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 >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 8:03 PM EDT2013-05-22 00:03:24 GMT
There are questions about the cost of the proposed downtown Evansville convention hotel. City Council Finance Chairman John Friend says he, along with two other council members, met with Mayor LloydMore >>
City Council Finance Chairman John Friend says he, along with two other council members, met with Mayor Lloyd Winnecke last week to express their concerns about the current proposal.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:16:48 GMT
MOORE, OK - The Oklahoma County Sheriff's office tweeted a photo of a frightened, muddy dog Monday after the deadly EF-5 tornado ripped through the town.The comment accompanying the photo said, "scared,More >>
A heartbreaking photo of a little dog guarding the body of his owner, who was killed in the Moore, OK, tornado, is going viral.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:16:16 GMT
The Princeton Municipal Swimming Pool is more than 50 years old and, consequently, it seems to be in need of some major renovations. On Monday night, the city leaders passed a resolution that allows themMore >>
The Princeton Municipal Swimming Pool is more than 50 years old and, consequently, it seems to be in need of some major renovations.More >>
EVANSVILLE, IN (WFIE) -
The West Side Nut Club awarded thousands of dollars to tri-state organizations at their Founders Day Banquet on Tuesday night.
The Nut Club raises the funds at the Fall Festival every October. They gifted more than $190,000 to 22 separate organizations.
West side high schools, Reitz and Mater Dei, each received $22,000. Nut Clubbers also awarded the equine therapy program, Riding Hope, $20,000. They provide services for children with special needs, and they're going to use their money to expand their facilities.
"We have had a number of children on our waiting list, about 20-25 at all times, and this money is going to help us to expand the size of our arena. We are planning to double the size of our arena," said Beth Tromley, the Executive Director of Riding Hope.
This will allow Riding Hope to provide services to more children.
Here's a list of those organizations that were awarded:
Perry Township Fire Department- $2,000
German Township Fire Department- $2,000
West Side Business Association- $2,500
YMCA- $2,500
Burdette Summer Camp- $2,500
Historic New Harmony- $2,500
Ronald McDonald House- $2,500
Holly's House- $3,000
Evansville Arc- $3,000
Easter Seals- $3,000
West Branch Library- $3,000
CASA- $4,000
Wish Upon A Star- $5,000
Boys & Girls Club- $5,000
USI Varsity- $5,000
USI Athletics- $3,000
Riding Hope Spring Project- $20,000
Evansville High Schools- $14,000
Evansville West Public Grade Schools- $32,000
Evansville West Parochial and Lutheran Grade Schools- $32,000
Monday, May 20 2013 7:51 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:51:52 GMT
DONIPHAN, AR (KAIT) – A search effort is underway in Southeast Missouri. The Hartland Pit Stop in Doniphan apparently sold a $1 million Powerball ticket this past weekend, but the winner has yet to comeMore >>
A Southeast Missouri woman wrapped up a big week by taking home a piece of the record $600 million Powerball jackpot. More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 8:06 AM EDT2013-05-21 12:06:44 GMT
Monday night, May 20, at about 9:45 p.m., a trooper stopped the driver of a 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser for traveling 73 mph in a 50 mph zone on the Lloyd Expressway near McDowell Road. When the trooperMore >>
Further investigation revealed Ricketts was six months pregnant and had a BAC of .19%.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:34 AM EDT2013-05-21 13:34:05 GMT
Indiana State Police says Tuesday afternoon, between 3:15 -4:15 p.m., motorists traveling northbound and or southbound US 41 near I-64 should expect a 15-20 minute delay. Authorities say around 3:15More >>
Indiana State Police says Tuesday afternoon, between 3:15 -4:15 p.m., motorists traveling northbound and or southbound US 41 near I-64 should expect a 15-20 minute delay. More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:09 AM EDT2013-05-21 11:09:17 GMT
Whirlpool Corp. began soil and water testing Monday at a former park in a northern Ohio area where cancer has sickened dozens of children for more than a decade. The Benton Harbor, Mich.-based applianceMore >>
Whirlpool Corp. began soil and water testing Monday at a former park in a northern Ohio area where cancer has sickened dozens of children for more than a decade.
Monday, May 20 2013 11:48 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:48:15 GMT
A woman has been arrested after she allegedly locked her four young daughters out of their home for days at a time.A witness told police that the four girls, ages 7, 5, 3 and 1, had been in the same dirtyMore >>
A woman has been arrested after she allegedly locked her four young daughters out of their home for days at a time.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:09 AM EDT2013-05-21 13:09:53 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY. (AP) - A Taylor County man has been sentenced to 110 years in prison after pleading guilty to creating child pornography with two girls under the age of 5. Federal prosecutors say 50-year-oldMore >>
A Taylor County man has been sentenced to 110 years in prison after pleading guilt to creating child pornography with two girls under the age of 5.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:36 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:36:49 GMT
(RNN) – A day after long track tornadoes devastated Shawnee and Edmond, OK, another round has begun near Oklahoma City.KOCO broadcast a slow rotating cloud that slowly extended down towards the groundMore >>
Dozens of people have died after a second day of tornadoes twisted through Oklahoma, this time taking aim at the town of Moore, south of Oklahoma City.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 1:33 AM EDT2013-05-21 05:33:24 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Most people associate the word strep with strep throat. But imagine a strain of strep with side effects so shocking and dangerous that it leads to obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Mid-SouthMore >>
Most people associate the word strep with strep throat. But imagine a strain of strep with side effects so shocking and dangerous that it leads to obsessive compulsive disorder.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 7:57 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:57:46 GMT
Reality television shows centered on the growing food truck industry have a captive audience, and local entrepreneurs are cashing in on the popular new venture. You can find a local mobile food truckMore >>
Reality television shows centered on the growing food truck industry have a captive audience, and local entrepreneurs are cashing in on the popular new venture.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 10:39 AM EDT2013-05-20 14:39:51 GMT
A 14-year-old will face several charges after being chased by police in a stolen vehicle early this morning. A police spokesman says it all started in Marion County at about 3:20 a.m. today, when a hitMore >>
A 14-year-old will face several charges after being chased by police in a stolen vehicle early this morning. A police spokesman says it all started in Marion County at about 3:20 a.m. today, when a hitMore >>
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