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Incumbent Frank Mrvan (D), Randell Niemeyer (R), and four other candidates are running in the general election in Indiana’s 1st Congressional District
Incumbent Frank Mrvan (D), Randell Niemeyer (R), and four other candidates are running in the general election in Indiana’s 1st Congressional District on Nov. 5, 2024. Democrats have won every election for this district since 1930. A Daily Kos analysis of the round of redistricting following the 2020 census concluded that the 1st district had shifted towards Republicans. Joe Biden (D) received 53.4% of the 2020 presidential vote under the new district lines and 53.6% under the old district lines.
DOJ asks Supreme Court to partially restore Biden Title IX rule in Republican-led states
The Department of Justice (DOJ) asked the Supreme Court to take emergency action Monday to restore parts of President Biden’s Title IX rule in a handful of Republican-led states where the new regulations are blocked, arguing that lower court injunctions pausing the rule in its entirety are “more burdensome” than necessary. In April, the Education Department unveiled a final set…
Former VP Mike Pence says Biden 'made the right decision' by withdrawing from 2024 race
Former Vice President Mike Pence on Monday said President Joe Biden “made the right decision for our country” following Biden’s decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race this weekend. Pence, in a post on X, said he thanked Biden for “putting the interests of our Nation ahead of his own.” ...
Free Refrigerants Disposal for Jefferson, Scott, and Switzerland County Residents
It is limited to one per household. (Southeastern, IN) - The Southeastern Indiana Recycling District will be offering free refrigerants disposal for Jefferson, Scott, and Switzerland County residents. It is limited to one per household. Jefferson County disposal will be located at 6556 N. Shun Pike Road JPG #534 Madison,...
Cyberattack closes Jefferson County Clerk's Office Tuesday. What we know
The Jefferson County Clerk's Office has been shut down after experiencing a cyberattack, according to a release. Spokesperson Ashley Tinius said officials have contacted a cybersecurity company who will conduct a forensic analysis of the attack, but they don't believe any data was compromised. No estimate was given on when services may be...
Labor of Love: Summit on infant mortality to convene in Indianapolis this week
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indiana Department of Health is hosting the annual Labor of Love infant mortality summit in Indianapolis this week. Organizers say this year’s theme is “Expecting More” – a call for more emphasis, action, and collaboration in continued efforts to improve infant and maternal health outcomes. The event is on Tuesday from […]
True Crime Tuesday: The Murder of Herschel Chandler
In May of 1984, a night security guard by the name of Herschel Chandler was beaten and stabbed to death in the Business Administration building at Hanover College in Hanover, Indiana in the early hours of the morning. The case of Herschel Chandler remains unsolved and hasn’t received any media coverage as it was largely […] The post True Crime Tuesday: The Murder of Herschel Chandler appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Evansville City Council votes against recovery housing growth in Bayard Park neighborhood
EVANSVILLE — The Evansville City Council voted against two rezoning requests Monday that would have allowed a pair of recovery houses to add more residents. The requests to rezone 971 E. Blackford Ave. and 819 E. Powell Ave. have been a topic of conversation for months for the council, with Bayard Park-area neighbors expressing concern over the number of residents in recovery living in their neighborhood. ...
Irreverent Warriors welcoming new members
The Irreverent Warriors started a local chapter earlier this year. Their mission is to bring veterans together using humor and camaraderie to improve mental health and prevent veteran suicide. The local coordinator is Stacy Boehm who says a great thing about the group is that there are no barriers. Some...
EST Gee’s Booking Agent Found Murdered After Hometown Concert
EST Gee’s booking agent Devontae Beach was found shot dead last weekend after the rapper’s hometown concert. According to local news station WAVE, Beach, also known as EST Big Beach was not only the contact to EST Gee shows, but also a little league football coach. Yo Gotti Announces CMG Gangsta Art Tour Featuring GloRilla, Moneybagg Yo, And More Last Saturday night (July 20), Beach was found blocks from the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, KY., following the EST Gee and Friends Summer Jam concert which also featured artists including Lil Baby, 42 Dugg, and more. WDRB reported the city and...
PGA Tour's ISCO Championship is moving to Louisville; 'A big deal to our city'
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — After Louisville hosted the 2024 PGA Championship in May, another event on the PGA Tour is moving to the River City. Starting in July 2025, the ISCO Championship will be hosted at the Hurstbourne Country Club. It will stay there until 2027, officials announced on Tuesday.
Simmons College of Kentucky launches its first dual credit program for Louisville high school students
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Simmons College of Kentucky will launch its first ever dual credit program this fall, an opportunity for area high school students to earn college credit. In a news release Tuesday, Simmons said the program will initially feature more than 25 college-level courses in several different areas....
Bezos Academy breaks ground on third of 4 Louisville locations
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The most recognizable part of The Bezos Academy is its founder, tech giant Jeff Bezos, but the most noteworthy part may be its efforts to expand early education to parts of the country that have historically lacked the opportunity for pre-school age learning. Bezos Academy provides...
NAPD: 2 injured in double shooting in southern Indiana
NEW ALBANY, Ind. — Two men are hospitalized after a double shooting Monday night in southern Indiana. At about 7 p.m., New Albany police responded to a shooting in the 1800 block of Culbertson Avenue, about a half mile away from New Albany High School, according to a NAPD news release.
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