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Drums On The Ohio Returns After Five Year Absense June 26th

Eric Cornish — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:56:17 +0000

After a five year hiatus, Drums On The Ohio is back! The Reitz Bowl will be rockin’ one night only, June 26th! Drums On The Ohio is a drum & bugle corps show featuring some of the most talented young musicians and color guard members in the world. It’s an experience like no other. Bring [...]

Donate Blood to the Evansville Red Cross and Receive a Free Holiday World Ticket

Ashley Sollars — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:44:50 +0000

In a tweet released today from the Evansville Red Cross ‏@EvvRedCross if you donate blood on July 15 or 22 you'll receive a FREE @HolidayWorld ticket. Appointments required! Call 1-800-REDCROSS or http://ow.ly/m6Oq6

We encourage you to give blood throughout the year

Vanderburgh County Prosecutor's Office Launches an Anonymous Tip Line

Jon Prell — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:39:27 +0000

More often than not, a crime might go unreported for fear of retaliation, especially for witnesses to those crimes. That is the primary reason behind the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office launching the ‘We Tip’ tip line, which is completely anonymous. Calling We Tip at 1-800-78-CRIME will connect callers directly to an operator that is available [...]

Indiana State Trooper Shot and Injured in Montgomery

Johnny Kincaid — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:43:06 +0000

An Indiana State Trooper was shot multiple times this afternoon while responding to a robbery at a gun shop in Montgomery. Trooper Jarrod Lents is being treated at Deaconess Hospital at Evansville for nonlife-threatening injuries. State Police say that Lents responded to a report of a robbery in progress at Black Oak Armaments Gun Shop [...]

Indiana to Allow Electronic Proof of Insurance

Mike Adams — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:04:25 +0000

Drivers across Indiana that are forced to show proof of insurance to a law enforcement officer as the result of an accident or traffic violation will now be allowed to do that electronically.

A new law that goes into effect on July 1 will make Indiana one of 24 states that now allow motorists to show electronic proof of insurance coverage. Electronic images of the driver’s insurance card can be accessed through an app downloaded from a number of insurance providers.

Indiana Law Enforcement Cracking Down on Drunk Boaters

Mike Adams — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:23:46 +0000

If you’re going to play on the water in Indiana, you had better stay dry.

As part of a national campaign to raise awareness of the dangers surrounding boating under the influence of drugs and alcohol, Indiana conservation officers will be beefing up patrols across Indiana waterways this summer.

Henderson, KY Woman is the Voice Behind the Dunkin' Donuts' Most Hated Woman in America

Ashley Sollars — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:11:01 +0000

The customer is not always right. In this very NSFW video, which has gone viral, a woman identified as Taylor Chapman unleashes a torrent of hate on a Dunkin Donuts employee in Florida because she’s furious she didn’t get a receipt during a previous trip to the eatery and wanted a free order to make [...]

Kitten Special This Week Only at the Warrick Humane Society

Ashley Sollars — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:46:01 +0000

There has been a mathematical equation on the loose that one cat can produce 40,000 offspring in a matter of a few years. That is a little extreme (see the video below) but there is a staggering amount of kittens being born right here in the tri-state. Shelters are overrun with cats and kittens and [...]

Indiana Overwhelmed With Gun Permit Requests

Mike Adams — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 04:29:47 +0000

Indiana State Police say they cannot put firearms in the hands of gun enthusiasts fast enough, as a serious backlog of gun permit requests has put thousands of would be pistol-packing Hoosiers on a waiting list for several months. In fact, since the beginning of the year, many of the state’s gun shop owners have [...]

Indiana Cave With Ice Age Fossils Opens This Weekend

Mike Adams — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:28:02 +0000

A cave where scientists recently discovered the fossils of creatures that existed during the Ice Age is set to open to the public for the first time this weekend.

On Saturday, Indiana Caverns will reveal their astonishing new findings to tourists, where in addition to subterranean boat expeditions and geological formations, patrons will also have a chance to see what is being labeled as one of the most significant cave discoveries in the nation.

