Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of August.
Good morning, Evansville.
Firefighters with the Vanderburgh County Fire Department begin their annual Fill The Boot campaign on Boonville-New Harmony Road, Petersburg Road, and Darmstadt Square today as they collect funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association — drivers are encouraged to donate change through Sunday.
Frog Follies returns to the Vanderburgh County Fairground this weekend.
Thousands of street rodders will join games and browse 600 vendor booths selling auto parts & vintage cars while entry costs $10 with free access for children under 12, and the event runs from 8:00 a.m. Saturday until 1:00 p.m. Sunday.
Ace Hardware in Evansville is launching its early Labor Day sale on grills — discounts exceed $100 off top brands like Weber, Traeger, and Blackstone from Aug.
27 to Sept. 9. The sale runs through Sept. 14 and offers Ace Rewards members benefits such as free delivery and exclusive deals.
DSW is holding an early Labor Day sale with 20% off fall footwear, a buy one get one 50% off deal, and up to 30% off select Nike styles through Sunday, Aug.
30 at local and online locations.
14 News recently spoke with co-hosts Dr. Rhea Rogers + Katherine Ambrose to preview the new season of Aging Untold, a talk show that discusses aging in America.
The show will premiere Monday, Sept. 14 on 14 News.
Following Dolly Parton’s death (at age 80), officials confirmed that the Imagination Library will continue to deliver free monthly books to nearly 154,000 Indiana children across 92 counties; Gov. Mike Braun ordered flags lowered until 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept.
1 in honor of her legacy.
Norfolk Southern is discussing with the city whether to repair or remove rough tracks at the intersection of Morgan Avenue + Burkhardt Road, which have been causing driver issues.
No repair timeline has been set yet.
Investment research firms warn that Indiana utility companies face increased risks after Governor Braun fired a state regulator and shifted to a performance-based ratemaking process & review of allowed returns, a move that may lower investor confidence and raise borrowing costs for infrastructure.
Three Baxter injections were recalled after tests found metal or fiberglass contamination in supplies distributed between July 25 and Aug.
3; the recalled nutrition and saline solutions served hospitals, clinics, and home care setups in several states including Indiana, and healthcare providers should return them per FDA guidelines.
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