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14 News’ Randy Moore inducted into Silver Circle
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Our 14 News evening anchor Randy Moore was inducted into the Silver Circle on Saturday. The Silver Circle is one of the highest honors given by the National Academy of Television. It’s for those who have performed distinguished service within the television industry for 25 years or more.
Good Samaritan was killed while assisting other motorists on US 31
EDINBURGH – The Bartholomew County Coroner’s Office has identified the Good Samaritan who died in a Thursday accident on North US 31 near County Road 800 North as 39-year-old Pawel Wierzbicki of Pennsylvania. The cause of death is listed as massive trauma to the lower extremities. He was...
Caitlin Clark flirts with another record, Fever All-Stars help Team WNBA beat Team USA
PHOENIX — Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark didn't care about breaking WNBA All-Star Game records. Unless, she said during the game, it was the record of one specific WNBA great. By the third quarter, Clark had already broken the All-Star Game record for assists by a rookie with nine....
NASCAR’s Oval Revival: Roger Penske Explains the Secret Behind Soaring Ticket Sales
NASCAR’s Oval Revival: Roger Penske credits the 25% surge in ticket prices since 2019 to NASCAR’s successful return to the Indianapolis Oval. This shift has rekindled the excitement of fans and brought back the sport’s historical significance. Penske’s tactical insights, built upon his extensive legacy in motorsports, helped catalyze this revival. The Brickyard 400, steeped in prestige, now lures fans with its compelling blend of tradition and elite competition. Team Penske‘s current lineup, featuring talented drivers like Ryan Blaney and Joey Logano, continues to fuel this momentum.
New Mixed-Use Development in Plainfield Promising 1,000 Jobs
A new development that features retail, apartments and senior housing is coming to Plainfield. Isaac Bamgbose, the founder of New City Development Partners, says his firm wanted to bring the new Hobbs Station development to Plainfield to drive more economic growth in the area. The 125-acre space will open in phases, with the first expected soon.
Meet the Indiana football players representing the program at the 2024 Big Ten Media Days
BLOOMINGTON — Indiana football is headed to Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis this week for the 2024 Big Ten Media Days. The event has expanded to three days this year with the conference adding Oregon, UCLA, USC and Washington to the mix. Indiana will be featured on Day 3 with a lineup that includes...
Denny Hamlin Praises Chase Elliott’s Honesty After 23XI Racing Member’s Mistake
Denny Hamlin and Chase Elliott have a history in the NASCAR Cup Series. The pair added a considerably different and much more friendly chapter during the July 20 qualifying session at Indianapolis for the Brickyard 400, and it was all the result of a lost piece of paper. It happened...
Kyle Busch Teases Major RCR Changes Amidst Struggles
Kyle Busch Teases Major RCR Changes: Kyle Busch has hinted at noteworthy internal changes at Richard Childress Racing (RCR) as the team faces ongoing struggles. Busch alluded to a missed opportunity to secure a key driver, which could have strengthened the team’s competitive edge. Speculation is rife about potential personnel shifts and the broader organizational issues this may reveal. Richard Childress‘s active involvement suggests serious efforts to address these challenges. Engineering deficiencies and crucial investments are focal points for RCR’s future. The potential driver lineup changes, including the return of Ty Dillon and prospects like Austin Hill, highlight an evolving landscape.
Mitchell Community Schools student registration opens Monday, July 22
MITCHELL- Mitchell Community Schools student registration opens Monday, July 22, 2024. Reminder: ALL students/families must register for school every year. You can do this online via Harmony Family Access or visit a school to register online via Harmony Family Access. Paperwork needs to be completed each year. Please see the image for online and onsite dates/times.
Rising Star Carson Kvapil’s Impressive Run at Indianapolis Revealed
Carson Kvapil’s Impressive Run at Indianapolis: Carson Kvapil, a rising talent in motorsports, achieved an impressive top 10 finish in Pennzoil 250 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, propelling him into the racing limelight. Benefiting from the mentorship of Dale Earnhardt Jr. and strategic advice from JR Motorsports, Kvapil exhibited notable flexibility and expertise amidst unique challenges. His performance highlights the success of Earnhardt Jr.’s vision for nurturing emerging talent. With support from a strong team and the foundational influence of his father, Kvapil is on a promising path. His ability to drive intricate circuits and make critical race-day decisions shows his potential for future accolades in racing.
Riley Herbst may have earned Cup Series deal with winning pass at Indianapolis
If there was ever a play in sports that defined the next chapter of an athlete's career, it would be Riley Herbst's race-winning pass on Aric Almirola to secure the win at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The 25-year-old driver passed Almirola on the race's final lap, making the winning move just two corners before he would fly under the checkered flag for his second career NASCAR Xfinity Series victory. With talk circulating around the garage area that Herbst is being considered to pilot a third Cup Series car for 23XI Racing, Saturday's race-winning pass might not have just been big for Herbst's season,...
Take a look at who qualified for the 2024 Evansville Men's City Golf Tournament
EVANSVILLE — The most anticipated moment from the Romain Cadillac Men's City Tournament qualifier every year comes at the end. Who will conquer the nerves and advance from the playoff?. This year proved once again it never gets easier. The 2024 Evansville Men's City Tournament officially begins on August...
Former Colts Running Back Announces Retirement from NFL
A former third-rounder and Indianapolis Colts running back is hanging up his helmet after eight NFL seasons. Veteran running back and former Indianapolis Colts addition Kenyan Drake has announced his retirement from the NFL. NFL.com insider Ian Rapoport posted the news. Drake began his NFL career when the Miami Dolphins...
Another ‘Family Fun on the Farm’ set for July 27
EDINBURGH, Ind. – The Bartholomew County Historical Society (BCHS) presents another free, Family Fun on the Farm event at the Historic Henry Breeding Farm, 13730 N. County Road 100W, in Edinburgh, this Saturday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Area residents are invited to experience life on...
'The Deliverance,' inspired by an infamous Indiana haunting, hits Netflix next month
"The Deliverance," a film directed by Lee Daniels and loosely based on one of Indiana's most notorious supernatural cases, will be released in theaters and on Netflix next month. The film — which stars Andra Day, Glenn Close, Mo'Nique, Omar Epps and Caleb McLaughlin (whom you'll recognize from "Stranger Things,"...
Oblong Set to Host Solar Q and A
(Oblong) – The Village of Oblong has organized an event for those interested in learning more about solar energy. Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder, is reminding the public about an upcoming “Q and A” with a representative of Prolux Energy about the switch to solar. Fielder says to slow down door-to-door soliciting, Prolux Energy has agreed to hold the question and answer time for all residents who may be interested in solar panels, or just wish to more fully understand the process. This meeting is open to everyone. Fielder also reminds the public that the Village of Oblong is only hosting this meeting and is neither endorsing nor opposing the use of solar panels. The open house style Q and A will be held Friday, July 26th from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the Oblong Village Hall.
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