Books: 'Lost Kingdom' looks at a transforming Hawaii
"LOST KINGDOM: HAWAII'S LAST QUEEN, THE SUGAR KINGS AND AMERICA'S FIRST IMPERIAL ADVENTURE"
Buttoned Up: 30 days to a clutter-free home
To sustain New Year's resolutions, we have put together a 30-day de-cluttering calendar. For each day, we outline one simple thing you can do -- usually in no more than DAVID COKER: Limbaugh nails GOP dichotomy
While I occasionally listen to his lunchtime radio program while driving across town or doing something else productive, I find many of his comments and suggestions entertaining, but not necessarily ZING!
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EDITORIAL: Cheers, Jeers and Tears
Cheers for some positive economic news in Posey County, Ind., where it was reported the Port of Indiana at Mount Vernon on the Ohio River had one of its busiest Lady Colonels will try for 10 in a row
Henderson County will try for its 10th straight win today as the Lady Colonels host Apollo this afternoon.
Pairings set for Sweet 16
The Second Region drew the First Region for a Western Kentucky matchup in the first round of the girls Sweet 16 in Bowling Green.
Local Humane Society, ASPCA working to find homes for 60 dogs
Faced with overcrowding while housing dogs held in connection with local animal cruelty court cases, the Henderson Humane Society hopes to transfer up to 60 dogs next week to other Catholic Schools Week begins today
National Catholic Schools Week starts today and ends Feb. 5, and Holy Name School has lots of events planned to celebrate.
VITA site opening here Tuesday
A Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site will be offered again in Henderson by the United Way of Henderson County in partnership with the Green River Asset Building Coalition.
VA to dedicate new care center
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will formally dedicate its new 95,000-square-foot Health Care Center in Evansville next month.
More gambling not the answer to money woes
In Gov. Steve Beshear's State of the Commonwealth address Jan. 4, he called for the state legislators to introduce and approve a bill to allow voters to decide if they Burris, 'hairball' make fond East End memories
I was talking to Don Burris recently; he's one of my old East End buddies who runs a clip joint on Letcher Street, which by the way was at one
Six Legendary Evansville Athletes Make Viral Video For Local Non-ProfitSix stand-out athletes native to Evansville release a video for a good
cause. Don Mattingly and his son Preston, Chris Owen, Kipp Schutz, Max
Dedmond, and Sean Mooney teamed up Vice President Biden Criticizes Romney, GingrichVice President Joe Biden is pushing hard against two
Republican presidential hopefuls ahead of the upcoming
contest for the White House. Crews Assess Bridge Collapse DamageIncredible and extensive is how Kentucky authorities are describing the damage from Thursday nights bridge collapse at Kentucky Lake. Henderson County Schools Investigating Alleged IncidentHenderson County Schools launched an investigation into a reported incident that happened Thursday morning in the boys shower room at the high school. Animal Shelter Ships Out Dogs to Prevent OvercrowdingA Tri-state animal shelter is reaching out for help trying to avoid a crisis. Representative Bacon Explains His Vote On Right To WorkState Representative Ron Bacon of Chandler was one of only 5 Republicans to vote against the Right to Work bill when it passed the Indiana General Assembly Wednesday Indiana Smoking Ban Undergoes ChangesThe proposal to ban smoking in public places in Indiana has changed. Proposal To Drug Test Public Aid Recipients Is DeadHoosiers on public assistance will not have to undergo drug tests, at least not anytime soon. Jasper Restaurant Among Final Two in Super Sandwich ContestThe Tri-State is still in the running to take the title of best Super Bowl Sandwich. UPDATE: Eggners Ferry Bridge Collapse in KentuckyOn Thursday, a cargo ship hit the bridge, causing a 300 foot span to crash into Kentucky Lake. Tennyson Man Charged With Criminal ConfinementClifford Colton Randolph was arrested in
Evansville Thursday night. He has been charged with armed robbery and
criminal confinement. New Vand. Co. K-9 Deputy Makes Drug SeizureIn only his second night on patrol, Ali, the newest K-9 addition to the
Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office, has helped get a suspected drug
dealer off the streets. Toyota Makes Donation to Ruth's HouseThe donation is part of the automaker's program to give back to the community. Fight Breaks Out at Evansville Gentlemen's ClubPolice were called to Scores Night Club around 2a.m., after several employees got into a fight.
Feisty Gingrich stakes campaign on electabilityNewt Gingrich has staked his presidential bid on the idea that he's best positioned to defeat President Barack Obama. Yet even some supporters seem to be struggling to buy that Several hurt in Cincinnati Horseshoe casino collapseSeveral workers have been hurt after a concrete collapse at the construction site of the new Cincinnati casino. Users protest controversial Twitter policyTwitter announced a new form of country specific censorship Thursday, and tweeters are fighting back. Super Bowl commercials battle for pregame buzzThe internet blew up this week when a mysterious video appeared on You Tube showing a grown-up and graying Matthew Broderick reprising his role as Ferris Bueller. Was it a LIST: Vanderburgh Co. road closures due to high waterPlease be advised that the roads will be closed to all traffic due to high water. Long road ahead for US home invasion survivorHow does a man move on with his life after losing his wife and daughters to two ruthless home invaders who tormented, then killed them? Officials: equipment sparks start Owensboro silo fireFire officials say crews working in the silo area were doing some demolition work and sparks off equipment started the fire. Newburgh Fire getting new radios after five-figure donationThe radios are used to communicate with an incident commander during a fire rescue or other type of rescue. ASPCA stepping in to assist Henderson dog shelterFriday, the ASPCA did behavior testing on the dogs to see what type of home suits them best. Warrick Co. mom arrested for holding teen captive with cattle prodThe teen was able to get away and call 911 from the Newburgh Plaza. UPDATE: Portion of bridge collapses after tow boat accidentEngineers with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet have started their inspection of the Eggner's Ferry Bridge after a main span of the bridge was struck by a large cargo vessel. American economy not healthy yet, but it's healingThe American economy may not be truly healthy yet, but it's healing. IN House adds new stipulation to smoking ban billThe House approved a bar exemption in a voice vote Friday and loosened the smoking restrictions on casinos.