Local News Headlines

Race for the Cure road closures

Submitted by Randy Wheeler on Sat, 09/22/2012 - 8:10am
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Evansville's Annual Race for the Cure is taking place this morning.  Several roads downtown will be closed during the fundraiser and cleanup of the area.  Until 5 this evening, these roads will not be open to residents and regular traffic:

Riverside Drive from Court Street to Cherry Street

Main and Locust Streets from 2nd Street to Riverside Drive

Sycamore and Vine Streets from 1st Street to Riverside Drive

The Dress Plaza Esplanade

 

New App Raising Eyebrows

Submitted by Mark Evans on Thu, 09/06/2012 - 11:40am
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Indiana University's legal team is studying a proposed smart phone app that would let people anonymously share information about their sexual and other intimate behavior. The app, called Kinsey Reporter, would collect anonymous data about topics like sexual activity, public displays of affection, flirting, unwanted experiences, and birth control use. It would then compile the information and share the results.

 

Warrick Bookkeeper Trial

Submitted by Mark Evans on Mon, 09/03/2012 - 9:57am
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The trial date starts Tuesday for a former Warrick County Park Department Bookkeeper. Kristi Gates of Boonville is accused of misappropriating thousands of dollars and faces 7 felony charges of theft and fraud. A State Board of Accounts audit found Gates allegedly took more than 20-thousand dollars using the County's Sam's Club credit card to buy items for herself. Gates is also accused of failing to file the park department's tax returns resulting in penalties and interest.    

 

Good Drivers

Submitted by Mark Evans on Mon, 09/03/2012 - 9:56am
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Sunday night Indiana State Police and Warrick County Sheriff’s Office conducted a sobriety checkpoint on SR 261 at Vann Road near Castle High School. Between 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., officers checked 80 drivers that passed through the checkpoint and didn’t find any impaired drivers. Three drivers were administered field sobriety tests and passed. Troopers also issued two traffic tickets and three warnings.

 

 

Illinois keeps Gambling on Hold

Submitted by Mark Evans on Tue, 08/28/2012 - 12:37pm
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Illinois Governor Pat Quinn has vetoed a bill that would have expanded gambling across the state. Earlier this year, lawmakers passed a bill that would create five new casinos; a land-based site in Chicago, and four more on riverboats. The bill would also allow slot machines at horse racing tracks for the first time.

In his decision Tuesday, Quinn said, "It is critically important that any expansion of gaming in Illinois be undertaken thoughtfully and carefully.

 

Toyota and Duke enter Smart-er car deal

Submitted by Randy Wheeler on Wed, 08/22/2012 - 6:43pm
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A pilot program could lead to a smarter power grid and help the owners of plug-in cars save money. Duke Energy, Toyota and Energy Systems Network have partnered to learn how to synchronize the power grid with the needs of those who own plug-in electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. In addition, the program is expected to help electric car owners save money on their power bills, which can sometimes spike if they charge their cars at certain times of day. David Mohler of Duke Energy says the program will test a system that uses "smart" technology to charge cars.

 

West Nile outbreak now worst in U.S. history

Submitted by Randy Wheeler on Wed, 08/22/2012 - 6:41pm
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Indiana Health confirm ten cases of West Nile Virus in the state. The are in Allen, Fulton, Hamilton, Hancock, Jackson, Monroe, Marion, Tippecanoe and Vanderburgh counties. One case in Vanderburgh County resulted in death. So far in 2012, mosquitoes carrying the virus have been found in 67 Indiana counties, compared with 34 counties in 2011. Nationally, officials say this the worst outbreak if West Nile Virus in U.S. history.

 

Easter Seals Drawing Fast Approaching

Submitted by Mark Evans on Wed, 07/25/2012 - 10:54am
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The drawing for $100,000 at high noon Thursday is on.

Pam Kirk of the Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center says a surge in ticket sales the last few days has lifted total sales past the 2,000 mark. Kirk says they are still 353 tickets from their goal -- last year's total - but enough have been sold to avoid a second re-scheduling of grand drawing in the Home Run Sweeps. More than 900 tickets are still available at $100 each. You can buy them until just before the drawing at noon at the Rehabilitation Center on Bellemeade.

 

Stadium auction set for Aug. 4

Submitted by John Gibson on Fri, 07/13/2012 - 7:37am
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Everything must go. The last public event at Roberts Stadium will be an auction. All contents, fixtures, and equipment at the closed stadium will be auctioned on site Saturday, Aug. 4th at 10:00 a.m. City-County Building Authority Director Dave Rector says items to be auctioned include basketball floors, four basketball goals, a stage, office furniture, and kitchen and concession equipment. He says the stadium will be open for pre-auction inspections Aug.

 

Stubborn Posey County Fires

Submitted by Mark Evans on Sat, 07/07/2012 - 8:12am
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Firefighters fought stubborn fires in Posey County. A train sparked several piles of railroad ties to catch fire.

The fires were along the railroad tracks behind Givens Road. Six departments were called in.

Officials say no homes were in danger, but many firefighters were needed so they could rotate often due to the heat.