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Nebraska to play in first volleyball game on ABC
The Nebraska Volleyball team will play in the first nationally televised regular season game on ABC. The Huskers will face the Louisville Cardinals. ESPN will broadcast more than 2,600 women’s college volleyball matches on various ESPN platforms, the most games in a season in the network’s history. The season kickstarts with the AVCA First Serve Showcase in Louisville, Ky. on Aug. 27, with four perennial powerhouses taking the court. 2023 National Runner-Up Nebraska takes on Kentucky at 6:00 p.m. CT, followed by Wisconsin vs. host Louisville – with both matches airing on ESPN2. Nebraska has been named the Big Ten favorite heading into the 2024 season....
Gary repeals welcoming ordinance amid threats from AG Rokita
Three of the four municipalities threatened with legal action by Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita have rescinded their local immigration policies. (Photo/Marilyn Odendahl) The Gary Common Council repealed the city’s welcoming ordinance last week, becoming the third municipality to change or rescind its immigration policy, after being threatened with a lawsuit by Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita.
Jennings County prosecutor rules ‘no criminal liability’ in deadly officer involved shooting
NORTH VERNON, Ind. (WAVE) - The Jennings County prosecutor has released the findings from the investigation into a deadly officer involved shooting in North Vernon, Ind. in April. The shooting happened on April 9 and resulted in the death of 23-year-old Danielle Blake. The investigation was carried out by the...
Gov. Holcomb Recognizes Local Businesses with Century and Half Century Awards
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric Holcomb and Indiana Secretary of Commerce David Rosenberg on Thursday celebrated longstanding Hoosier businesses, awarding the Governor’s Century and Half Century Business Awards. In total, 48 businesses from across the state received recognition for their longevity and impact on the state’s economy, communities and...
New State-of-the-Art Indoor Pickleball Courts Coming to Indiana
Pickleball Kingdom, the world's largest indoor pickleball court operator, has announced a significant expansion into Indiana. Pickleball is rapidly becoming one of America's fastest-growing sports, and its popularity continues to surge. Personally, I've never played, having next to no athletic ability. That said, everyone I know who does play absolutely loves it. According to Sports Imports, the game involves using paddles and a perforated plastic ball, blending aspects of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. USA Pickleball notes that the sport was invented in 1965 on Bainbridge Island and is played on a court the same size as a doubles badminton court.
Indiana high school football preview: Class 2A predictions, top players in Indy-area
Since Western Boone won three consecutive Class 2A titles from 2018-20, the past three champions (Andrean, Evansville Mater Dei and Fort Wayne Bishop Luers) came from outside the Indianapolis-area. Can Lutheran, up from Class A, claim a title for Central Indiana in 2024? Or is there another team below that can do it? Western Boone and Monrovia are back down from 3A. ...
10th annual ‘Cop on a Rooftop’ raises money for Special Olympics at area Dunkin’ Donuts
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Area law enforcement and Dunkin’ Donuts stores are teaming up with Special Olympics Indiana for the 10th annual “Cop on a Rooftop” on Friday. The event raised $145,000 for Special Olympics Indiana in its first eight years. As the name suggests, police officers with the Law Enforcement Torch Run will station themselves […]
Today (Satuday) at the Greensburg Power of the Past
NO HORSE PULL – the abundance of rain Friday afternoon dashed hopes of getting that in. Dinner Hour noon whistle will sound. Old Time Fiddle Contest is at 1. Dan Wilson Memorial Parade is at 2 PM. Kid’s Pedal Pull is at 4 with kids games to follow.
Traveling exhibit in New Albany explores women's suffrage in Indiana
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A new exhibit in New Albany is taking visitors on a trip to the past. "Securing the Vote: Women's Suffrage in Indiana" shares local stories of change. The free exhibit discusses significant dates, events and women who fought for the right to vote. There will be...
Evansville Goodwill opens doors to a new adult education center
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — In Evansville, over 13,000 residents have never had a high school diploma. Two out of three individuals who don't graduate high school are low-income. The new Evansville Goodwill Industries Excel Center is looking to change that. Connie Ralph, the president and CEO of Evansville Goodwill...
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