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Evansville Business Owner Opens Up about Struggles in Facebook Video “Times are Hard”
The community rallies behind one local business after the owner posts an open and honest message about his business' struggle. A little cafe is located in the North Brook Shopping Plaza just off First Ave. Bobaccinos Cafe is more than just a boba shop, it's part boba shop, part diner. As they describe themselves on Facebook:
Evansville City Council denies rezoning sober living homes
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – In a 7-1 vote, Now Counseling’s request to rezone two of it’s houses comes to a screeching halt. Shona Jarboe and Angie Bullock live near the sober living homes, one is on Powell and the other is on Blackford facing Kentucky Avenue and they say they are pleased with the decision. […]
Britton retiring from professional baseball
Shocking news from the ranks of Minor League Baseball made its rounds over the weekend as 2017 Batesville graduate Zach Britton announced his retirement from professional baseball. Britton has spent the past four seasons inside the Toronto Blue Jays and has spent the past two years with Double-A affiliate New...
Memorial Hospital in Jasper gets new CAO
JASPER, Ind. (WFIE) - Deaconess and Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center’s Board of Directors have announced the appointment of Keith Miller as its new Chief Administrative Officer. He’ll start Aug. 12. Officials say he most recently served as CEO of Lawrence County Memorial Hospital, a Deaconess affiliate...
Listeria Alert: Produce Sold at Kentucky Aldi Locations Recalled
A recall for produce sold at Aldi store locations in Kentucky have been voluntarily recalled due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The bacteria can cause serious health issues and can sometimes lead to death. Symptoms of Listeria Infection. Symptoms can include diarrhea and vomiting, as well as fever, muscle...
Valparaiso University President José D. Padilla J.D. Makes List of Top Indiana Business Leaders
José D. Padilla J.D., president of Valparaiso University, has made IBJ Media’s Indiana 250 — a list recognizing the most impactful and influential business leaders in the Region. The 2024 recognition marks the second year that President Padilla has been named to the list. “I am grateful...
Cook Out submits plans to open first location in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- After a long campaign to get it here, Cook Out is finally coming to Louisville. Permits filed with the city on Tuesday show the late night burger joint is set to be built on Preston Highway, just south of Eastern Parkway in the Saint Joseph neighborhood.
Louisville Metro Government threatened with legal action over Urban Government Center development
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Some people in Louisville are now threatening to take the city to court over the development of the old Urban Government Center, while others just want construction to begin. Construction fencing is up around the old center on Barrett Avenue, off East Broadway. But there are...
Woman charged after attempted robberies in Hardin County
ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (WBKO) – A Louisville woman was arrested in Hardin County on Tuesday afternoon after an alleged attempted robbery. The Elizabethtown Police Department said officers were called around 12:40 p.m. to a Little Caesar’s Pizza location, located at 1512 North Dixie Highway. Shelli Davis allegedly entered the...
Louisville track and field athlete to make history by throwing discus in Paris Olympics
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Jayden Ulrich will soon become the first United States Olympian in University of Louisville track and field history. The 21-year-old will compete in the women's discus throw in Paris next month. Ulrich is the second female Olympian from UofL's track and field team after Chinwe Okoro competed in the women's discus throw for Nigeria at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Elizabethtown police seize 3 credit card skimmers from local retail stores
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Elizabethtown Police Department said scammers have upped their game. Officers have seized three skimmers in the last month, the department said in a Facebook post Tuesday. EPD said the skimmers were set up in local retail stores at self checkouts and even staffed check-out counters.
Accused drug dealers arrested in Louisville after posting TikTok videos of drug operations
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Two Louisville residents were arrested Monday on drug trafficking charges after police say they were selling marijuana and THC products from a Louisville warehouse. Police say they caught the suspects with the help of their TikTok pages. According to arrest documents, Tara Lyles and James Lyles...
PopCon Louisville's 2024 Prize Pack Giveaway
Prepare to be blown away by the epic experience waiting for you at PopCon Louisville, taking over the Kentucky International Convention Center with non-stop excitement from August 23rd to 25th!. Experience thrilling encounters with celebrities from your beloved TV shows and anime series, witness epic cosplay showdowns, participate in exciting...
Shelbyville Woman Sentenced to Over 3 Years in Federal Prison for Defrauding Former Employer
A Shelbyville, Kentucky woman was sentenced today to 3 years and 1 month in federal prison for engaging in a scheme to defraud her former employer. U.S. Attorney Michael A. Bennett of the Western District of Kentucky and Special Agent in Charge Robert Holman of the United States Secret Service made the announcement.
PIT BOX: High banks of Salem Speedway Up Next for ARCA Menards Series Competitors
On Saturday evening, the ARCA Menards Series will tackle one of its most historic venues, the high-banked, half-mile oval of Salem Speedway. A staple on the calendar since the first ARCA Menards Series event at the facility in 1955, Salem’s Victory Lane has seen plenty of notable visitors. Among those names include series legends like Jack Bowsher, Ramo Stott, Iggy Katona and Frank Kimmel, along with other talented drivers such as Benny Parsons, Bobby Allison, Ken Schrader, Ty Gibbs and Christopher Bell.
Consumer Reports: DIY projects to protect your home against storms, dangerous heat
INDIANAPOLIS (CONSUMER REPORTS) — Summer isn’t all fun in the sun. More and more, it includes dangerous heat and severe storms, but there are ways to protect yourself and your home. Consumer Reports explains that a good defense against Mother Nature’s warm weather wrath starts with DIY projects around the house. Climate change brings more […]
Indiana Train Hosting Christmas Themed Murder Mystery Train Ride
When I was a kid my favorite board game was Clue so it's no surprise that now as an adult I love a good murder mystery. If there's a book, movie, or board game that has a "whodunnit" angle, I am IN. I've always thought it would be so much fun to attend a murder mystery-themed event, and this one even takes place aboard a real train!
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