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Smashed toilet wasn’t a crime, police clarify
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WISH) — “Clogging Issue not a Crime.” That’s the latest advice from the Evansville Police Department on social media. Police on Wednesday posted a photo of a fractured toilet with that phrase. They also said “CULPRIT IS FOUND!” in all capital letters. A day earlier, police had reported about criminal mischief to the […]
DCREMC Linemen to Compete at Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo
(Greensburg, IN) – Decatur County REMC linemen will compete at the Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo August 22-23 at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds in Danville. The two-day, family-friendly event showcases the skills and safety training of electric cooperative lineworkers. The rodeo includes competitive events for apprentices, journeyman lineworkers and...
Haubstadt city government scrambles after no one receives their water bills
HAUBSTADT, Ind. (WFIE) - Haubstadt city officials say the water bills they mailed out at the end of last month never made it to anyone. They say they’re working hard not only to help people get their bills paid, but also to find out what went wrong. It’s been...
Madison Ribberfest Celebrates 22nd Annual BBQ and Blues Fest
Get ready to sink your teeth into some smoky goodness and groove to the soulful tunes of the blues because the 22nd Annual Madison Ribberfest Barbeque & Blues, presented by Koehler Welding, is back on August 16th & 17th along the picturesque Ohio River on Madison, Indiana’s riverfront. From the sizzle of the grill to the wail of the guitar, this festival is all about that blues-y vibe and mouthwatering BBQ.
Local Couple Acquires Colonial Properties, Enhancing Services for Seniors in Henderson
In a significant move to improve senior care in our region, local residents, Jessica and Patrick Beaven have announced their acquisition of Colonial Assisted Living, Colonial Senior Living, Colonial Court Independent. Living, and Colonial Cottages Independent Living, from an Indiana-based owner/operator. The Beavens are the founders and operators of Homeplace...
Joint investigation with DEA and IRS continues in Owensboro
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEVV) — A large-scale investigation in Owensboro that we first told you about on Tuesday is still underway. 44News reached out to the Owensboro Police Department on Wednesday morning to confirm more police activity in the area of 5th Street and Jed Place. Officials confirm this is...
Christie Sides Gives Injury Update On Key Indiana Fever Player
With the 2024 Paris Olympics ending on Sunday, Indiana Fever basketball is nearing a return after almost a month off. They are starting to ramp up practice in preparation for their game on Friday against the Phoenix Mercury. Forward Temi Fagbenle is hoping to make a return to the court, as well. ...
USPS Warns IN Residents Alarming New Scam Wipes Out Bank Accounts
Many Indiana residents rely on the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a trusted service to deliver daily mail and packages. Unfortunately, scammers are preying on that trust and USPS has warned Indiana residents that thieves are using new tactics to clear cash out of bank accounts. USPS Warns IN...
IREAD results show improvement for Indiana schools. See how your school did
Indiana’s early literacy efforts continue to show promising results as the latest statewide scores, released Wednesday, reflect the largest single-year increase since the test was first given in 2013. The 2024 IREAD testing found that 82.5% of Indiana’s third graders, or around 67,500 students, were proficient readers, a 0.6 percentage-point increase from last...
Teachers uneasy about proposed Indiana diploma standards
WESTFIELD, Ind. (NETWORK INDIANA) — More people who work within education in Indiana are continuing to say that Indiana’s proposed new diploma standards for high schoolers will fall short of what Hoosier kids need to be successful. In a simple summation, the new GPS diploma standards are geared...
Kentucky, Indiana lawmakers meet with environmental leaders on ways to restore Ohio River basin
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Two area legislators met with environmental advocates Wednesday in Louisville as they look for the best way to invest federal money in the restoration efforts on the Ohio River. Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Louisville, and Indiana Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Indiana, hosted a private listening session to hear...
US tallies 19 billion-dollar disasters so far in 2024; 5 of them in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has updated its billion-dollar disaster report, which now includes the first seven months of 2024. Dating back to 1980, the administration that goes by the acronym NOAA has kept track of weather and climate events with damages or costs reaching or exceeding $1 billion based on […]
The Nature Conservancy: Reviving Northwestern Indiana’s Prairie Land
A restoration project in Northwest Indiana known as the Prairie Jewel is underway, the project is located at the Nature Conservancy’s Kankakee Sands in Newton County, where efforts are being made to restore native prairie land and reintroduce bison to the area. The Nature Conservancy, a global nonprofit and the largest conservation organization in the […]
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