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Southern Indiana 'Hoosier Wood Guy' sells Jack-o'-Lantern bourbon barrels in all 50 states
LANESVILLE, Ind. (WDRB) -- A southern Indiana business owner creates unique bourbon barrel Jack-o'-Lanterns, and he's already sold one in every state across the country!. Rodney Green -- known as the "Hoosier Wood Guy" -- specializes in creating unusual bourbon barrel designs. He started carving Jack-o'-Lantern designs on bourbon barrels...
Indiana needs more minority donors of organs
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Black candidates wait longer than non-Black candidates for kidney, heart and lung transplants, on average, statistics show. According to Indiana Donor Network, 60% of people needing an organ are people of color, and, if more people from multicultural communities donate, more lives can be saved. More than 100,000 people in America are […]
Join the festivities at The Great American Duck Race
The Great American Duck Race has become a popular attraction at the Indiana State Fair. Robert Duck, fittingly named, leads the event, which he has been involved with for 26 years. Originally from Bosque Farms, New Mexico, just south of Albuquerque, Duck began racing ducks in 1980. His success at the local duck races, where […]
Indiana pastors convene, look ahead at annual convention
The 56th annual session of the MLK Memorial Baptist State Convention concludes with president’s reflections. The 56th annual session of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Baptist State Convention rallies around the successful conclusion of its statewide convention held July 8-11, 2024, at the historic St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Indianapolis hosted by Pastor Phillip L. Shobe. The meeting brought together pastors in the convention from East Chicago, Gary and Indianapolis to examine and amplify its goals and initiatives for the upcoming year.
Everyone in Indiana May Have Had Social Security Number Stolen
This is some scary news for anyone who lives in Indiana. Your social security number may have been stolen. Everyone knows that a social security number is a very private thing. You never want to give that out to anyone. Granted, there are times when you have to give it out to prove your identity for financial purposes, but in general, the rule of thumb is to never give that information to anyone. Your social security card, in the hands of the wrong person, could cause a lot of problems for you that you really don't want to deal with.
AUDIO: The McCormick-Goodin Property Tax Plan is Here
NEW CASTLE, Ind. — You now know the official plan of tax attack from the Democratic ticket for governor and lieutenant governor. In a virtual press conference Thursday, gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick revealed what she calls the “McCormick-Goodin Commonsense Property Tax Relief Plan”, also named after the lieutenant governor nominee Terry Goodin. The plan calls […] The post AUDIO: The McCormick-Goodin Property Tax Plan is Here appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Needed rain falls in central Indiana for first time in nearly two weeks; New cool spell coming
HUMIDITY SURGES It’s back! For the first time in well over a week the dew point is nearing 70°. Up 10° from Wednesday, this will aid in developing some needed rainfall. This was the first measured rainfall since August 2nd, nearly weeks ago. August 2024 entering the day was the driest in three years with […]
Animal shelter breaks ground in Shepherdsville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Bullitt County will soon have a new facility dedicated to animals who need help. Friday, officials broke ground on a new 7,500-square-foot animal control building and shelter. It’s on Preston Highway, near Chapeze Lane, in Shepherdsville. Their current facility is 2,200 square feet and can...
Be Our Guest | Dive into southern flavors at 1816 Modern Kitchen and Drinks
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- WDRB invites you to Be Our Guest at 1816 Modern Kitchen and Drinks!. 1816 Modern Kitchen and Drinks fuses southern classics and Asian flavors together into one place, located in Corydon, IN. The restaurant's head chef has been crafting artistic foods with fresh farm to table...
All about “The Sip New Albany,” a new downtown event on Sat., Aug. 17
We have received an information release about this new event in New Albany, which is being held on Saturday, August 17 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 410 Pearl St.: “The Sip New Albany.” I’ve lightly edited the release to provide readers with the highlights. — Join...
New Albany Mayor responds to order to stop work at Providence Mill dam
NEW ALBANY, Ind. (WAVE) - After another legal challenge, the Mayor of New Albany is defending his executive actions that led to the filling of the Providence Mill Dam. Mayor Jeff Gahan continued to avoid answering questions in person about the emergency work he authorized at the Providence Mill Dam.
Group behind Jefferson County Clerk's Office data breach claims county files stolen, officials say
The Jefferson County Clerk's Office is continuing to investigate the recent ransomware attack that shut down several branches over multiple days in July after confirming a data breach in Frankfort Wednesday. Officials from the clerk's office appeared in front of the Investments in Information Technology Improvement & Modernization Projects Oversight Board after...
Clarksville Roosters set to reopen after fire closed restaurant over 1 year ago
CLARKSVILLE, Ind. (WAVE) - A Roosters restaurant in Clarksville is reopening after a fire destroyed the building last year. The fire tore through the property in February of 2023. The building was a total loss, but Roosters took the opportunity to revamp their space. They now have a layout with...
Championship BBQ competition and blues highlight Madison's 22nd Annual Ribberfest
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The 22nd annual Ribberfest returns to Madison, Indiana, this weened. The festival along the Ohio River in Madison pits professional BBQ teams against each other to battle in the Indiana State Championship Barbeque Cook-Off. The competition is sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society and includes amateur competitors and a Kidz-Q competition of future pitmasters.
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