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Take an interpretive strolls through Bedford's Zahn Historic District on July 23
This month’s Bedford Park Program will be a historical walk during which participants can learn about one of Bedford’s oldest sections of town. Marla Jones and Teena Ligman will lead the walk through the Zahn Historic District, just south of the downtown square. The walk is on Tuesday, July 23, and people should meet in front of the St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, at 1723 I St. in Bedford.
CrowdStrike outage causing issues in Evansville, Tri-State areas
A major technology outage caused headaches for people in Evansville and the Tri-State on Friday morning. CrowdStrike, a U.S. firm that advertises being used by over half of Fortune 500 companies, said one of its recent content updates had a defect that impacted Microsoft's Windows Operating System, adding the incident was "not a security incident or cyberattack." ...
Black: A Festival of Joy empowers and unites
The 90-degree heat did not deter a crowd of Hoosiers from filling the Taggart Memorial Amphitheater at Riverside Park for the third year of Black: A Festival of Joy. The event, presented by Ganggang, featured vendors, music and live performances. A line of food trucks was on hand to keep the crowds fed including local favorites like The Grub House and Gip Got Tips barbecue.
Granger's Bella Bauer as Miss Indiana Teen 2024
Recent Penn High School Graduate and soon-to-be student at Purdue University, Bella Bauer is representing the state of Indiana as Miss Indiana Teen 2024. Though she won the biggest title at the competition, Bauer also won the preliminary talent award, overall dance award, tied for the overall interview award and the Joy of Life award.
Adams Township (IN) VFD Station Being Built
Greensburg Daily News, Ind. Jul. 18—”It’s huge,” Trustee Rachel Connall Mirick said when asked what the new Adams Township Volunteer Fire Department station meant to the township. “We’re a pretty big township, so we really are in need, with the size of the township, to have...
Crane Mishap at Auto Club Speedway: Fans Blame Supernatural Forces
Crane Mishap at Auto Club Speedway: In the wake of a recent mishap at Auto Club Speedway, fans are scrutinizing NASCAR’s ambitious move to convert the historic track into a short track. The incident has fueled speculation and debate, intertwining concerns about the planning and execution of the revamp with the track’s venerable history. As discussions intensify on social media, the community remains divided on whether the transformation is a bold step towards growth or a misstep endangering a beloved venue’s legacy.
'My son’s life was worth everything': a grieving mother's message to her son's shooter
A 20-year-old man died after he was shot on W Morris St. earlier this week. His mother is left begging for justice, and for his name not to be forgotten — Edgerrin James Michael Hoover.
Disaster Loan Outreach Centers to open in Monroe, Vigo counties after June storms
MONROE COUNTY Ind. — The Indiana Department of Homeland Security and U.S Small Business Administration will open Disaster Loan Outreach Centers in Monroe and Vigo counties for residents affected by last month’s storms. Individuals are encouraged to file claims to determine if they qualify for low-interest disaster loans from the SBA. Certain businesses that were […]
Card skimmers allegedly used in grocery stores across Evansville
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Evansville Police reports card skimmer usage in grocery stores found by customers and management. According to a report from EPD, one of the card skimmers was found by a customer at a Grocery Outlet on Fulton Avenue. Police say they collected the skimmer for evidence. EPD says the other card skimmer […]
Heady’s Pizza in Evansville is shutting down
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Heady’s Pizza in Evansville is shutting down. A spokesperson for the business posted: It is with a heavy heart that we announce we will be shutting down. After years of serving our community, we will be closing our doors for the final time after we sell out of inventory. We want […]
CPD: Police investigating deadly shooting in Hartwell
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Cincinnati Police have confirmed that a man has died after a shooting in Hartwell Saturday night. Officers were dispatched to the intersection of Galbraith Road and Vine Street outside the Hartwell Recreation Center shortly before 9:30 p.m. for a reported shooting. Police said a man in his...
Motorist finds missing Loveland boy, police say
LOVELAND (WXIX) - A child who was reported missing Saturday in Loveland was found, Loveland Police reported. A call was dispatched as an all-points bulletin shortly after 3 p.m. for a missing 10-year-old boy who is autistic. Loveland Police said Jude Santucci was located and found safe. Police said a...
Newly minted vice presidential candidate JD Vance spotted shopping at Jungle Jim's fresh off RNC acceptance speech
FAIRFIELD, Ohio — Newly minted vice presidential candidate and Cincinnati resident JD Vance was spotted shopping at Jungle Jim's Fairfield location on Friday. This comes a day after Donald Trump accepted the Republican nomination for president and two days after Vance gave his first big speech on the national stage to accept the vice presidential nomination.
WTRE Farmer of the Day
WTRE Celebrated the “Farmer of the Day” this year at the Decatur County Fair. Kylie Huber Olsen, a 3rd generation farmer, from the St. Paul area, is our Farmer of the Day. Kylie and her husband Justin and 2 daughters – Sadie and Nora, continue to raise cow/calves at their home and Kylie also works with her parents on their farm, also with cow/calf pairs. Kylie grew up on a Dairy farm that began with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Huber and followed suit with parents Brian and Shirley Huber, who recently retired their dairy herd. Kylie and her siblings all spent time at the barn and continue, along with the grandkids, to be a part of the daily landscape at the farm. Kylie is also a Vet Tech, with several years experience, and is currently enjoying being a stay at home Mom and working with her family.
Indiana Black Legislative Caucus hosts town hall at Allen County Public Library
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - On Saturday, members of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus hosted a town hall at the Allen County Public Library. The town hall, which was free and open to the public, is part of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus’ statewide town hall series that provides opportunities for Hoosiers to learn more about the Indiana General Assembly’s 2024 session as well as opportunities for the public to provide insight for the Indiana General Assembly’s 2025 session.
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