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From the “singing janitor” to AGT semi-finalist
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – Richard Goodall has gone from the “singing janitor” on social media to the America’s Got Talent semi-finals. It has been two years since we were introduced to the “singing janitor”, Richard Goodall. Before America’s Got Talent, Goodall had never been on a plane before. Now he is an America’s Got […]
One person hospitalized in Owensboro shooting
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEVV) — Owensboro authorities say they are at the scene of a Thursday afternoon shooting. Around 2:30 p.m., officers with the Owensboro Police Department responded to the scene of a shooting on West 5th Street. OPD says one person was shot, but that they're expected to survive.
4th grader declared brain dead after collapsing at recess on first day of school, family says
HENDERSON, Ky. (Gray News) – A Kentucky family says their 9-year-old daughter is brain dead after she collapsed during recess on her first day of fourth grade last week. On Aug. 7, on her first day of school at Cairo Elementary in Henderson, Lucy Nash collapsed during recess. Her family said her heart stopped for several minutes.
Nortonville Man Charged With Possession Of Drugs
A Nortonville man was charged with possession of drugs and arrested on outstanding warrants during a traffic stop in Oak Grove Monday morning. Christian County Sheriff’s deputies say they stopped a vehicle driven by 41-year-old Derek Ferrell on Fort Campbell Boulevard for not having a light on his license plate.
Indiana awards $1.05M in grants to accelerate entrepreneurship
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) announced Thursday that $1.05 million in grant awards to accelerate entrepreneurial activity and resources statewide through its new Community Collaboration Fund (CCF). This investment will help power 32 community-led projects focused on entrepreneurial education, connection, and acceleration across Indiana, with a particular focus on underrepresented founders and underserved markets.
Indiana Pathways to Careers and Postsecondary program expands to three area high schools
NORTHEAST INDIANA (WFFT) — University of Indianapolis’ Indiana Pathways to Careers and Postsecondary programs are on their way to three more northeast Indiana high schools. Through an $805,000 grant from Fort Wayne’s Don Wood Foundation, the programs will serve Angola High School, Madison-Grant Junior-Senior High School and Wabash High School.
USPS Warns IN Residents Alarming New Scam Wipes Out Bank Accounts
Many Indiana residents rely on the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a trusted service to deliver daily mail and packages. Unfortunately, scammers are preying on that trust and USPS has warned Indiana residents that thieves are using new tactics to clear cash out of bank accounts. USPS Warns IN...
Publishers Clearing House Scam Targets Hoosiers: Don’t Be Fooled!
If something seems a little too good to be true, or someone wants you to give you a cash prize but you didn't enter a contest, it's probably not legit. Growing up in the '80s I remember the commercials featuring a man in a suit surprising folks with a big check. I'm talking like a giant check, that represented a giant amount of money. I always wondered what would happen if you didn't answer the door.
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.
AES invests $1.1 billion in Pike County
AES Indiana announced Thursday an investment of $1.1 billion in Pike County’s energy future from 2024 to 2026. The investments include the repowering of Petersburg Generating Station Units 3 and 4 from coal to natural gas, pending approval and solar and battery storage projects. The Pike County Battery Energy...
E-REP STAFF STRUGGLED TO ANSWER QUESTIONS CONCERNING DETAILS OF THE 2023 FINANCIAL AUDIT
E-REP STAFF STRUGGLED TO ANSWER QUESTIONS CONCERNING DETAILS OF THE 2023 FINANCIAL AUDIT. Evansville Regional Economic Partnership staff struggled this week to answer questions from a county commissioner and attorney concerning details in an audit provided to the county. EREP staff provided information about efforts to attract new residents and...
USI’s newest students come to campus for first move-in day of fall semester
VANDERBURGH COUNTY, Ind. (WEHT) — Students at the University of Southern Indiana are moving into their new campus housing ahead of the fall semester. Wednesday marks the first day new students move in for the school year. By the end of the week, more than 2,000 students will come to USI for move in ahead […]
Local health officials discuss global Mpox outbreak and how it could impact Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) -The last time we saw the World Health Organization declare an Mpox outbreak as a Global Health Emergency was in July of 2022, and it lasted for almost a year. Now, even though we are seeing cases rise outside of the United States, Woodford County Health Department’s...
Bullitt County family sues cemetery where their son is buried, claiming harassment and outrageous conduct
PIONEER VILLAGE, Ky. — Cemeteries are often serene, quiet places, where people go to mourn and remember. At the Holder Family Cemetery that peace is paramount, in fact, the desire for peace is what pushed the plot into existence. "I should've been able to bury my son on July...
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