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Urgent Need: Special Olympics Indiana Seeks Coaches
Special Olympics Indiana urgently needs more coaches to support their expanding roster of athletes. Humans have a fundamental need to be around other humans. As a child, I don't think there was any greater emotional pain than being excluded from an activity or game with peers. It's a sting that lingers, and one that can really ding your self-worth. Inclusion matters, as highlighted in the Special Olympics mission statement. The organization has been empowering athletes for decades, specifically those with intellectual disabilities. However, to do that, they need community support and, of course, athletic coaches.
Loretta Rush re-appointed as Indiana Chief Justice
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- Loretta Rush has been re-appointed as Chief Justice of Indiana. Chief Justice Rush was appointed to the high court in 2012 and was first selected to serve as Chief Justice in 2014 and was reappointed in 2019 and now in 2024. She led efforts statewide and nationally to transform how courts address […]
New Indiana law designed to reduce chronic absenteeism could lead to more parent prosecutions
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news.This story was written by journalists at the Arnolt Center for Investigative Journalism at Indiana University in partnership with Chalkbeat Indiana.After the death of her parents, an Indianapolis student’s attendance began to lapse — her guardians were busy, and school became a lower priority.Monarca Academy administrators talked to her guardians, and they promised she’d make it to school. But absences continued to stack up and Francisco Valdiosera, executive director of Monarca Academy, referred the case to the Department...
Evansville Woman Reaches Plea On Domestic Battery Charge
A woman charged with domestic battery using a deadly weapon will serve no more time in jail. Tamatha Lant pled guilty to misdemeanor domestic battery in court on Wednesday. In May Vanderburgh County Deputies were dispatched to Emma Drive. The victim, Kenneth Myers told deputies that Lant attacked him with...
Robin is a Parvo Survivor Superpup – He’s Available at Warrick Humane Society
I got a really sad email email today from Warrick Humane Society. A puppy that we have featured before as a pet of the week is still at the shelter and is now considered their longest resident!. When Robin Egg, Coconut Nest, and Cotton Candy arrived at WHS, they had...
Old Courthouse Catacombs moving to new location due to radon levels in building
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - One of Evansville’s Halloween staples will have a new home this fall. The Old Courthouse Catacombs haunted attraction has lived in the basement of the former Vanderburgh County Courthouse for years. In an update posted on their website, officials say the attraction will move the...
Monroe City Under Boil Order due to Hydrant Replacement
The town of Monroe City is now under a boil order, due to a replacement of a fire hydrant. The order involves those who are served by the Monroe City Water District. The boil order will be in place until further notice.
Ivy Tech opens resource for professional clothing
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- A new resource for college students looking to go on job interviews, opens in Evansville. Ivy Tech held a ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening for its “IvyStyle” Professional Clothing Room on Wednesday. The room is filled with clothing, shoes and other accessories that students can use for job interviews, networking events […]
Win Last-Minute Tickets to See Mitchell Tenpenny in Evansville, IN
Country music star Mitchell Tenpenny is bringing his 2024 tour to the Old National Events Plaza in Evansville, Indiana on Friday, August 23rd and here's your chance to win some last-minute tickets to the show. Mitchell burst onto the country music scene and the charts back in 2018 with his...
Evansville woman to be sentenced in child neglect death
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- An Evansville mom who was convicted in the death of her two-week old child is set to be sentenced today. Taylor Smith was convicted of neglect of a dependent resulting in death, as well as possession of meth and other drug related charges. Prosecutors say that Smith reported the child was unresponsive […]
Jamey Noel, Kasey Noel sued by family members accusing them of stealing from estate
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. — Former Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel and his daughter are being sued by family members who say Jamey stole from an estate he was put in charge of following his brother's death. The heirs of Leon Noel - Dorian, Taylor and Jack Noel - are named...
Indiana will put $50 million toward LEAP District water infrastructure
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WISH) — Economic development officials on Thursday told lawmakers current commitments to a high-tech research park already have maxed out Lebanon’s water infrastructure. During an at-times contentious meeting with the State Budget Committee, officials with the Indiana Economic Development Corporation and the Indiana Finance Authority said the state will put $50 million toward […]
Indiana homebuyers market improved in July with inventory boost, lower mortgage rates
Yulissa Espinoza and her husband lived in their first home, a modest two-bedroom in Lawrence, for less than a year before realizing it was too small to raise the family they hope someday to have. So Espinoza, 24, and her partner, 25-year-old Edwin Betancourt, put their starter home up for sale last month. Now, having lost money on their initial home because of a faulty inspection, they're days away from closing on a second, larger house...
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