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Gov. Holcomb Recognizes Local Businesses with Century and Half Century Awards
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric Holcomb and Indiana Secretary of Commerce David Rosenberg on Thursday celebrated longstanding Hoosier businesses, awarding the Governor’s Century and Half Century Business Awards. In total, 48 businesses from across the state received recognition for their longevity and impact on the state’s economy, communities and...
Indiana high school football preview: Class 2A predictions, top players in Indy-area
Since Western Boone won three consecutive Class 2A titles from 2018-20, the past three champions (Andrean, Evansville Mater Dei and Fort Wayne Bishop Luers) came from outside the Indianapolis-area. Can Lutheran, up from Class A, claim a title for Central Indiana in 2024? Or is there another team below that can do it? Western Boone and Monrovia are back down from 3A. ...
10th annual ‘Cop on a Rooftop’ raises money for Special Olympics at area Dunkin’ Donuts
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Area law enforcement and Dunkin’ Donuts stores are teaming up with Special Olympics Indiana for the 10th annual “Cop on a Rooftop” on Friday. The event raised $145,000 for Special Olympics Indiana in its first eight years. As the name suggests, police officers with the Law Enforcement Torch Run will station themselves […]
Tecumseh & Princeton football squads held their dress rehearsal, before next Friday’s openers
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Week 1 of the IHSAA and KHSAA football seasons kick off August 23, so this Friday, were the scrimmages. Let’s head up to Lynnville, for a scrimmage at Braves Field, where Tecumseh and Princeton, held their big dress rehearsal before week one!. First, here’s Princeton’s...
Reitz and Mater Dei face off in preseason scrimmage
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Preseason scrimmages going down tonight, and the students get their practice run at cheering on their squads, already in midseason form!. Now it’s certainly no regular game, but the teams get to test out plays, just get the feels for the flow of the game, think of it as one final dress rehearsal before week one.
Sunny and dry weather settles in
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) -A cold front will eventually move through the Tri-State on Sunday and bring an end to the mid 90s we saw on Saturday. Unseasonably cool and dry weather is ahead for much of next week, so we will likely extend our dry spell to nearly 3 weeks without rainfall. For August, we have received a little over an inch of rain, about 30% of the normal. This would be the longest dry stretch of the year, and may lead to “flash” drought conditions that will appear very rapidly. High temps on Sunday will stay in the middle 80s and lows will drop into the middle 60s. For next week, daily highs will rise into the low 80s Monday through Thursday and lows will dip into the upper 50s. Warmer temps return by next weekend with highs near 90.
Evansville Goodwill opens doors to a new adult education center
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — In Evansville, over 13,000 residents have never had a high school diploma. Two out of three individuals who don't graduate high school are low-income. The new Evansville Goodwill Industries Excel Center is looking to change that. Connie Ralph, the president and CEO of Evansville Goodwill...
Sisters create local candle business to promote safety
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEVV) - Two sisters in Owensboro have started a thriving new business called 'Duck and Bean' to promote a safer alternative of burning a candle in your home. A little over two years ago, Andi Hall was diagnosed with breast cancer. After hearing her diagnosis, she looked into what could have been the cause and as a result she found the many dangers chemicals in candles can have on the human body.
Lonestar bringing ‘unforgettable night of music’ to Jasper next spring
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Country music icons Lonestar are making a trip to the Tri-State next year for a show at the Jasper Arts Center. Organizers say the multi-platinum group will be bringing an “unforgettable night of music” featuring the band’s hits and fan favorites. “Known for...
Army Corps of Engineers begin dredging Ohio River this weekend
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - the Army Corps of Engineers will once again be dredging the Ohio River. They got started on their “Pump Out Project” Friday, and will continue through the weekend. They ask boaters to be mindful , especially at night. The sand is being pumped will...
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