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Survivor of Oklahoma Tornado Finds Her Dog During Live Interview

Leslie Morgan — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:00:24 +0000

I have discovered that when all seems lost and that the darkness of a tragedy overwhelms you, miracles DO happen and prayers are answered. A survivor of the Oklahoma tornado, standing right out side of her leveled home, was being interviewed, LIVE on the air, about her terrifying and moving story of survival. She explained [...]

Saturday Is Recycle Day In Vanderburgh County at the 4-H Center

Leslie Morgan — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:00:59 +0000

If you are like me and have old newspapers, magazines, cardboard and plastic bottles sacked up and ready to recycle – Saturday is the day to clean house! ‘Recycle Day’ for Vanderburgh County is Saturday (May 18) at the 4-H Center in Evansville. Bring your aluminum cans, cardboard, newspapers, glass containers, metal food cans, catalogs/magazines, [...]

Fact or Fiction: What You Think You Know About Ticks and What You Don't

Jon Prell — Tue, 14 May 2013 01:00:04 +0000

It is tick season in the Tri-State and their populations are booming. Along with the growing number of ticks are an equal number of myths about how they affect people, where they live and how to get rid of the little diggers. It seems everyone has some method for dealing with ticks and it turns out that a lot of what we thought we knew is wrong.

Girls Night Out – 50 Shades of Grey Party – TONIGHT

Leslie Morgan — Thu, 09 May 2013 04:38:19 +0000

Ladies, and I use that term loosely, LOL, get your friends together for a truly unique experience, right her in Evansville. Did you read '50 Shades of Grey'? If you did, you know it is meant for ladies only! So, is this party!!

Jon and I interviewed, Melanie Leach, the Events Coordinater at Townsquare media about the event. All I can say is, I hope she comes back. ;-)

Russian Dash Cam Records Amazing and Uplifting Moments

Leslie Morgan — Fri, 03 May 2013 17:57:51 +0000

Imagine if you put a video camera on your dashboard and it filmed everything you saw, every detail, even the things you over looked. What do you think you would see? Really see. Would it be good or would it be bad? Would you see people at their best or worst?? Amazingly, in a world [...]

Peyton Manning Sings 'Folsom Prison Blues' With Luke Bryan During Indianapolis Children's Hospital Gala

Leslie Morgan — Wed, 01 May 2013 08:50:42 +0000

Ok, I need a moment.. .I just watched Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning singing Johnny Cash’s ‘Folsom Prison Blues’. OMG!!! Saturday night, Luke Bryan was the entertainment for the Indianpololis Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St Vincent’s fundraiser, but not for long. In Peyton Manning fashion, he got on stage, took the ball, ran with [...]

Phobias Are Very Real and More Than Half of Us Suffer From a Serious Phobia

Jon Prell — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 01:00:22 +0000

My wife and I live in a four-story downtown condo building and when the weather is nice we like to spend time on the roof, which is equipped with couches, chairs and a gas BBQ grill. Recently, we were up there with some friends and one one of my friends got a little too close to me near the rail and I backed away. He asked why I backed away and I told him I had a fear of people being too close to me in high places where plunging to the ground was a real possibility. He was surprised and said that kind of fear is all in your head.

Restore Your Faith in Humanity, Watch This Video

Leslie Morgan — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 01:17:24 +0000

SO many bad things have happened over the last decade. Between movie theatre shootings, school shootings and bombings, I have a heavy heart. I want so badly to see the good in people, but it's hard to do. I find myself looking at people and judging them on the way they look. After moving to the other side of the street of walking a little faster, I hate myself. People ARE good! And this video helped to remind me of just that. It will remind you too. :-)

Dancing Babies Bust It in New Evian Campaign

Jon Prell — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 04:59:32 +0000

Evian water has a new campaign centered around living young. Babies have been used in some of the most creative commercials of all time and seem to be such an obvious choice, but its how you present the babies that will make or break any campaign. The E Trade baby ads are all the rage right now and are hysterical.

Baby Can Do More Pull-Ups Than You [Video]

Jon Prell — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 04:59:19 +0000

I kill myself in the gym at the Downtown Evansville YMCA everyday. I have finally gotten to the point where I feel pretty comfortable and confident with my workout. I even attempted a few pull-ups the other day that I haven't done since high school. I couldn't do very many and talk about a confidence buster - the baby in the below video crushed my self-esteem.

