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Getaway driver sentenced in Evansville double murder
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - An Evansville man has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for his part in a double murder. As we reported, Richard Garrett reached a plea deal. Several counts, including murder, were dismissed, but Garrett pleaded guilty to two counts of armed robbery. He was also...
IU School of Medicine expanding program in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The Indiana University School of Medicine is expanding its program at the campus in Evansville. Leaders say they are hoping to help with the growing shortage of medical lab scientists. According to IU, four students are enrolled in the new bachelor of science offering, which starts...
Excitement Builds for Dancing Stars Event
Tickets are still available for the highly anticipated 3rd annual Dancing with the Vincennes Stars event, a charity fundraiser benefiting the Wabash Valley Friendship Clubhouse in Vincennes. The clubhouse provides a supportive environment for individuals diagnosed with serious mental illnesses, helping them connect with others who share similar experiences. Spokesperson...
City of Bedford Section 8 waitlist is closed
BEDFORD— A sign posted on the door to the Hauck House states that the Section 8 waitlist for Hamilton Courts is closed. At the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners meeting, it was confirmed that not only is the waitlist for Hamilton Courts closed, but for all of Section 8.
Parasitic Crypto outbreak identified in Northern Kentucky
The Northern Kentucky Health Department is investigating an outbreak of Cryptosporidiosis, better known as crypto, within the Northern Kentucky area this week. The cryptosporidium parasite causes a gastrointestinal illness marked by abdominal cramps, watery diarrhea, low-grade fever, vomiting and nausea. As of Friday afternoon, there are a dozen confirmed cases and "numerous" probable cases....
State, county officials meet in Bloomington to discuss election cybersecurity
Less than three months remain until the 2024 general election, and Indiana cybersecurity officials say they’re preparing for any possible threat. A panel of experts met Thursday at Monroe County elections headquarters in Bloomington for a roundtable discussion hosted by the clerk’s office. Monroe County clerk Nicole Browne...
National ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign underway
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (WKYT)—Kentucky is joining the national effort to prevent impaired driving as we end summer and celebrate Labor Day. The ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign starts Friday and runs through September 2. Last year, in Kentucky, there were more than 4,000 crashes involving an...
As youth mental health worsens, support stagnates
This is the final installment of the Educating Kentucky series examining issues in state schools. All the stories are available at bgdailynews.com. Managing all the in-person and online bullying kids face after COVID has become an all-day job for one rural Kentucky school counselor. Younger kids are acting out more,...
AGT’s Singing Janitor Shares His Future Plans If He Wins The Show
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, chances are you have seen Richard Goodall, otherwise known as the “viral singing janitor,” on America’s Got Talent. To catch you up to speed, Richard Goodall, a middle school janitor from Terre Haute, Indiana, went viral during the premiere of Season 19 of America’s Got Talent with his powerful rendition of Journey’s classic “Don’t Stop Believin’.”
Bridge Walk returning before start of Owensboro Air Show
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - The Owensboro Air Show is making a comeback this year, and so is the annual Bridge Walk. Organizers say the event gives the public the unique opportunity to walk across Owensboro’s iconic Blue Bridge, offering a one-of-a-kind view of the riverfront. The community is encouraged...
KWC Men’s Hoops to play UK in October
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Kentucky Wesleyan college (KWC) is set to play the University of Kentucky (UK) on October 23 in an exhibition matchup. According to UK, the Kentucky men’s basketball team announced a pair of exhibition contests for its 2024-25 campaign on Friday. UK will take on Kentucky Wesleyan on October 23 and Minnesota […]
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