Friday, May 17 2013 7:01 AM EDT2013-05-17 11:01:29 GMT
The medical aid group Doctors Without Borders says one of its medical facilities located in a rural but violent region of South Sudan has been ransacked and destroyed. The group said Friday the attackMore >>
The medical aid group Doctors Without Borders says one of its medical facilities located in a rural but violent region of South Sudan has been ransacked and destroyed.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 7:35 AM EDT2013-05-16 11:35:35 GMT
Around 1:30 Thursday morning, the Owensboro Police Department responded to an armed robbery call at the Hampton Inn, located at 615 Salem Drive.Responding units spoke with the desk clerk, who advised thatMore >>
Responding units spoke with the desk clerk, who advised that a male subject entered the business armed with a rifle, and demanded money.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 6:53 AM EDT2013-05-16 10:53:21 GMT
Police say a 7-year-old boy is critically injured, after he was struck by a hit-and-run driver in Indianapolis. The boy was hit about 9:15 p.m. Wednesday on the city's south side. A police spokesman saysMore >>
Officers were told that the boy was trying to cross the busy two-lane street when he was hit.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:53 AM EDT2013-05-15 10:53:05 GMT
European officials are investigating some of the world's biggest oil companies on suspicions of price manipulation over more than a decade. Shell, B-P and Statoil all say they're co-operating with theMore >>
The commission carried out unannounced inspections, because of concerns the companies may have worked together in reporting distorted prices.More >>
Right from the start, a horse trained by one not so over-the-hill Hall of Famer and ridden by another took control of the Preakness. The result: a huge upset and the end of any hopes for a Triple Crown attempt at the Belmont...More >>
From the Kentucky Derby Festival:
The Kentucky Derby Festival is pleased to announce its national concert lineup for Kroger's Festival on the Waterfront for the 2012 Derby Festival. Admission to all shows is a 2012 Pegasus Pin. On Saturday, April 28, veteran rocker Eddie Money will headline the Sonic Saturday show at 9 p.m. (Admission to Eddie Money is free to any runner with a finisher's medal from that day's Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon/miniMarathon presented by Walmart.)
Celebration Sunday on April 29 features a trio of Christian rock acts - Jonny Diaz at 5 p.m.; Chris Sligh at 6 p.m.; and Building 429 at 7 p.m. On Tuesday, May 1, the RhythmFest show features George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic at 9 p.m. On Wednesday, May 2, Walk The Moon will appear with special guest Ha Ha Tonka at 7 p.m. Tune It Up Thursday on May 3 will feature AWOLNATION in concert at 9 p.m. The Derby Eve Jam on Friday, May 4, will close out the week’s musical entertainment with a performance by the Charlie Daniels Band with guest The HillBenders at 8 p.m.
2012 Kentucky Derby Festival national concert schedule at Kroger's Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront:
Saturday, April 28
KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL SONIC SATURDAY CONCERT FEATURING EDDIE MONEY. 9 PM. Kroger's Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront. Admission is free with a 2012 Pegasus Pin. Contributing Sponsor: 107.7 The Eagle. (FOOD, DRINK AND PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED.)
Sunday, April 29
KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL CELEBRATION SUNDAY WITH 88.5 WJIE. 1 PM - 11 PM Family activities. 5 PM Jonny Diaz. 6 PM Chris Sligh. 7 PM Building 429. Kroger's Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront. Christian contemporary concert. Admission is free with a 2012 Pegasus Pin. Sponsor: 88.5 WJIE. (FOOD, DRINK AND PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED.)
Tuesday, May 1
KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL RHYTHMFEST CONCERT FEATURING GEORGE CLINTON AND PARLIAMENT FUNKADELIC. 9 PM. Kroger's Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront. Admission is free with a 2012 Pegasus Pin. Sponsors: Kroger and Miller Lite. Contributing Sponsors: B96.5 FM and MAGIC 101.3. (FOOD, DRINK AND PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED.)
Wednesday, May 2
KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL WEDNESDAY EVENING CONCERT FEATURING WALK THE MOON WITH SPECIAL GUEST HA HA TONKA. 7 PM. Kroger's Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront. Admission is free with a 2012 Pegasus Pin. Contributing Sponsor: 91.9 WFPK. (FOOD, DRINK AND PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED.)