New Hampshire Schools Ban Dodgeball to Curb Bullying

Jon Prell — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 01:00:18 +0000

When you were in school, chances are dodgeball was as big a part of your life as it was in mine. Its almost hard to imagine life without dodgeball on the school playgrounds, but that is exactly what is happening in New Hampshire, where one school district has banned the iconic game because of concerns that dodgeball leads to bullying.

Watch Two 90-Year-Old Men Sprint for the Gold

Jon Prell — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 04:59:56 +0000

Most of us might think old age sucks, but I guess it's all in how you look at it. I am in my early 50s and it never ceases to amaze me how much I can hurt after doing the smallest acivity. Would someone please explain to me why you can't seem to do anything without grunting after the age of 45. Check out the two 90-year-olds in this video.

Louisville's Kevin Ware Suffers Massive Leg Injury During Louisville vs Duke Elite 8 Game [VIDEO]

Leslie Morgan — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:19:08 +0000

OMG!!! One of the worst televised sports injuries EVER happened yesterday. During the ‘Elite 8′ game between Louisville and Duke, Louisville guard Kevin Ware, was on the defense, jumped to block a shot, landed on his leg, and suffered a COMPOUND fracture. Yes, that’s when the bone comes THROUGH the skin. OUCH!!! While at [...]

3rd Annual Give Hope Run For St. Jude Is April 27th, 2013

Eric Cornish — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 16:34:05 +0000

For the 3rd straight year, friends and family will gather at Burdette Park to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital with the Give Hope Run. In its first two years in Evansville, it surpassed all other runs for St, Jude to be the biggest in the country. It’s raised over $175,000 and we’re ready for [...]

Seven-Year-Old Professional Sand Castle Builder Is Also an Advocate for Clean Water

Jon Prell — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 12:00:05 +0000

Hunter is 7-years-old and is a professional sand castle builder in California. You certainly don’t hear much about pro sand castle builders, but Hunter’s passion goes way beyond sand castles. Hunter is also a big time advocate for clean water and makes a very strong case. My favorite part of this video is when Hunter [...]

Evansville Police Officers Shave Their Heads to Honor Officer Nathan Schroer Who Is Battling Leukemia

Jon Prell — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 19:19:38 +0000

Evansville police officer Nathan Schroer is the very definition of a public servant. Schroer is an 11-year veteran of the EPD and when he is not keeping the streets safe, he is a Pastor at Northwoods Church. Schroer recently received some devastating news, he has been diagnosed with leukemia for the second time. Schroer has [...]

CVS Pharmacy Wants to Know Employees' Weight and Body Fat Or They Will Be Charged a Fine

Jon Prell — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 01:00:01 +0000

CVS Pharmacy is requiring all employees to submit their weight, body fat, cholesterol and other vitals if they use the company's health plan. If they refuse to submit the information, they will be charged an additional $50 per month for their insurance. On one hand, with rising health insurance costs, I can understand why they want this, but on the other hand, it's very scary and brings up many privacy issues.

Deaf Mom Hears Her Son's Voice for the First Time

Jon Prell — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 04:59:16 +0000

Amy is a 26-year-old mom who has been deaf since birth. Amy has never heard her own voice, let alone the voice of her parents or her six-year-old son, Blake. Thanks to some new technology, that is about to change for Amy. In this video, Amy gets a very emotional awakening as she hears her [...]

British Grandfather Gets Fired After Rescuing Kids From a Shark

Jon Prell — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 01:00:20 +0000

An incredibly brave and gutsy gesture has cost a British grandfather his job. Paul Marshallsea wrestled a shark away from some children while vacationing on a beach in Australia. It wasn’t the heroic act that got him fired, it was why he was there in the first place. Marshallsea can be seen in this video [...]

Man in Speedo Doing Aerobics – Monday Morning Eye Candy, Kinda

Leslie Morgan — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:00:38 +0000

I don't know about you, but my body is NOT ready for a bathing suit. Every Fall, I tell myself I have all Winter to get in shape and that by the time warm weather is here I will look smoking hot. It never happens. I'm actually really hard on myself when summer comes and I look like a pasty, flabby, middle aged housewife. Self loathing sets in and I pout while I hide my body under a cover up. But not this guy! He has no problem with the way he looks. I wish I was more like him; actually, he is my HERO! This guy takes 'dancing like no one is watching' to a WHOLE other level!:-)