in Evansville. United States Senator Mike Braun will be the keynote speaker at the City-County Observer Community...
Melissa Herzner Named 2024 Indiana GAL/CASA Program Director of the Year
Herzner is the executive director of SEI Voices for Children. (Southeast Indiana) – SEI Voices for Children Executive Director Melissa Herzner has been chosen as the Indiana GAL/CASA Program Director of the Year. Herzner was chosen from nominations sent in from across the entire state and she will be...
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