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PHOTOS: LHS Unveils State-of-the-Art Jim Scott Broadcasting Studio
Students are currently using classroom for in-studio work such as daily announcements. Photo by Travis Thayer, Eagle Country 99.3. (Lawrenceburg, Ind.) – Lawrenceburg High School officially unveiled its new state-of-the-art broadcasting studio on Friday afternoon. Not only does the studio serve as the heart of the school’s new broadcasting...
New Chapel EMS employees discuss chaotic workplace, search for new jobs
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. — Dozens of employees at New Chapel EMS in Clark County are looking for new jobs, as the department has announced a significant downsize effective Sept. 1. "We wanted it to succeed, we did, all of us did," Lt. Jordan Boulard said. She's worked at New Chapel...
Medora Cafe to celebrate its grand opening in style while giving back to the community
MEDORA—The Medora Cafe has quickly established itself as a top-notch restaurant offering stellar customer service and delicious home-cooked meals using locally sourced ingredients. To celebrate its grand opening, they have pulled out all the stops to deliver an evening full of fellowship, entertainment, shopping, and great food. The event...
Analyst: Data refutes Pritzker's DNC claims about Illinois economy
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker used the spotlight at the Democratic National Convention to highlight the successes of Illinois and the Democratic Party, but the president of a nonprofit think tank says the numbers don’t add up. Pritzker said there is no better place to see that change is possible under Democratic leadership than in Illinois. Democrats currently hold the super-majority in the Illinois legislature. “If you look...
Legendary Sheridan coach misses first game of his 62-year career
INDIANAPOLIS — Larry "Bud" Wright is the winningest high school football coach in Indiana history. In more than 60 years on the sideline, he never missed a game — until Friday night. The Sheridan Blackhawks opened the season at their newly renovated stadium against Western Boone. But just...
Webster County High School receives $5,000 from T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights Program
T-Mobile officials announced earlier this month, T-Mobile announced a $2 million grand prize football field technology makeover called T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights giving small-town high schools across the country a chance to win big.
Tri-State pools being monitored for parasite
WILDER, Ky. (WXIX) - The Northern Kentucky Health Department says two more pools have had to super-chlorinate due to a crypto outbreak. Health officials say as of Friday, there are 31 confirmed crypto cases in northern Kentucky and 12 under investigation. City of Wilder says it was notified by the...
Ellis Park Heads Into Final 3 Days Of Live Racing With Titles Up For Grabs
HENDERSON, Ky. (Friday, Aug. 23, 2024) – The race for the 2024 champion jockey and trainer titles at Ellis Park will come down to the final three days of the season, running from Saturday-Monday. Jockey Jaime Torres holds a narrow lead with 21 wins, while trainer Steve Asmussen, North America’s all-time winningest trainer, is ahead by just one win in the standings.
Jasper Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Embezzling Over $100,000 from Hospital Funds
A former hospital employee from Jasper, Indiana, who embezzled over $100,000 intended as donations to community initiatives, has been sentenced to 12 months plus one day in federal prison. Michele M. Rose, 62, was also given one year of supervised release post-incarceration and has been ordered to pay $153,769 in restitution, the Justice Department reported.
US Education secretary to launch back-to-school bus tour that includes swing states
WASHINGTON (INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said Thursday he is launching a “2024 Back to School Bus Tour” in early September that will include stops in multiple battleground states across the United States as he and other Biden administration officials highlight their work in investing in public education. While not a […]
‘Energetic’: First-time delegate says convention heralds a movement
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A member of Indiana’s delegation to the Democratic National Convention on Friday said he wished everyone could have experienced the energy there firsthand. Connor Elliott, a 19-year-old college student from Shelbyville, Indiana, was one of 88 delegates Indiana sent to this week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago. He said he loved the […]
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