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There’s a Veteran Resource Fair Coming to Owensboro, KY This Fall
This is an early save-the-date notice, but it's worth it. In fact, this event was so incredibly popular and well-attended in March, organizers have been hard at work planning another for October. Audubon Area Community Services and AmeriCorps Seniors are once again joining forces for a Veterans Resource Fair Stand Down, which is less than two months away.
International Overdose Awareness Day event held at Moreland Park
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - RiverValley is hosting its 2nd Annual International Overdose Awareness Day event. The event hosted at Moreland Park fell on Tuesday, which is National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day. Officials say there are more than 20 vendors and free resources on the topic. Several of the community...
Accident in Owensboro causes power outage for hundreds
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A non-injury accident in Owensboro causes a major power outage for residents in the area, Owensboro Police Department confirms. Daviess County Dispatch confirms the initial call came in at 5:17 p.m. in reference to a motor vehicle accident with no injuries near East 4th Street and Crittenden Street. OPD says this […]
Bowling Green AT&T workers join multi-state strike
Members of the Communications Workers of America are picketing outside AT&T facilities in Bowling Green Owensboro, and other Kentucky cities as the union and telecommunications giant negotiate a new contract. Workers are on strike, claiming AT&T isn’t bargaining in good faith. Shane Ellison is president of Local 3301 and represent...
Landmark merger for Nix Industrial and Huncilman in Indiana
NEW ALBANY, Ind. (WEHT) – Statistics show that a business will last 24 years. But for Nix Industrial and Huncilman, they’re defying the odds with the announcement of a landmark merger of a 5th and 4th generational business. With state government officials in attendance, Nix and Huncilman make it official. Indiana Secretary of State, Diego […]
Some Floyd County residents speak out over proposed development they fear will upend quiet lives
NEW ALBANY, Ind. (WDRB) -- Louisville has seen nearly 9,000 people leave the area since 2020, many heading across the river to southern Indiana where development is growing. Some of those who left the city for smaller schools, less traffic, and a life in the country are fighting to keep their quiet lives quiet.
Former judge found guilty of criminal mischief following incident in Auburn
LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – A former judge for District 7 has been found guilty on a charge of criminal mischief stemming from an incident in Auburn. Sue Carol Browning, 60, of Auburn was found guilty on one count of second-degree criminal mischief on Wednesday during a jury trial at Logan District Court, according to court documents.
Indiana Authors Awards Announces 2024 Winners
INDIANAPOLIS — Nine titles by Indiana authors have been awarded 2024 Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Awards. Selected from 52 shortlisted works published in the last two years across nine categories, the winning titles were written by a diverse collection of authors, several of whom currently live in Indiana.
Customers rally around hot dog cart put at risk
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Garcia’s Hot Dogs has been a staple of an east side community for 14 years, but a recent discussion with the Marion County Health Department about limits on food carts has the business at risk. Located at 16th and Emerson streets, the hot dog stand had a long line for the entire […]
CELL awarded $2M federal grant to expand successful program to 12 high schools across Indiana
The Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) at the University of Indianapolis has been awarded a $2 million federal Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development (RPED) grant from the U.S. Department of Education to expand its successful Indiana Pathways to Careers and Postsecondary (P-CAP) program to 12 additional high schools across Indiana.
Will Gen Z voters in Indiana and across the country commit to Harris?
CHICAGO — As Maxwell Downing listened to speakers at the Democratic National Convention’s Youth Council meeting Tuesday, one question was on their mind: would the Harris-Walz campaign commit to combatting climate change?. The 21-year-old activist — attending the convention in Chicago this week on behalf of the non-violent...
Talking politics: tips on introducing kids of all ages to politics
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - Talking about politics with children can be challenging. News 10 sat down with the President and CEO of Indiana Youth Institute, Tami Silverman, to get some tips. She says it's always good to start with the basics. That can look like talking about how the...
Chick-Fil-A to launch streaming platform
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