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Rev Up Your Weekend: Monster Truck Madness At The Vanderburgh 4H Center
Monster Truck action is set to make a thunderous return to the Vanderburgh County 4H Center this July, promising an exhilarating experience for families and motorsports enthusiasts alike. The annual 4H Monster Truck Summer Smash, known for its roaring engines, high-flying action, and car smashing spectacle, is one of the...
As Indiana seeks to resume lethal injections, 2 Evansville-area men sit on death row
EVANSVILLE – After a 15-year pause, Indiana plans to resume lethal injections – but there’s no word on when the eight convicted killers on death row, including two Southern Indiana men, may have their sentences carried out. Erin Murphy, a spokeswoman for Gov. Eric Holcomb, declined to tell the Courier & Press where the state will get the pentobarbital it plans to use to kill people, saying it’s confidential information under state law. And when asked if...
New Albany City Council takes action to make Silver Creek dam safer
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The same dam debate continued in New Albany, as city leaders look to address safety concerns at the Silver Creek Landing dam. In a unanimous vote, the common council moved to add signs and other safety measures warning people about the dangers of swimming in the creek to make the area safer — after 14-year-old Andre Edwards Jr. drowned in May.
Southern Indiana Garden Shop Set to Close Saying Business is ‘No Longer Sustainable’
In 2020, amid the global pandemic, what started as a "leap of faith" for one Evansville, Indiana area entrepreneur is reportedly coming to an close. In October of 2020, Kiwi's Garden Center opened its doors with a brick and mortar location just off the Lloyd Expressway, at 100 North First Avenue in Evansville. For almost four years now, they have sold both common and rare houseplants, along with gardening supplies and a whole host of unique gift ideas.
City of Evansville taking steps to clean up warehouse fire debris
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Nearly two years later, Evansville is still dealing with the aftermath of large warehouse fires and the wreckage they leave behind. Currently, there’s not one, but two heaps of burnt wood and twisted metal clearly visible from the Lloyd Expressway, and they’ve just been sitting idle for months, even years.
Milton's Peach, Sinclair, Evansville's Heiser help Team Wisconsin claim junior wrestling national championship
State wrestling championships weren’t enough for recent Milton High graduates Aeoden Sinclair and Tyson Peach and Danny Heiser of Evansville High School. All three played key parts in Team Wisconsin winning the Air Force Special Warfare Junior National Duals in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on June 22. Wisconsin, with Peach and Sinclair among a group of eight recent graduates headed to compete at the Division I level in college, was the top-seeded...
EVSC School Board member convicted for allowing drug dealing at her bar
According to a report in the Evansville Courier and Press, Evansville school board member Amy Word was found guilty on Friday of maintaining a common nuisance after a three-day trial. The verdict was confirmed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office spokesperson, Ellora Daily, shortly before 12:30 p.m. The trial took place in Sullivan County due to significant media coverage in Evansville.
Redevelopment Commission Hears Updates on Jasper Municipal Pool Project
The Jasper Redevelopment Commission’s meeting on Tuesday morning provided new updates on the municipal pool project’s progress. A claim from Hafer Associates for approximately $9500 was approved by the Commission for services related to the construction of Jasper’s new outdoor pool. The total contract with Hafer is for $469,000 with $12,000 in reimbursable expenses. So far, just under $400,000 has been utilized. The Commission heard that Hafer anticipates needing to use the full contract amount, and has asked for addendum to be added for services provided for a land survey, so the total is expected to increase.
Jasper’s historic Ruxer Field, transitioning from grass to turf
JASPER, Ind. (WFIE) - Big changes are underway, for one of the most historic and iconic baseball fields in the Tri-State area. Yes, the end of an era has come, for Jasper’s Ruxer Field. It’s been an all-natural grass and dirt field, since it’s inception, but now, they are tearing up that surface and replacing it with a brand-new, all-turf field. The project is estimated to cost just over $2 million, and be finished later this year.
Evansville Regatta meets with hydroplane racer on the riverfront
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Monday, the Evansville Regatta met with a hydroplane racer on the riverfront. We’re told they stopped by while going to Madison, Indiana, from Guntersville, Alabama. Several people came out to meet the racer and see their hydroplane. President of Evansville Regatta Jason Gardner spoke with...
Gillman Do it Best Home Centers acquires Goecker Building Supplies
Gillman Do it Best Home Centers has acquired Goecker Building Supplies, a building materials supplier with locations in North Vernon and Seymour, Indiana. The acquisition aligns with Gillman Home Centers’ commitment to community-focused, value-driven service and marks an expansion of its footprint in the Indiana home improvement market. This announcement marks the company’s 17th and 18th locations throughout central Indiana and southwestern Ohio.
New owners take over Bloomington Roly Poly stores with plans to expand
In March, Tom Seybert was looking for the next owner of two Bloomington Roly Poly Sandwiches locations. It took a couple months, but Seybert found the people he believes will keep the restaurants in Westplex Plaza on West Third Street and at the Ivy Tech Bloomington campus going. In a recent email, Seybert said: "I sold both of my Roly Poly Stores to Tony Case and Mitchell Thompson. After turning away 5 offers, these 2 were handpicked...
A furry greeter, variety of music and $5 burger, all at The Cabin on 446
Straight-line winds blew away The Cabin Restaurant & Lounge's sign, but there's still a skeleton signpost out front announcing hours and events. This rustic space is an actual cabin. Karaoke, pool tournaments, open mic nights, and plenty of live music happen here amid a bar and restaurant, which serves, among other things, a really good, fresh-not-frozen cheeseburger with tater tots for $5. ...
Local Sports News: July 3, 2024
Indiana University Women’s Tennis names Chase Colton Assistant Coach Indiana women’s tennis head coach Gabrielle Moore has announced Chase Colton as the new assistant coach for the Hoosiers. “I am thrilled and so fortunate to have Chase joining our tennis program,” Moore said. “His passion for coaching and the support he gives to his student-athletes is unmatched. Not only is Chase a great coach, but an even better person. His experience coaching at a high-level and developing student-athletes will be a huge asset to our program and to our vision to take this program to new and profound heights!”
Indiana Fever Announce Major Starting Lineup Change Before Aces Clash
The Indiana Fever are rolling out a new starting lineup for Tuesday evening's marquee matchup against the reigning-champion Las Vegas Aces. Katie Lou Samuelson has replaced Kristy Wallace in the Fever's starting five, marking her sixth start of the 2024 WNBA season. Samuelson played the majority of ...
Peter Shear joins BLUM with "Reality Show"
LOS ANGELES, CALIF.- BLUM announced the representation of Bloomington, Indiana-based artist Peter Shear on the occasion of Reality Show, the artist’s first solo exhibition with the gallery. Utilizing the art of suggestion, Shear loosely renders recognizable forms in distinctive palettes to create paintings that trigger open-ended recognition in their...
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