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Spillway fails, levy fractured on Hubbard Lake in rural Centralia
Marion County Sheriff Kevin Cripps says the spillway has failed and the levee is in fractured status at Hubbard Lake off of Lake Road in rural Centralia. He says the flooding area of concern is six-tenths of a mile south of State Route 161 on Race Track Rd. If you travel to this area, please use caution.
Water level drops in Salem Reservoir; all clear given for Starlight Mobile Home residents to return home (5:30 pm update)
Water levels topping the Salem Reservoir spillway continue to go down. After peaking at 20 inches above the spillway at noon, the water going over the spillway is now under 10 inches. With water levels in Town Creek declining, Salem Public Works Director Travis Sanders says residents can return to...
Women in STEM coming to the Pantheon
An upcoming workshop aims to inspire and empower the next generation of female STEM leaders. The Pantheon in downtown Vincennes is hosting a Women in STEM workshop on Tuesday, July 30. It will be from 10 AM to 3 PM that day and is designed for 25 aspiring young women...
National Weather Service in Far, Remote Northern Michigan Took Over Warning Chicago as Illinois Forecasters Hunkered Down During Tornado Outbreak
The National Weather Service is the government agency we all rely upon for up-to-the-second information particularly in emergency situations like severe thunderstorms and tornado outbreaks. But what happens when NWS forecasters are in the line of fire for a storm? That was the situation facing the NWS office in Chicago last night (July 15, 2024) as a summer storm spawned a tornado outbreak across the region.
Body of Evansville man recovered from Patoka Lake (Dubois County)
Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating after recovering the body of a man from Patoka Lake yesterday. At approximately 1:43 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of the overlook dam for a person going under water and not resurfacing. Conservation officer divers arrived on scene and recovered the body of...
WIN Energy announces new CEO
VINCENNES, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— WIN Energy has announced a new CEO after the the previous one retires after more than 45 years of service. WIN Energy has announced that Leslie Beard will be its new acting CEO starting August 1 2024. Beard has 23 years of service under her belt in the company. After receiving her […]
TD Live Team Previews: Madisonville Maroons
MADSIONVILLE, Ky. (WFIE) - It’s time to start up our football previews!. On Tuesday, the Owensboro Catholic Aces and Madisonville Maroons held a 7 on 7, so let’s start off our previews with a look at the Maroons. The Madisonville Maroons are coming hot off of an 8-3...
Indiana State Police arrest man after rape incident at Hanover College
HANOVER, Ind. — Indiana State Police arrested a Clark County man for rape on Monday. According to a press release, Indiana State Police have been investigating an incident of sexual assault involving 22-year-old Jackson Kruer since last fall. ISP reported that the alleged rape occurred on Hanover College’s campus. ISP was first contacted about the […]
Ally Malone signs with Marian Softball
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - It was quite the year for Gibson Southern’s Ally Malone, winning the state championship in basketball, a great year in softball, and now, a college signing. Marian University announced yesterday that Ally has signed with their softball program. She will bring her .396 senior year...
KSP, looking to win for the third time in four years, enters national ‘Best Looking Cruiser Contest’
Kentucky State Police has entered the American Association of State Troopers (AAST) “2024 Best Looking Cruiser Contest.”. KSP, which won the contest in 2021 and 2022 and has won four total competitions, will battle against state law enforcement agencies from across the country. The winning photo will be on the cover of the association’s 2024 wall calendar.
Indiana governor's race: McCormick gains ground in fundraising but lags behind Mike Braun
Indiana Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick has made leaps in fundraising in recent months, though she still lags far behind her Republican opponent in the fall, U.S. Sen. Mike Braun. McCormick, whose endorsed running mate got the seal of approval from Democratic delegates last weekend, is heading into the fall campaign season with...
Chicago mayor plans removal of George Washington statue in City Hall
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has decided to remove a statue of George Washington in City Hall, but, according to a top aide, the decision has nothing to do with the first president being a slave owner. The statue is located on the fifth floor right outside Johnson’s office, but the Democratic mayor’s communication director, Ronnie […]
Produce Sold at Some Indiana Walmart Stores Recalled
A recall has been issued for produce sold at some Walmart stores in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio, after it was discovered that the products may have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Symptoms of Listeria Infection. Symptoms can include diarrhea and vomiting, as well as fever, muscle aches, fatigue, headache, dizziness,...
Missing woman from Owensboro hasn’t been seen in weeks, police say
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - Do you know where she is?. The Owensboro Police Department is searching for a woman they say went missing last month. Police say 37-year-old Ruth Wedding was last seen on June 1 while possibly on her way to Florida. She’s described as a white woman with...
'Don't miss': Kentucky college professor 'no longer' employed after Trump shooting post
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (TND) — Bellarmine University in Kentucky on Monday announced a professor who shared controversial comments about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump is no longer employed. Professor John James reacted to the shooting by posting “if you’re gonna shoot, man, don’t miss” on social media....
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