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GP-15 stops by Evansville riverfront to promote hydroplane boat races
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – There have been efforts in recent years to bring back the Evansville Regatta Hydroplane boat races on the river in Evansville. On Monday, a racing boat on its way back from Alabama stopped by to promote Evansville’s event next year. The owner raced in Evansville as far back as 1984. Jason […]
City of Evansville taking steps to clean up warehouse fire debris
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Nearly two years later, Evansville is still dealing with the aftermath of large warehouse fires and the wreckage they leave behind. Currently, there’s not one, but two heaps of burnt wood and twisted metal clearly visible from the Lloyd Expressway, and they’ve just been sitting idle for months, even years.
Ground to be broken on new Chandler fire station
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The Chandler Fire Department begins a new chapter Tuesday. Ground will be broken to build a new facility to better serve the town and its residents. The new building will be located on North Iowa Street. Everyone is invited to attend the groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday at 5:30 pm.
Arrest Made In Weekend Shooting
Police are looking for the second of two shooters involved in a Sunday morning incident. It happened at a gas station at Covert Avenue and Green River Road about 4:00 am Sunday. Security video showed Otis Rankin firing shots that hit a teenager in the head and a man in...
Landmark Economic Impact Study Reveals Unprecedented Growth in Evansville’s Health and Life Sciences Sector
Evansville Regional Economic Partnership (E-REP) proudly shares the findings of the first-ever Economic Impact of the Stone Family Center for Health and Life Sciences, a multi-institutional collaborative Center that has become the focal point of progress in Evansville Region’s health and life sciences sector. Key highlights from the study...
EVSC School Board member convicted for allowing drug dealing at her bar
According to a report in the Evansville Courier and Press, Evansville school board member Amy Word was found guilty on Friday of maintaining a common nuisance after a three-day trial. The verdict was confirmed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office spokesperson, Ellora Daily, shortly before 12:30 p.m. The trial took place in Sullivan County due to significant media coverage in Evansville.
Aurora in need of bottled water donations
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — An Evansville non-profit needs help this summer. Officials at Aurora say they are down to their last few cases of water. They say they distribute five cases of water a day to some of the area's most venerable, especially with the summer heat. Aurora says...
Evansville basketball: Who left and joined the Aces for the 2024-25 season
EVANSVILLE — Consider it the nature of the current college basketball landscape. The Evansville men's basketball team will have a different look this winter. The Aces began year three of the David Ragland era in June with official team workouts. The program aims to build upon positive momentum from last season with a...
EVSC School Board has less than a month to fill Amy Word’s seat
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - When the jury returned a guilty verdict against Amy Word on Friday, she was no longer an EVSC School Board member. That’s according to EVSC Board Attorney, Pat Shoulders, who tells us that’s the state statute. He says the board has 30 days from...
Center for Adult Learner Success continues under new Online and Adult Learning Department
In the summer of 2021, USI welcomed a new department to campus—the Center for Adult Learner Success (CALS) officially “opened” its doors with the goal of making USI more accessible to those non-traditional, adult students—those who are 25 years and older, working adults, have dependents or have been out of college for more than two years—seeking their undergraduate or graduate degrees.
Jasper’s historic Ruxer Field, transitioning from grass to turf
JASPER, Ind. (WFIE) - Big changes are underway, for one of the most historic and iconic baseball fields in the Tri-State area. Yes, the end of an era has come, for Jasper’s Ruxer Field. It’s been an all-natural grass and dirt field, since it’s inception, but now, they are tearing up that surface and replacing it with a brand-new, all-turf field. The project is estimated to cost just over $2 million, and be finished later this year.
Increased Dispatch calls as fireworks are mistaken for gunshots
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — As the Fourth of July approaches, local dispatch centers are experiencing a surge in calls about possible gunshots that often turn out to be fireworks. Every year around this time, the volume of calls reporting what could be gunshots spikes significantly. People are understandably cautious...
Indianapolis lands Indiana's 1st gorjana jewelry store at The Fashion Mall at Keystone
This story has been updated to clarify jewelry care instructions. A national jewelry retailer is dipping the proverbial toe into Indiana waters, as the state's first gorjana store opened the doors at The Fashion Mall at Keystone on July 1. The 1,375-square-foot store is among 75 gorjana outlets throughout the country, according to a...
Bedford Golden Corral will honor veterans on July 4th
BEDFORD – Since 1988, the Bedford Golden Corral has honored veterans with a complimentary breakfast on July 4th. In 1988, they dedicated a monument along with one of the largest flag displays in Lawrence County. On Thursday morning, at 8:30 a.m., veterans, their families, and community members can attend...
New Albany City Council takes action to make Silver Creek dam safer
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The same dam debate continued in New Albany, as city leaders look to address safety concerns at the Silver Creek Landing dam. In a unanimous vote, the common council moved to add signs and other safety measures warning people about the dangers of swimming in the creek to make the area safer — after 14-year-old Andre Edwards Jr. drowned in May.
Milton's Peach, Sinclair, Evansville's Heiser help Team Wisconsin claim junior wrestling national championship
State wrestling championships weren’t enough for recent Milton High graduates Aeoden Sinclair and Tyson Peach and Danny Heiser of Evansville High School. All three played key parts in Team Wisconsin winning the Air Force Special Warfare Junior National Duals in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on June 22. Wisconsin, with Peach and Sinclair among a group of eight recent graduates headed to compete at the Division I level in college, was the top-seeded...
Huntingburg restaurant closing after more than 14 years
HUNTINGBURG, Ind. (WFIE) - Old School Cafe in Huntingburg will close two weeks. The owners shared the news on Facebook, saying they’ve sold the building. The last day in business in July 14. The restaurant on 4th Street in downtown Huntingburg has been open for 14 and a half...
Redevelopment Commission Hears Updates on Jasper Municipal Pool Project
The Jasper Redevelopment Commission’s meeting on Tuesday morning provided new updates on the municipal pool project’s progress. A claim from Hafer Associates for approximately $9500 was approved by the Commission for services related to the construction of Jasper’s new outdoor pool. The total contract with Hafer is for $469,000 with $12,000 in reimbursable expenses. So far, just under $400,000 has been utilized. The Commission heard that Hafer anticipates needing to use the full contract amount, and has asked for addendum to be added for services provided for a land survey, so the total is expected to increase.
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