Applications Being Accepted for Indiana's 21st Century Scholars Program

Mike Adams — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:11:07 +0000

Indiana students who are able to maintain good grades, stay off drugs and walk the proverbial straight-and-narrow can take advantage of Indiana’s 21st Century Scholars program, which was put in place as an opportunity for students to have their college tuition paid. According to the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, nearly 80 percent of the 21st [...]

Evansville's Check Into Cash Bringing the 'Cashdales' to Town

Ryan O'Bryan — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 06:40:40 +0000

Standing at over six feet tall, and weighing in at over 2,000 pounds each, these majestic animals will be on display at various Check Into Cash locations in Evansville June 11th – 13th. The horses are two of the eight members of the 2010 World Championship Team, have appeared in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade [...]

Indiana Has Legalized Switchblades and Silencers

Mike Adams — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 18:32:04 +0000

It will soon be legal to carry switchblades in the Hoosier state, as a regulation that has been on the books for decades will finally be removed from a laundry list of seemingly dumb Indiana laws.

This summer, Indiana will strengthen the ranks of heathens and petty thugs by lifting the ban on spring-loaded knive

Some Stations Are Charging Over $4 for Gas in Evansville

Johnny Kincaid — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:39:19 +0000

Gas prices have jumped substantially. This morning we found some gas stations in Evansville as high as $4.24 and a few at $3.99. This morning, using an app like Gas Buddy can save you some money. Even with the high prices, there are some stations that are still charging $3.73. Statewide the average gas price [...]

Learn More About Police Work with Evansville Police Department's Citizen Academy

Ryan O'Bryan — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 16:30:38 +0000

In an effort to give the public a better understanding of how they operate, the Evansville Police Department is giving residents an opportunity to learn more about their inner workings. Since taking over as Chief in 2011, Billy Bolin has made it a priority to change the perception of the police department by the public; [...]

'We Are Evansville' Community Video Shoot CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN!

Ashley Sollars — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 13:50:02 +0000

The We Are Evansville group planned to do a community video and picture on Evansville’s Riverfront today: this has been cancelled due to rain!! We Are Evansville was started by a group of students with the mission to “promote and celebrate all things that define Evansville.”

Kentucky Bourbon Trail Releases New Smartphone App

Mike Adams — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 04:50:31 +0000

Hey, there’s an app for Jack...and now there is an app for the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, as well.

According to a news release from the Kentucky Distillers Association, the organization recently released a free app on the Apple iTunes store and on their website that will help guide people interested in Kentucky’s distilleries to find information, like directions and tour hours, maps, tasting notes and tutorials.

Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana Presenting 'Art in the Park' – UPDATE Event Moved to Sunday

Ryan O'Bryan — Fri, 31 May 2013 16:02:05 +0000

The free event will take place on Sunday, June 2st, 2013 from 11am – 4pm at the Boy Scouts Eykamp Center next to the American Red Cross on the Lloyd Expressway. Presented by The Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana, the Evansville Courier and Press, Deaconess, Old National Bank, and St. Mary’s, “Art in the Park” [...]

Today is 'We Are Evansville' Community Pride Day – What Are You Proud Of?

Bobby G. — Fri, 31 May 2013 11:00:52 +0000

Mayor Lloyd Winnecke has declared today at ‘We Are Evansville’ Community Pride Day and the entire month of June as ‘We Are Evansville‘ month. That being said, we want to know what makes you proud of Evansville? What the video below to find out more about Mayor Winnecke’s declaration. Now, if you would be so [...]

Be a Part of the 'We Are Evansville' Community Video Shoot This Saturday

Bobby G. — Fri, 31 May 2013 03:42:36 +0000

The We Are Evansville group will be shooting a community video and picture on Evansville’s Riverfront this Saturday, June 1st at 11am on Riverside Drive. Everyone is invited to gather in front of the 4 Freedoms Monument where they will get assignments and directions. The shoot will begin promptly at 11am, so we are asking [...]