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 >>
It was a rare moment in relations between the media and the government: In 2008, FBI Director Robert Mueller called the top editors at The New York Times and The Washington Post to apologize.More >>
It was a rare moment in relations between the media and the government: In 2008, FBI Director Robert Mueller called the top editors at The New York Times and The Washington Post to apologize because the bureau had improperly...More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:39 AM EDT2013-05-21 08:39:59 GMT
You've probably heard that Indiana is among the states with highest smoking rates, but did you know that rates of women smoking while pregnant are also high? Smokefree Communities is hosting a workshopMore >>
You've probably heard that Indiana is among the states with highest smoking rates, but did you know that rates of women smoking while pregnant are also high? More >>
The Senate is debating cuts to the federally subsidized crop insurance program as it considers a massive farm bill this week.More >>
The Senate is debating cuts to the federally subsidized crop insurance program as it considers a massive farm bill this week.More >>
TRI-STATE (WFIE) -
The nonprofit organization, Share the Warmth, has weatherized more than 170 homes since 2007, making homes more comfortable and utility bills more manageable for those in need.
This winter Vectren has announced they will match dollar-for-dollar all public donations to the Share the Warmth program, up to a total of $200,000.
This initiative is designed to offer comprehensive long-term energy conservation benefits to single family homeowners that meet the state and federal guidelines for low-income.
"Many low-income families are faced with higher than average energy bills because they often reside in older, inefficient homes with out-dated furnaces and inadequate insulation," said Jeff Whiteside, Vectren's vice president of community sustainability and president of the Vectren Foundation. "If fully utilized, this program could yield an additional $400,000 to weatherize even more households in need."
Those who qualify for the low-income weatherization program will receive a free, on-site home energy audit to determine areas in need of energy-efficiency upgrades.
Energy efficiency experts will then implement a number of efficiency measures on an as-needed basis, which may include: adding insulation in the walls or attic, sealing ductwork and air leaks and installing high-efficiency natural gas furnaces and/or water heaters.
If you need bill payment assistance or are interested in the weatherization program, you may find the Community Action Agency nearest them by calling the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority at 1-800-872-0371.
Recipients of program dollars must be at or below 200 percent of federal poverty guidelines to qualify for Share the Warmth weatherization assistance. Vectren's Share the Warmth Program runs year-round. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Tax-deductible donations can be made to Share the Warmth Inc., P.O. Box 931, Evansville, IN 47706-0931. More information and a contribution form are available at http://www.sharethewarmthinc.com. Indiana electric customers can also donate by signing up for a free Energizing Indiana home energy audit and choosing Share the Warmth to be the recipient of a $25 donation after the energy audit is complete.
Vectren also has a number of additional tools to help customers manage their energy bills. For information on these programs, call Vectren at 1-800-227-1376 or visit www.vectren.com.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:14 AM EDT2013-05-21 04:14:46 GMT
A tornado watch is in effect for the western 2/3 of the Tri-State. This watch includes Evansville, Henderson, Princeton and Vincennes as well as all of our Illinois counties. At 11:15, an intense squallMore >>
A tornado watch is in effect for the western 2/3 of the Tri-State. This watch includes Evansville, Henderson, Princeton and Vincennes as well as all of our Illinois counties. At 11:15, an intense squallMore >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 2:01 AM EDT2013-05-21 06:01:07 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 >>
At least 51 have died in a storm the National Weather Service described as large and violent.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 10:35 PM EDT2013-05-21 02:35:00 GMT
The man injured while working on the Blue Bridge in Owensboro on Monday evening has died. The Daviess County Coroner has confirmed that the worker has died as a result of the injuries he suffered whileMore >>
The Daviess County Coroner has confirmed that the worker has died as a result of the injuries he suffered while working on the bridge.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 6:48 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:48:53 GMT
Now that school is almost out, your children might be spending time in summer camps, by the pool, or riding their bikes through the neighborhood. How would your children react if a stranger approachedMore >>
How would your children react if a stranger approached them with candy, money or gifts? Officials say now is a good time to remind children not to fall for it.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 1:27 PM EDT2013-05-20 17:27:55 GMT
A 27-year-old Batesburg-Leesville woman is in trouble with the law after police say she left one of her children in her car and carried the other one in a shopping cart while she attempted to steal clothesMore >>
A 27-year-old Batesburg-Leesville woman is in trouble with the law after police say she left one of her children in her car and carried the other one in a shopping cart while she attempted to steal clothes from Walmart.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 9:21 AM EDT2013-05-20 13:21:47 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 >>
Monday, May 20 2013 11:32 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:32:32 GMT
Technology at our fingertips is helping us get from point A to point B. While very few of us would be comfortable with someone knowing our every move, what about giving strangers a road map to yourMore >>
While very few of us would be comfortable with someone knowing our every move, what about giving strangers a road map to your personal life? Just how much information that's out there about where you go and what you do in your vehicle may surprise you.
Monday, May 20 2013 4:47 PM EDT2013-05-20 20:47:58 GMT
Members of the Evansville Police Department have been working closely with the family of a local school student who filed a complaint against an EPD officer last week. The family has decided that theyMore >>
Members of the Evansville Police Department have been working closely with the family of a local school student who filed a complaint against an EPD officer last week.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 6:27 PM EDT2013-05-19 22:27:30 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) – One person has died after a traffic crash on Interstate 64. The accident happened around 1:30 p.m. in the westbound lanes just east of the Watterson Expressway (I-264) interchange. TheMore >>
The accident happened around 1:30 p.m. in the westbound lanes of Interstate 64 just east of the Watterson Expressway (I-264) interchange.More >>
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