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2024 Indiana State Fair Sees Massive Crowd and Record Sales
The 2024 Indiana State Fair welcomed over 850,000 people to Indianapolis, with many vendors reporting record sales. It was a hot opening weekend for the 2024 Indiana State Fair, but that didn't stop hundreds of thousands of folks from enjoying all the annual festivities. The fair ran from August 2nd through the 18th, featuring two weeks worth of summer fun, competition, education, and entertainment. According to a news release from the Indiana State Fair Media Department, the event was a huge success, netting over 10,000+ exhibitors and youth competitors.
High temps, light winds: Ozone alert for area Monday, Tuesday
Air Quality Action Days are in effect in Southwest Indiana on Monday and Tuesday, according to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM). IDEM said Monday that ozone levels are expected to be in the "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range (Orange)" in Southwest Indiana, specifically naming Evansville, Bedford, Bloomfield, Huntingburg, Mount Vernon, Paoli, Princeton, Rockport, Tell City, Vincennes and "all other cities within the area." ...
Four Tigers Land on IHSVCA Players to Watch List
INDIANAPOLIS – Nine high school volleyball stars from southeastern Indiana have been recognized by the Indiana High School Volleyball Coaches Association. The IHSVCA released Sunday its 2024 Players 2 Watch list. Head coaches are invited to nominate their players to the list of top players across the state. Locally,...
Dollar General Literacy Foundation presents youth literacy grants to northeast Indiana
NORTHEAST INDIANA (WFFT) — More than $80,000 in grants will go toward youth literacy in the Hoosier state. The Dollar General Literacy Foundation provided over $4 million in grant funding nationwide to nonprofit organizations, libraries and schools, four of which reside in northeast Indiana. The Foundation awarded two schools...
Walmart Apple Juice Arsenic Recall: Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois
If you recently purchased a six-pack of "Great Value" brand apple juice at Walmart you need to make sure it's not included in this recall. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is recalling nearly 10,000 cases of this specific apple juice due to elevated levels of arsenic. Yikes! Don't worry, it's classified as a "Class II" recall, meaning it's unlikely to cause serious health problems. Still, better safe than sorry!
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library keeps growing in Indiana but Marion County lacks full access
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. In 85 counties in Indiana, all children under age 5 can register to read free books delivered to their home through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. That’s 31 more counties than a year ago. But many children in the state’s most populous county, Marion, are still […]
Goals, saves and PKs: Vote for IHSAA girls soccer players of the week (Aug. 19-24)
IndyStar will be recognizing the top girls soccer players in Indiana with our players of the week poll. Scroll to the bottom of the article to vote. Voting is open until noon Friday. ...
7 graphs that explain how Indiana University students vote
Indiana University isn’t just a large portion of Bloomington’s population; it’s also a significant voting bloc in the state of Indiana. In the 2020 presidential election, 25,329 IU Bloomington students voted — casting more ballots than voters in Spencer, Owen or Randolph county. Youth and college student participation is perennially important in national...
Who was the Courier & Press football and fall sports Athlete of the Week? Vote now
There were several standout individual performances across Southwestern Indiana. Who gets your vote? Each week you can vote for both the Courier & Press football Player of the Week and fall sports Athlete of the Week. The latter will be for fall sports not including football. Below you will find the football poll...
Indian Hills And CCPS Open First Day Of School
Life changed rapidly for Christian County Public Schools this past summer, when officials and administration embraced the complete relocation and renovation of three facilities — including new bathrooms, band rooms, walls up, and walls down across the district. That hard work opened fully to the public Monday morning with...
1966 – White Wins Hoosier Century
State Fair Century winner Don White is interviewed in victory lane by Sid Collins. Indianapolis, Ind. (August 26, 1966) – Don White survived a spinout on lap 99 to win the State Fair Century at the Indiana State Fair on Friday night. White, leading by two-thirds of a lap...
Aurora Utilities Announces Water Shutoff for Leak Repair
The water shutoff is scheduled for tonight. (Aurora, Ind.) – According to Aurora Utilities, there will be a water shut off in the area of Gaff and West Conwell streets at 9:00 p.m. Monday. The water off is necessary to repair a leak. Affected areas will include but are...
Approach closure planned for SR 62 and U.S. 41 in Vanderburgh Co.
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has announced an approach closure at the intersection of State Road 62, also known as Morgan Avenue, and U.S. 41 in Vanderburgh County. INDOT says beginning on or around September 3, crews will close the east approach of State Road 62, also known as Morgan […]
Downtown abuzz with activities Oct. 5: Bedford Half-Marathon/5K, Honey Harvest Festival, Farmers Market lead events
BEDFORD— Bedford Revitalization, Inc. (BRI) proudly announces the upcoming Honey Harvest Festival, a unique event dedicated to promoting pollinators, celebrating the harvest season, highlighting local shopping, and supporting Bedford’s vibrant community. The festival will be held on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at...
John Miller, Brittney Ferree post bond after combative hearing in Jamey Noel case
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. — Two people arrested and charged in the investigation into former Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel appeared in court Monday in a hearing that often turned contentious. Former Clark County Councilwoman Brittney Ferree and current Councilman and Clarksville Police Officer John Miller were arrested Friday and charged...
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