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VP candidate JD Vance shops at Jungle Jim’s day after RNC ends
FAIRFIELD, Ohio (WXIX) - Fresh from being named former President Donald Trump’s running mate at the Republican National Convention, J.D. Vance went shopping Friday at Jungle Jim’s International Market. The store’s director of development, Phill Adams, announced it in a Facebook post. Vance perused the aisles with...
Beechmont Avenue closed due to crash
ANDERSON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WXIX) - Beechmont Avenue is shut down in eastern Hamilton County due to a crash with injuries, according to Cincinnati police. It was reported just before the Little Miami River at 12:42 p.m. Saturday. Ambulances were sent to the scene, police say. It’s not clear how long...
Multiple shot, 2 seriously injured during fight in Anderson
ANDERSON, Ind. – Police are investigating after several people were injured in a shooting during a large gathering in Anderson. According to the Anderson Police Department, just after midnight, officers responded to the 2200 block of Arrow Avenue on the report of a large gathering. As officers responded, they...
ABE Graduates At Ivy Tech
EVANSVILLE, IN – Ivy Tech Community College Evansville has 42 students who have completed their Adult Basic Education journey at Ivy Tech – earning their High School Equivalency Diploma. On July 12, a graduation ceremony and celebration honored the 42 graduates, 8 of whom received honor’s designations. Six...
IU went full staff for 2025 5-star Nate Ament on Friday night — watch his highlights
In a battle of heavyweights, Indiana is making it clear how much they want class of 2025 5-star forward Nate Ament. The full IU coaching staff — head coach Mike Woodson and assistants Kenya Hunter, Yasir Rosemond and Brian Walsh — convened in Marietta, Ga. to watch the 6-foot-9 combo forward.
EPD: man arrested for stealing truck, attempts to re-paint vehicle
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — An Owensboro man was arrested in Evansville after he stole a truck, according to police. Evansville Police officers said they were on a routine patrol on Friday, when they spotted a white pickup truck that was on the stolen vehicle list. EPD says the truck...
'We have to take over.’ Cease Fire Indy founder Ron Gee's children continue his legacy
INDIANAPOLIS — To the rest of the city, he was a legend. A community staple whose life left an impact on the people he helped and whose legacy created waves of change against gun violence in Indianapolis. But to them, he was dad. Ronald Gilmore Frieson, Sr., known famously as Ron Gee, would...
Australian Racer Rules Bloomington Sprint
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Australian sprint car racer Todd Moule started outside the front row and won Friday night’s Maverick Sprint Car Series main event at Bloomington Speedway. Moule took the checkered flag ahead of polesitter Joe B. Miller to win the 30-lap event on the quarter-mile race track.
Task force apprehends Evansville man accused of E. Louisiana Street killing
EVANSVILLE — A multi-jurisdictional effort by Southern Indiana law enforcement on Friday led to the apprehension of Martin K. Miniard, the man investigators now accuse of carrying out a fatal shooting in Evansville earlier in the week. Miniard, 54, was booked into the Vanderburgh County jail just after midnight...
Ex-teacher sentenced to 1,090 days, but he'll likely be in jail only 188 days
LAFAYETTE, Ind. ― Former Southwestern Middle School teacher Peter Anders served most of his 1,090-day sentence on in-home detention while getting to enjoy his house, his family and his safety. That ended Friday. With credit for good behavior on pretrial in-home, he'll have 376 days to remaining to serve of the sentenced handed down...
North Side pizzeria says it's closing
Heady's Pizza, a popular North Side pizzeria, has announced on social media that it will close soon. "It is with a heavy heart that we announce we will be shutting down," a post on the shop's Facebook page stated. "After years of serving our community, we will be closing our doors for the final time after we sell out of inventory."
Local restaurant Che Chori to appear on ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Che Chori, a vibrant Argentinean street food restaurant on the west side, announced on Instagram it is set to make its national television debut on Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.” The episode, featuring host Guy Fieri, will air on Friday, August 2, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Che Chori, known for its […]
Indiana Sports Hall of Fame weekend gets underway in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – The Indiana Sports Hall of Fame is having it’s third induction banquet this Saturday. They held a fundraising dinner on Friday night to kick things off. Multiple Indiana sports legends are attending including Dave Schellhase. Schellhase is a North and Purdue alumnus, who also played in the NBA for the Chicago […]
Bringing Back the Bash arrives this weekend
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – What used to be called “Cruisin the Bash” has returned as Bringing Back the Bash. Cruisin the Wabash was an event enjoyed by generations of the Terre Haute community. Today, car lovers are trying to bring it back. It’s going on at the Wabash Valley Dragway and throughout Terre Haute […]
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