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Championship BBQ competition and blues highlight Madison's 22nd Annual Ribberfest
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The 22nd annual Ribberfest returns to Madison, Indiana, this weened. The festival along the Ohio River in Madison pits professional BBQ teams against each other to battle in the Indiana State Championship Barbeque Cook-Off. The competition is sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society and includes amateur competitors and a Kidz-Q competition of future pitmasters.
Rushville resident shows off his mullet at the Indiana State Fair
Rushville resident Wally McCane made an appearance on Sunday, Aug. 11, at the Indiana State Fair, competing in the Statewide Mullet Competition. McCane was one of only 15 selected to compete. At the beginning of the competition, contestants had a minute to introduce themselves to the crowd and talk about...
Thornton Goes to Lucas Oil Victory Lane on Batesville Prelim Night
LOCUST GROVE, AR (August 16, 2024) – For the second year in a row Ricky Thornton Jr. won the Friday Night preliminary event for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series at Batesville Motor Speedway. The race kicked off the weekend for the $50,000 to win Nutrien Ag Solutions Topless 100 Presented by Big River Steel on Saturday Night.
Southern Indiana 'Hoosier Wood Guy' sells Jack-o'-Lantern bourbon barrels in all 50 states
LANESVILLE, Ind. (WDRB) -- A southern Indiana business owner creates unique bourbon barrel Jack-o'-Lanterns, and he's already sold one in every state across the country!. Rodney Green -- known as the "Hoosier Wood Guy" -- specializes in creating unusual bourbon barrel designs. He started carving Jack-o'-Lantern designs on bourbon barrels...
Three buildings condemned on the verge of collapse in Spencer Co.
SPENCER CO., Ind. (WFIE) - In Grandview, three buildings have been temporarily condemned for the public’s safety. As of Friday morning, one of the buildings collapsed inside and the county building inspector advised it was unsafe. Town management decided to block off the buildings and sidewalks near the the...
New Chapel CEO emails employees encouraging them to look for new jobs
NEW ALBANY, Ind. (WAVE) - In an internal email obtained by WAVE News, the CEO of New Chapel EMS encouraged employees to seek new jobs, saying that the company will stop 9-1-1 operations at the end of August. Jade Abbott is an EMS with the company, and grew up around...
The city plans to pay $49,400 on behalf of the owner of the old Pearl Cleaner
The city plans to pay $49,400 on behalf of the owner of the old Pearl Cleaners site to clean the property from debris left by a fire and partial demolition. The Board of Public Safety agreed Aug. 14 to hire Stemaly Excavating to complete the job after the owner ignored City orders to clear the property.
Two youth swim clubs in Warrick County combine in merger
WARRICK COUNTY, In. (WEVV) — Two Warrick County youth swim clubs have announced a merger. Newburgh Sea Creatures and Boonville Swim Clubs have combined. The new swim club, Warrick Indiana Tidal Wave, will start its short course swim season on August 26th. "We are bringing all of the swimmers...
Commonwealth Pain and Spine breaks ground on ASC
Louisville, Ky.-based Commonwealth Pain and Spine has broken ground on an ASC in New Albany, Ind., according to an Aug. 12 report from Louisville Business First. Commonwealth Pain and Spine has 20 clinics across Kentucky, Indiana and Illinois and provides preventative and comprehensive pain management through minimally invasive surgery, occupational and physical therapy, injections, CBD therapies and more.
Local artist shows off her stitches in Newburgh
NEWBURGH, Ind. (WEHT) — Red Rooster Stitchery is holding a trunk show Thursday through August 24 for local artist Penny Macleod. More than 200 of her embroidered canvasses are on the walls for all to see. Macleod visited the store today and was able to meet some of the shoppers. Macleod started embroidering eight years ago […]
Nurse arrested for allegedly stealing inmate medications
"Our staff was alert, discovered this violation of trust, and quickly took action. Any breach of security is an opportunity to learn and improve our process. We will invest in technology and improved procedures to lessen the chances of such a violation recurring," said Sheriff Noah Robinson.
Lonestar bringing ‘unforgettable night of music’ to Jasper next spring
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Country music icons Lonestar are making a trip to the Tri-State next year for a show at the Jasper Arts Center. Organizers say the multi-platinum group will be bringing an “unforgettable night of music” featuring the band’s hits and fan favorites. “Known for...
IU School of Medicine expanding program in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The Indiana University School of Medicine is expanding its program at the campus in Evansville. Leaders say they are hoping to help with the growing shortage of medical lab scientists. According to IU, four students are enrolled in the new bachelor of science offering, which starts...
Couple charged in neglect death of man left on couch in own waste
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Two people in Evansville are charged with neglect of a dependent resulting in death. Our cameras were there as 49-year-old Carmen Groves and 60-year-old Frederick Groves were arrested. They’ve now been booked into the Vanderburgh County Jail. Police say, in June, Frederick Groves called 911...
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