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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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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Six Legendary Evansville Athletes Make Viral Video For Local Non-Profit
Six 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
Six 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, Gingrich
Vice President Joe Biden is pushing hard against two Republican presidential hopefuls ahead of the upcoming contest for the White House.
Vice President Joe Biden is pushing hard against two Republican presidential hopefuls ahead of the upcoming contest for the White House.
Crews Assess Bridge Collapse Damage
Incredible and extensive is how Kentucky authorities are describing the damage from Thursday nights bridge collapse at Kentucky Lake.
Incredible and extensive is how Kentucky authorities are describing the damage from Thursday nights bridge collapse at Kentucky Lake.
Henderson County Schools Investigating Alleged Incident
Henderson County Schools launched an investigation into a reported incident that happened Thursday morning in the boys shower room at the high school.
Henderson 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 Overcrowding
A Tri-state animal shelter is reaching out for help trying to avoid a crisis.
A Tri-state animal shelter is reaching out for help trying to avoid a crisis.
Representative Bacon Explains His Vote On Right To Work
State 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
State 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 Changes
The proposal to ban smoking in public places in Indiana has changed.
The proposal to ban smoking in public places in Indiana has changed.
Proposal To Drug Test Public Aid Recipients Is Dead
Hoosiers on public assistance will not have to undergo drug tests, at least not anytime soon.
Hoosiers on public assistance will not have to undergo drug tests, at least not anytime soon.
Jasper Restaurant Among Final Two in Super Sandwich Contest
The Tri-State is still in the running to take the title of best Super Bowl Sandwich.
The Tri-State is still in the running to take the title of best Super Bowl Sandwich.
UPDATE: Eggners Ferry Bridge Collapse in Kentucky
On Thursday, a cargo ship hit the bridge, causing a 300 foot span to crash into Kentucky Lake.
On Thursday, a cargo ship hit the bridge, causing a 300 foot span to crash into Kentucky Lake.
Tennyson Man Charged With Criminal Confinement
Clifford Colton Randolph was arrested in Evansville Thursday night. He has been charged with armed robbery and criminal confinement.
Clifford 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 Seizure
In 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.
In 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 House
The donation is part of the automaker's program to give back to the community.
The donation is part of the automaker's program to give back to the community.
Fight Breaks Out at Evansville Gentlemen's Club
Police were called to Scores Night Club around 2a.m., after several employees got into a fight.
Police were called to Scores Night Club around 2a.m., after several employees got into a fight.
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Feisty Gingrich stakes campaign on electability
Newt 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
Newt 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 collapse
Several workers have been hurt after a concrete collapse at the construction site of the new Cincinnati casino.
Several workers have been hurt after a concrete collapse at the construction site of the new Cincinnati casino.
Users protest controversial Twitter policy
Twitter announced a new form of country specific censorship Thursday, and tweeters are fighting back.
Twitter announced a new form of country specific censorship Thursday, and tweeters are fighting back.
Super Bowl commercials battle for pregame buzz
The 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
The 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 water
Please be advised that the roads will be closed to all traffic due to high water.
Please be advised that the roads will be closed to all traffic due to high water.
Long road ahead for US home invasion survivor
How does a man move on with his life after losing his wife and daughters to two ruthless home invaders who tormented, then killed them?
How 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 fire
Fire officials say crews working in the silo area were doing some demolition work and sparks off equipment started the fire.
Fire 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 donation
The radios are used to communicate with an incident commander during a fire rescue or other type of rescue.
The 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 shelter
Friday, the ASPCA did behavior testing on the dogs to see what type of home suits them best.
Friday, 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 prod
The teen was able to get away and call 911 from the Newburgh Plaza.
The teen was able to get away and call 911 from the Newburgh Plaza.
UPDATE: Portion of bridge collapses after tow boat accident
Engineers 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.
Engineers 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 healing
The American economy may not be truly healthy yet, but it's healing.
The American economy may not be truly healthy yet, but it's healing.
IN House adds new stipulation to smoking ban bill
The House approved a bar exemption in a voice vote Friday and loosened the smoking restrictions on casinos.
The House approved a bar exemption in a voice vote Friday and loosened the smoking restrictions on casinos.
