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Former hospital employee sentenced for embezzling over $100,000
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WISH) — A former hospital employee was sentenced Thursday to 12 months in federal prison for embezzling over $100,000 in likely donations for the Jasper, Indiana, community. Michele M. Rose, 62, of Jasper, has been sentenced to a year and one day in federal prison, followed by one year of supervised release, after […]
Portion Of The North Side Will Be Without Water Friday Night
Some Evansville homes will be without water for a few hours and then under a boil advisory this weekend. It’s part of an Evansville Water and Sewer project to add a new water line to the existing system. In addition, the intersections of Stringtown Road, East Campground Road, and...
USI Volleyball projected to finish 6th in OVC
EVANSVILLE, Ind.- University of Southern Indiana Volleyball is projected to finish sixth in the Ohio Valley Conference Preseason Poll voted by the conference's head coaches' and sport communicators. The conference returns all 11 OVC schools from the 2023 season. The schedule features an 18-game conference slate nine home, nine away...
Two Teens Charged In Fulton Square Shooting
Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with a shooting that happened Tuesday night. A man and woman were shot in the 1300 block of Dresden Street. Both were conscious and talking to responders. On Wednesday, 19-year-old Marico Mann Junior and 18-year-old Kyrell Mann were arrested. Both face criminal recklessness...
State Plans For $50 Million To Be Used For LEAP District Water Needs
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana plans to fork over around $50 million to fund the efforts to increase the amount of water that goes to the city of Lebanon and surrounding areas. This is so the new LEAP District being developed by the IEDC will have a sufficient water sufficient water supply. The LEAP District is […] The post State Plans For $50 Million To Be Used For LEAP District Water Needs appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
NWS: Expect Warmer Temperatures Across Indiana Soon
STATEWIDE–Temperatures are about to increase all across Indiana. “Most places will get high temperatures around 88 on Friday. Then it’s around 89 on Saturday. By early next week, we’ll have highs in the low 90s,” said Jason Puma, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Indianapolis. Puma says no rain is expected in Indiana for […] The post NWS: Expect Warmer Temperatures Across Indiana Soon appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
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...
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 […]
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