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Stories of Kentucky’s Black Trailblazers Come to Life Through New Augmented Reality Experience
Six Kentucky tourism agencies have partnered on a new project that tells the stories of numerous black trailblazers in Kentucky. The Kentucky Black Trailblazers experience, a multi-county augmented reality (AR) showcase, celebrates the influential black figures who shaped the history of the Commonwealth and beyond. Preserving History. The Kentucky Black...
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.
Ivy Tech is offering free Certified Clinical Medical Assisting training in Bedford
BEDFORD – Ivy Tech Community College’s Bloomington campus is offering a free Certified Clinical Medical Assisting (CCMA) training course. The 16-week class will be held July 23 through October 31 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the North Lawrence Career Center in Bedford. A grant from IU Health will pay for the training course and certification exam.
Alabama Man Sentenced to 57 Months for Arson in Indiana, Family Home and Pets Lost in Deliberate Blaze
An Alabama man has been sentenced to nearly five years in federal prison after pleading guilty to arson for setting his father's house on fire in Connersville, Indiana, resulting in the death of the family's dog and cat. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Indiana reported that 34-year-old Tommy Lee Harrison Sr. carried out the attack after traveling from his home in Birmingham, Alabama. Harrison will also face two years of supervised release following his 57-month incarceration.
Here's where you can get free school supplies in the Evansville/Tri-State area
The start of the 2024-25 school year is just around the corner for a lot of local communities, and one of the big tasks before the first day is loading up on supplies a child needs for the classroom. It can be a big expense, but several companies, churches and...
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...
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...
WIN Energy announces new CEO
WIN Energy REMC has appointed Leslie Beard as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective August 1, 2024. Beard succeeds Tom Nowaskie, who retired after serving as CEO since August 2018 and dedicating over 45 years to the cooperative. Beard began her career at WIN Energy REMC in 2000 and...
Cummins Converts Columbus, Indiana, Operations
Global power solutions provider Cummins Inc. plans to convert its operations in Columbus, Indiana. The $150 million project is expected to create approximately 250 jobs. The company will convert 360,000 square feet of manufacturing space at its existing engine plant to expand production of battery packs, powertrain systems and other battery-electric vehicle components for Accelera by Cummins, the company’s zero-emissions business segment.
Non-working headlight lands woman in jail on drug charges
BEDFORD – A Springville woman was arrested on drug charges on Tuesday, July 9, after an Indiana State Trooper stopped her vehicle for a headlight not working. Indiana State Trooper Ben Burris arrested 34-year-old Kayla Maggard on charges of possession of meth, possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Dubois County Fair rides removed after incident on Monday
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- An incident that occurred on Monday night at the Dubois County Fair has led to some major changes for the duration of the event. A statement from the Dubois County 4-H Council posted to social media says, ” As a Dubois County 4-H Council we have been made aware of a situation […]
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