Thursday, May 3
KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL TUNE IT UP THURSDAY CONCERT FEATURING AWOLNATION. 9 PM. Kroger's Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront. Admission is free with a 2012 Pegasus Pin. Contributing Sponsor: 93.1 The Fox. (FOOD, DRINK AND PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED.)
Friday, May 4
KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL DERBY EVE JAM FEATURING THE CHARLIE DANIELS BAND WITH GUEST THE HILLBENDERS. 8 PM. Kroger's Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront. Admission is free with a 2012 Pegasus Pin. Contributing sponsors: Country Legends 103.9 and New Country Q103.1. (FOOD, DRINK AND PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED.)
Kroger's Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront opens Thursday, April 26, and runs through Friday, May 4, in Waterfront Park. The venue is open weekdays from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. This ultimate entertainment experience offers national concerts, family fun, food vendors, a children's inflatable playground, midway rides and more Admission is a 2012 Pegasus Pin. Kroger is title sponsor of the event, with contributing sponsor Miller Lite.
Thursday, May 16 2013 7:38 AM EDT2013-05-16 11:38:49 GMT
WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - An Army wife who lost over 100 pounds while her husband was away in Afghanistan surprised the soldier Wednesday when he arrived at Wilmington International Airport. Misty Shaffer,More >>
A soldier from Wilmington returns from Afghanistan to a big surprise: a new wife, a new house and a different child.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 9:54 AM EDT2013-05-18 13:54:39 GMT
Evansville police made a large drug bust Fir day night. It happened at a home in the 600 block of Jefferson Avenue near Garvin Street. Police say officers were in the area and could smell a strong odorMore >>
Officers got a search warrant, and once inside the home, found what they call a substantial amount of marijuana.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 10:35 AM EDT2013-05-18 14:35:07 GMT
(KRIS/NBC) - A dream came true for a Texas foster child who never had a permanent place to call home. That all changed thanks to one family who granted his wish, 24 hours before it was too late. DamienMore >>
A dream came true for a Texas foster child who never had a permanent place to call home.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 3:10 PM EDT2013-05-18 19:10:16 GMT
On Wednesday morning, the Evansville Museum will unveil the new home for the Vulcan Statue that, in July of 2012, was moved from the basement of the Old Courthouse. Since the moving of Vulcan, OaklandMore >>
On Wednesday morning, the Evansville Museum will unveil the new home for the Vulcan Statue that, in July of 2012, was moved from the basement of the Old Courthouse.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 9:53 AM EDT2013-05-18 13:53:17 GMT
One person was killed in an accident at a recycling center. in Muhlenberg County. It happened at the Greenville Recycling Center II, which is on Wickliffe Street. 28-year-old, Robert Adam Baxter of Greenville,More >>
One person was killed in an accident at a recycling center. in Muhlenberg County. It happened at the Greenville Recycling Center II, which is on Wickliffe Street. More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:16:53 GMT
One person has died in a crash near Harrisonville, MO, Thursday evening. The crash happened on Missouri Highway 7 and Walker Road. It involved a car and a tractor-trailer. Harrisonville is in Cass County.More >>
Savannah Nash celebrated her 16th birthday last week. She died Thursday when her car slammed into a semi while she was texting during her first time driving by herself.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 11:05 AM EDT2013-05-18 15:05:55 GMT
Spend your Saturday enjoying some wine, art and jazz on Newburgh's Riverfront. Historic Newburgh Wine, Art and Jazz Festival is set to go from noon until 9 p.m. on Saturday. Local wineries will be offeringMore >>
Historic Newburgh Wine, Art and Jazz Festival is set to go from noon until 9 p.m. on Saturday.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 10:21 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:21:45 GMT
NEW ALBANY, IN – New Albany police said Friday that a mother found dead along with her two young children in a creek in Binford Park in March drowned her two young children and then herself. New AlbanyMore >>
Investigators said Jaime Clutter, 35, suffered from mental illness -- possibly psychosis and postpartum depression -- when she walked her children to Binford Park March 13 and drowned them. More >>
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