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Indiana governor's race: McCormick gains ground in fundraising but lags behind Mike Braun
Indiana Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick has made leaps in fundraising in recent months, though she still lags far behind her Republican opponent in the fall, U.S. Sen. Mike Braun. McCormick, whose endorsed running mate got the seal of approval from Democratic delegates last weekend, is heading into the fall campaign season with...
Henderson native Taylor inducted into Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame
A year and a half into a retirement of walking the pristine white beaches of Sarasota, Fla., Corky Taylor said to himself, “I can’t do this.”. It was around this time that he’d begun thinking about getting the rights to the name of his great-grandfather’s distillery, “Peerless,” and its original Distilled Spirits Plant number.
World-class athletes to compete in Jammin’ and Jumpin’ Saturday in Audubon Mill Park
The Jammin’ and Jumpin’ Street Vault competition which draws athletes from all over the country—including former Olympians—returns Saturday to Audubon Mill Park. The exhibition begins at 9 a.m. with youth, high school and college vaulters. Keith Hobson, who helps organize the event, said the bar will begin at a lower height at the beginning, gradually inching up throughout the day.
Missing woman from Owensboro hasn’t been seen in weeks, police say
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - Do you know where she is?. The Owensboro Police Department is searching for a woman they say went missing last month. Police say 37-year-old Ruth Wedding was last seen on June 1 while possibly on her way to Florida. She’s described as a white woman with...
Young & Established to host annual Backpack Drive this month
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — A Tri-State organization is helping students get back-to-school ready. Young & Established will host their annual "Backpack Drive" this month. It will take place Saturday, July 27th from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at McGary Middle School located at 1535 South Joyce Avenue. Organizers say...
McCutchanville Fire Department Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser 8/3
Ticket includes all you can eat pancakes, one side of breakfast sausage and coffee from Kingdom Grounds Coffee. Tea and Soda also available. Welcome to the **McCutchanville Fire Department Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser**! Join us on **Saturday, August 3rd, 2024** at **Prime Time North** for a morning filled with delicious, all you can eat pancakes and a side of sausage. This in-person event is a great way to support our local fire department while enjoying a tasty breakfast with friends and family. Your participation helps raise funds for important equipment and training. We can’t wait to see you there bright and early at 8:00 am! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to show your support and enjoy a stack of fluffy pancakes. Kingdom Ground Coffee truck will be onsite with additional hot and iced beverages available for purchase! Walk- ins are accepted on the day of the event.
Salvation Army inviting Vanderburgh, Warrick Co. residents to School Supply Giveaway
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The Salvation Army is inviting the public to a school supply giveaway. They say this follows after a successful “Stuff the Bus” fundraiser event. We’re told organizers collected 5,400 items and over $1,500 from the weekend fundraiser alone. Now, officials are inviting residents...
QMA Accused Of Stealing Narcotics From Facility
A former Evansville assisted living worker stands accused of stealing medications meant for patients. 25-year-old Myah Samples is charged with prescription fraud and possession of a controlled substance. Samples was a Qualified Medication Aid at Heritage Center before being fired in 2022. Another employee noticed 30 Percocet pills missing as...
Ribbon Cutting For New ECHO Housing Project
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Tuesday for the new Promise Home. The facility is a permanent supportive housing project that will end homelessness for 27-plus individuals. There will be on-site case management available. Also laundry facilities and a community space for educational opportunities. This project marks the sixth permanent...
Three charged after burglary at Evansville home, vehicle break-in in Newburgh
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Three people are facing charges after a burglary in Evansville. Officers were called to a home on Powell Avenue overnight Tuesday to investigate an active break-in. According to EPD, a 13-year-old was home alone at the time of the burglary, but was able to hide...
Evansville Man Arrested After Allegedly Pulling Gun On Woman
An Evansville man is in trouble after allegedly pulling a gun on a woman. Police were dispatched to Boeke Road and Riverside Drive around 3 pm Monday. A woman told officers that 22-year-old Michael McRoy broke her windows and then waved a handgun at them before running away. Police arrested...
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Teacher Locker helping EVSC educators gear up for school year with free supplies
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The Teacher Locker in Evansville is preparing for the new school year. The Teacher Locker is a place where Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation teachers can receive free school supplies for their classroom. Officials say the goal is to reduce what teachers spend out of their own...
Body of Evansville man recovered from Patoka Lake (Dubois County)
Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating after recovering the body of a man from Patoka Lake yesterday. At approximately 1:43 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of the overlook dam for a person going under water and not resurfacing. Conservation officer divers arrived on scene and recovered the body of...
Evansville African American Museum unveiling four new exhibits this week
The Evansville African American Museum will open four new exhibits this week. Starting at 6 p.m. on Friday at the museum's location at 529 Sondra Matthews Way, team members will host an unveiling event for the exhibits with music and food. The four new exhibits are:. Harlems of the Midwest:...
Former Memorial stars Adam Eberhard, Dylan Penn eager to reunite in TBT on national TV
EVANSVILLE — Adam Eberhard and Dylan Penn are excited to team up once again in The Basketball Tournament. The former Memorial and Bellarmine University standouts are on UKnighted, which is mostly comprised of former Knights players. It's one of the 64 teams competing in the single-elimination, winner-take-all tournament and for the $1 million cash prize.
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