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Beyond the Call of Duty honors Sgt. Heather Glenn
TELL CITY Ind. (WEHT) – Citizens gathered at City Hall to meet the nonprofit organization, Beyond the Call of Duty. Many reflected on Tell City’s own Sgt. Heather Glenn who made the ultimate sacrifice in 2023. Chief of Police, Derrick Lawalin says, “I’m sure there’s probably some that feel like it’s it’s kind of a constant […]
Carmel school board approves new superintendent contract. Here's how much he'll make
Carmel’s school board unanimously approved the contract for its new superintendent Monday who will take on the role officially starting July 2025. Tom Oestreich was announced earlier this month as the school board’s pick for replacing current superintendent Michael Beresford who also announced his plan to retire from his position following the...
Muncie factory to close; 62 jobs lost
MUNCIE, Ind. (WISH) — A Muncie facility that produces stampings and automated assemblies for the automotive industry will be shutting down this fall, resulting in the loss of 62 jobs. According to a WARN notice filed on Tuesday, North American Stamping Group has informed the state of its intention to close its facility by Nov. […]
Chauncey Hill Mall tenants must be out by Aug. 1
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — After roughly eight years filled with rumors, questions and withdrawn plans, Chauncey Hill Mall businesses are packing up and moving out. In a notice provided to the Journal & Courier dated June 4, Core Lafayette Chauncey, owner of the Chauncey Hill Mall, stated current tenants would be required to surrender possession of their spaces no later than Aug. 1. ...
CENTERVILLE TOPS AREA SCHOOLS FOR PERCENTAGE OF COLLEGE-READY JUNIORS
(Centerville, IN)--SAT results have been released for students who were high school juniors in the spring. According to the state’s new numbers, 284 students at Richmond took the SAT. Of those, 134, or just shy of half, fell below the benchmark of being deemed to be college-ready. 43% tested as being college-ready. Elsewhere across the Whitewater Valley, the highest percentage of college-ready high school juniors was in Centerville, with 66% ready based on their SAT results. Randolph Southern was on the other end of the spectrum, with 30% ready.
Clark County EMS board proposes new primary ambulance provider
The Clark County EMS board has approved a proposal for a new primary provider for services across the county, amid concerns about New Chapel EMS’ ability to uphold its contract. The plan calls for New Chapel to remain on as a secondary provider.
Indiana football coach took a shot at Purdue. The Boilermakers kept receipts.
BLOOMINGTON — Purdue football coach Ryan Walters told reporters at Big Ten media days that the school’s entire athletic department is going into the 2024 season with a “chip on our shoulder” after being picked to finish last in the conference. The Boilermakers ranked No. 18 in the USA TODAY Sports Network preseason media poll and the cleveland.com poll this week. ...
Kyle Busch discusses his frustrating finish at the 2024 Brickyard 400
Kyle Busch was going to have a much-needed top-10 finish in the 2024 Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, but his day quickly went south. With a few laps to go, Busch dived inside Denny Hamlin, only to slightly drift up the race track. It was enough for the No. 8 car to spin out. Busch ended up with a disappointing 25th-place finish. Following the event, Busch spoke about his day in Indianapolis. While it was an unfortunate ending, the two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion was happy that his team put him in the best position to succeed. “Randall Burnett and everyone...
Summerween fun awaits in downtown Orleans
ORLEANS – Get ready for a spooky good time this Saturday, July 27th. The town of Orleans is hosting a “Summerween” event that promises fun for the whole family. The festivities start at 5:30 p.m. with a thrilling Historic Orleans Scavenger Hunt. Participants will embark on a quest to discover hidden treasures around town, starting at the bandstand. Complete the hunt and win a FREE ice cream from Hometown Scoops.
Residents Asked to Take Survey Regarding Owner-Occupied Rehab Program
The City of Lawrenceburg is applying for grant funding through OCRA. (Lawrenceburg, Ind.) - The City of Lawrenceburg is applying for grant funding through the Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) for an Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation program. This program would fund improvements to owner-occupied homes within the city limits. Under...
Carmel celebrates summer with Brews on the Boulevard
Fun has always been a summer theme and this summer’s fun will continue when the third annual Brews on the Boulevard returns to Carmel from 5 to 10 p.m. Aug. 3, rain or shine. “This event increases exposure to our local breweries and wineries on our Brews and Barrel...
Evansville man allegedly wanted to impress a girl with his drug supply
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – An Evansville man who allegedly claimed he wanted to impress a girl with his supply is facing multiple drug charges. Evansville Police says Matthew Raley was pulled over after failing to make a complete stop at a stop sign and the vehicle allegedly had an “overwhelming” odor of marijuana. After putting […]
Mike Woodson's Good Problem
A season ago, one of Mike Woodson's greatest headaches was connected to his team's lack of polarizing talent. This upcoming season, it looks like one of Woody's greatest headaches will be tied to his team's excessive influx of certified hoopers. No longer in town are Xavier Johnson, Anthony Walker, CJ...
Felony warrant arrest on MLK and Walnut in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – A heavy police presence has been spotted in Downtown Evansville conducting a felony warrant. Michael Gannon with DEA confirms the agency’s involvement in the stop and says the suspect arrested was Matthew Sparrow Multiple agencies are on scene including the Evansville Police Department, Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office and the Drug Enforcement […]
INTERVIEW: Fighting the Addiction Stigma with Overdose Lifeline
INDIANAPOLIS — Fighting the stigma and shame of drug addiction, while also helping those in recovery, is the goal of Overdose Lifeline. The organization celebrated its tenth anniversary Tuesday with the unveiling of the expanded Heart Rock Recovery Center in Indianapolis. Founder and CEO Justin Phillips created Overdose Lifeline after she lost her 20-year-old son […] The post INTERVIEW: Fighting the Addiction Stigma with Overdose Lifeline appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Evansville City Council votes against recovery housing growth in Bayard Park neighborhood
EVANSVILLE — The Evansville City Council voted against two rezoning requests Monday that would have allowed a pair of recovery houses to add more residents. The requests to rezone 971 E. Blackford Ave. and 819 E. Powell Ave. have been a topic of conversation for months for the council, with Bayard Park-area neighbors expressing concern over the number of residents in recovery living in their neighborhood. ...
Irreverent Warriors welcoming new members
The Irreverent Warriors started a local chapter earlier this year. Their mission is to bring veterans together using humor and camaraderie to improve mental health and prevent veteran suicide. The local coordinator is Stacy Boehm who says a great thing about the group is that there are no barriers. Some...
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