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New Chapel CEO emails employees encouraging them to look for new jobs
NEW ALBANY, Ind. (WAVE) - In an internal email obtained by WAVE News, the CEO of New Chapel EMS encouraged employees to seek new jobs, saying that the company will stop 9-1-1 operations at the end of August. Jade Abbott is an EMS with the company, and grew up around...
Thornton Goes to Lucas Oil Victory Lane on Batesville Prelim Night
LOCUST GROVE, AR (August 16, 2024) – For the second year in a row Ricky Thornton Jr. won the Friday Night preliminary event for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series at Batesville Motor Speedway. The race kicked off the weekend for the $50,000 to win Nutrien Ag Solutions Topless 100 Presented by Big River Steel on Saturday Night.
Commonwealth Pain and Spine breaks ground on ASC
Louisville, Ky.-based Commonwealth Pain and Spine has broken ground on an ASC in New Albany, Ind., according to an Aug. 12 report from Louisville Business First. Commonwealth Pain and Spine has 20 clinics across Kentucky, Indiana and Illinois and provides preventative and comprehensive pain management through minimally invasive surgery, occupational and physical therapy, injections, CBD therapies and more.
Southern Indiana 'Hoosier Wood Guy' sells Jack-o'-Lantern bourbon barrels in all 50 states
LANESVILLE, Ind. (WDRB) -- A southern Indiana business owner creates unique bourbon barrel Jack-o'-Lanterns, and he's already sold one in every state across the country!. Rodney Green -- known as the "Hoosier Wood Guy" -- specializes in creating unusual bourbon barrel designs. He started carving Jack-o'-Lantern designs on bourbon barrels...
What we learned from Evansville-area high school football scrimmages in final tune-up
The dress rehearsal for the high school football season is in the books. Scrimmages took place across Southwestern Indiana with teams using the evening to smooth out the edges and, hopefully, remain healthy. The latter is probably the biggest takeaway on the minds of every coach with Week 1 looming come Friday...
The city plans to pay $49,400 on behalf of the owner of the old Pearl Cleaner
The city plans to pay $49,400 on behalf of the owner of the old Pearl Cleaners site to clean the property from debris left by a fire and partial demolition. The Board of Public Safety agreed Aug. 14 to hire Stemaly Excavating to complete the job after the owner ignored City orders to clear the property.
Swiss Wine Festival Returns to Vevay August 22-25
There is something for everyone to enjoy at the festival. (Vevay, Ind.) – Wine, music, rides, food, and more will highlight the annual Swiss Wine Festival. The four-day event takes place Thursday, August 22 through Sunday, August 25 in Vevay. This year, gate admission is free. The Wine &...
Rebels Take Down Aces for 4th Straight Win
While Todd County Central boys soccer coach Mike Smith would tell you his team has not played near perfectly during the first week of the season, it has been, at least in terms of their record, a perfect start to 2024 for the Rebels. Todd County Central completed that ‘perfect’ week with a 2-1 road win at Owensboro Catholic Saturday morning.
Owensboro Multicultural Festival celebrates diversity in the community
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - A long-running festival in Owensboro is returning Saturday for its 26th year. On August 17, the Owensboro Multicultural Festival is giving attendees the opportunity to discover world cultures through music, food, art, dance and exhibits. This year’s theme is “Threads of Unity”, according to organizers with...
Homeless shelter directors say new Kentucky law has wrong priorities
COVINGTON, Ky. (WXIX) - The Safer Kentucky Act became law a month ago, which outlawed camping on non-designated public or private property. The law is drawing criticism from shelter directors for targeting the homeless and failing to address issues like housing. Kim Webb, director of the Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky in Covington, said the law is clearly aimed at the homeless, who often have no place to turn once shelters are full.
Car show takes over Sportscenter, Moreland Park
Friday afternoon, numerous food trucks were setting up shop in the parking lot of the Owensboro Sportscenter, while volunteers were busy getting Moreland Park ready for the return of the Bluegrass Legends Experience II car show. Only a few classic cars and hot rods were at the park in the early afternoon, but Jimmy Allyn, who organizes the event with his wife Janie Rhoads, expected that to ...
RVBH hosting community event for International Overdose Awareness Day
RiverValley Behavioral Health (RVBH) will be hosting a family-friendly community event to recognize International Overdose Awareness Day from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21, at Moreland Park, 1215 Hickman Ave. This is the second year that RVBH has recognized the day with an evening of family focused activities, speakers and community camaraderie. The goal of the event, said Nicki Feher, ...
Gary repeals welcoming ordinance amid threats from AG Rokita
Three of the four municipalities threatened with legal action by Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita have rescinded their local immigration policies. (Photo/Marilyn Odendahl) The Gary Common Council repealed the city’s welcoming ordinance last week, becoming the third municipality to change or rescind its immigration policy, after being threatened with a lawsuit by Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita.
Large police presence near downtown Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - We are tracking a large police presence near downtown Lexington. WKYT has a crew on the scene at the 300 block of Ohio Street. They have spotted several police officers working in the area. We have a call in to police but are waiting to hear...
Sisters create local candle business to promote safety
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEVV) - Two sisters in Owensboro have started a thriving new business called 'Duck and Bean' to promote a safer alternative of burning a candle in your home. A little over two years ago, Andi Hall was diagnosed with breast cancer. After hearing her diagnosis, she looked into what could have been the cause and as a result she found the many dangers chemicals in candles can have on the human body.
Arrive Alive Tour coming to Owensboro Catholic High School
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEVV)— On August 19th, Owensboro Catholic High School will host UNITE’s Arrive Alive Tour. UNITE's Arrive Alive Tour is the nation’s leading drunk and distracted driving awareness program. The Arrive Alive Tour is a state-of-the-art educational experience featuring a high-tech simulator that allows participants to...
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