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PFLUM FAMILY URGES WOULD-BE SEARCHERS TO STAY OFF JOHNSON PROPERTY
(Connersville, IN)--The family of Denise Pflum released a statement over the weekend after a Fayette County judge last week stopped their efforts to force the search of the property of Erika Johnson for Denise’s remains. The message indicates the Pflums will try another approach and urges the community to be patient until that happens. They are discouraging the efforts of some to organize a protest, saying that it will not sway the court’s position. They’re also asking that people not venture onto the Johnson property themselves in an effort to search. They say they have a team of search professionals waiting in the wings if and when a search is ever permitted.
Road closure planned for State Road 66 in Spencer Co.
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has announced a road closure for State Road 66 in Spencer County. Officials say beginning on or around July 8, crews will closed State Road 66 in Spencer County near Troy. This closure will occur between McDaniel Cemetery Road and North County Road 1250 E. […]
Tell City Police Department to post Sgt. Heather Glenn’s cruiser in front of station
The Tell City Police Department is inviting the community to stop by throughout the day for a moment of reflection and to observe a commemorative plaque on the outside of the building plus a memorial display in the lobby.
Two customers hurt after car crashes into Starbucks in Owensboro, police say
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - Owensboro Police say they are investigating after a car crashed into Starbucks early Tuesday morning. According to officials, that accident happened at the Starbucks on Frederica Street around 7:30 a.m. Police say two customers were hurt after a vehicle crashed into the building. According to a...
IHCDA receives grant to expand services for youth at risk of homelessness
INDIANAPOLIS (July 2, 2024) – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a $1.5 million award to the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) that will benefit youth and young adults (YYA) who live with homelessness and housing insecurity throughout Indiana. The Youth Homelessness System...
Study: Indiana is losing farmland but producing more crops
INDIANAPOLIS — A new report shows Indiana is losing farmland. The Indiana State Department of Agriculture issued the results of its study that show the state lost 345,682 agricultural acres between 2010 and 2022, a decrease of 1.89%. Most of that land became residential property in areas around the...
Severe Weather Likely Wednesday, Impact on 4th of July Possible
INDIANAPOLIS — Early Wednesday, severe weather is expected to sweep through, bringing thunderstorms with damaging winds to parts of the state. There’s also a possibility of severe weather on the 4th of July, but forecasters are uncertain about the timing of the storms and whether they will affect your fireworks celebration. “We are looking for […] The post Severe Weather Likely Wednesday, Impact on 4th of July Possible appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Green River Full Proof Bourbon Review
Green River Full Proof Bourbon is an amped up version of their high rye bourbon, blended in small batches and bottled at barrel proof. So what's it like? Read on to find out!. Green River Distilling Co. Full Proof. Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. 117.3 proof. MSRP: $49.99. Review. Please enjoy...
Indiana’s Education Scholarship Accounts see boosted participation ahead of 2024-25 term
(INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — The number of Hoosier families using an Indiana Education Scholarship Account (ESA) — meant to help students who require special education services — is up 200% for the upcoming school year, the Indiana Treasurer of State announced Monday. The agency said more than 50% of the $10 million appropriated for ESAs in […]
How the environment impacts fair housing in Indy
A new annual report from the Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana looks at how historically discriminatory housing practices have combined with climate change to create a losing scenario for some Hoosiers. Zoom in: The report found that just 20 of Indiana's 54 Superfund sites have been cleaned and returned...
Panther Intern Spotlight – Emmaleigh Crook ’24 & Hillary (Lantrip) Croft ’14, J.D.
Check out this Panther Intern spotlight about Emmaleigh Crook ’24! Emmaleigh connected with Hillary (Lantrip) Croft ’14, J.D. during a KWC Power Lunch hosted by the Office of Career Engagement. That lunch eventually led to Hillary offering Emmaleigh an internship opportunity with the Hopkins County Attorney office in Madisonville, Ky.
OCTC part of inaugural Leadership exChange cohort
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) and its affiliate, the Kentucky Student Success Collaborative (KYSSC), are hosting the inaugural Leadership exChange cohort beginning in September, and someone from Owensboro Community and Technical College (OCTC) is included. Officials say Barb Tipmore, who is with OCTC, is affiliated with the Counseling Center. […]
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