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Evansville Enforcers Help Sack Leukemia While Staying Schroer Strong

Heather — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:04:13 +0000

Evansville Police Detective, Nathan Schroer, found out he will battle leukemia for the second time after being in remission for nine years. Schroer has spent his life supporting his community, but now it’s time his community supports him. Nathan is known for his work with victims at Holly’s House, his detective work with the E.P.D., and [...]

St. Jude Putt Fore Life

Bobby G. — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:00:59 +0000

This year’s event will be Putt Fore Life: A Salute To Sam Featherstone, in honor of our friend who lost his battle with cancer back in January. Sam was such a cool kid…an inspiration…and a beast when it came to raising money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. We were so excited to have Sam [...]

Blondes vs Brunettes Fundraiser to Battle Alzheimer's On June 2nd!

Sandman — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:10:32 +0000

Once against this year, local ladies take to the football field for their annual Blondes vs Brunettes flag football game to raise money for the fight against Alzheimer’s! This annual event which I have been very lucky to have been part of the last two years takes place this time around on Sunday June 2nd at Harrison High School's beautiful new Romain Football Stadium!

The GLVC Tournament Was a Success – What's Next From the Evansville Sports Corporation? [Audio]

Bobby G. — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 20:37:30 +0000

On this week’s edition of Wednesdays With Winnecke we talk to a couple members of the Evansville Sports Corporation. We review the recent GLVC basketball tournament and future sporting events. We also talk about the Salvation Army’s annual War on Hunger. Jeff Whiteside and Ron Bonger were our guests for the first half of the [...]

The Evansville Salvation Army Declares 'War on Hunger' This Friday

Bobby G. — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:47:24 +0000

The Salvation Army’s Evansville Corps declares “War on Hunger” 6:00am this Friday, April 19th, at Schnucks’ West Side, Newburgh, and Washington Avenue locations. Throughout the day anyone wanting to join the annual food drive can donate non-perishable canned goods at any of these three locations. You can also text the word HOOSIER to 80888 to [...]

Purchase Tickets for PGA's United Leasing Championship and Help Warrick Humane Society

Ashley Sollars — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:15:28 +0000

We are lucky enough this year to again host an official PGA Tour event – the United Leasing Championship at Victoria National from June 24-30. The PGA Tour prides itself on giving back to the communities in which its events are held. Beginning April 15 and continuing through June 23, 2013, Warrick Humane Society will [...]

Mayor Winnecke Talks About Guns & Hoses, 'Choose Not To Lose' and a Special Anniversary for the EFD [Audio]

Bobby G. — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:00:07 +0000

Evansville Police Chief Billy Bolin and Assistant Fire Chief Paul Anslinger were our guests today on Wednesdays With Winnecke. The topics of discussion were the annual charity boxing match between the cops and the firefighters, plus the EPD’s new “Choose Not To Lose” program, and the EFD’s momentous anniversary. A press conference was held on [...]

Hats Off to Holly's House Gala

Ashley Sollars — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 14:34:20 +0000

The 2nd Annual Hats off to Holly’s House gala will be Friday, April 12, 2013 at 5:30 pm at Holiday Inn Evansville Airport. What is the Hats off to Holly’s House Gala? It is a very energy-filled evening, which will include heavy hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, silent and live auctions, live entertainment and Holly Dunn Pendleton as our guest speaker

Now You Can Add YOUR Event to the Newstalk 1280 Calendar

Bobby G. — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 19:29:08 +0000

In an effort to make things easier for you…and let’s be honest, to make LESS work for us…you now have the ability to add your special event to our community calendar. Do you have a charity motorcycle ride coming up later this summer, or is your car club having an event? Maybe you’re selling BBQ [...]

Annual Sucessful Radiothon Raises a Ton of Cash for St. Jude

Ryan O'Bryan — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 20:30:44 +0000

Thanks to your commitment to becoming a Partner in Hope, we had our most successful radiothon to date! After 26 hours of sharing stories of hope from St. Jude patients and their families, and asking you (or in some cases begging you) to join us in the fight against childhood cancer, our grand total came out [...]

Become a St. Jude Partner In Hope and You Could Win an Autographed Jersey from the Evansville Icemen

Bobby G. — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 21:08:07 +0000

The Evansville Icemen were generous enough to donate TWO autographed jerseys to our annual St. Jude radiothon…and you have the chance to win one. Just become a St. Jude Partner In Hope and you’ll be qualified. What does it mean to be a Partner In Hope? It means you are ready to donate $20 a [...]

A Partner in Hope Visits St. Jude Children's Research Hospital For the First Time – A Life Changing Experience

Ashley Sollars — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:07:31 +0000

Hello, I’m Ashley Sollars – the Digital Managing Editor for your local radio stations (WBKR, WOMI, WKDQ, WJLT, KISS, 103GBF and Newstalk 1280). Basically, I oversee all the radio station websites. I get to do a lot of cool things with my job but I never thought my life would be changed from a ‘work [...]

Fill Up on Buffalo Wild Wings and Help St. Jude at the Same Time

Bobby G. — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 13:30:15 +0000

Our 3rd annual St. Jude Radiothon with Kenny Kent Chevrolet is happening today and tomorrow. And the folks from Buffalo Wild Wings are giving you a simple and delicious way to help raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. On Friday, February 22nd, both the west side and east side Buffalo Wild Wings will [...]

Annual S.M.I.L.E. on Down Syndrome Buddy Walk This Saturday [Audio]

Bobby G. — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 19:30:23 +0000

The 11th annual SMILE on Down Syndrome Buddy Walk is happening this Saturday, October 6th at Vanderburgh 4H Fairgrounds. You can be a part of National Down Syndrome Awareness Month and help raise money for a great cause, a meet a bunch of great people! The actual Buddy Walk, which starts at 10am, is a [...]

Help Another Good Cause While Enjoying Some Spudz

Bobby G. — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 18:41:23 +0000

Today, and today only (9/26) you can help raise money for the Christ The King PTO when you eat at Spudz-N-Stuff. Spudz-N-Stuff will donate $1 for every entree sold today at their east side location on S. Green River Road. In case you need a reason to pig 0ut on some of the best spudz [...]

2012 Susan G Komen Race for the Cure – Pictures

Annie Jenkins — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 13:45:33 +0000

Thousands of people lined the streets of downtown Evansville this morning for the 15th annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure! Click through our Photobucket to see all the pictures we took at the Expo, the Survivor's Parade of Pink, Ta-Ta Talent Search Winner Skylar Cain's Performance on the Main Stage, The 5K Race for the Cure Run/Walk, the 1-Mile Family Run/Walk and the Awards Ceremony.

NeedtoBreathe, Animalpalooza and More Things to Do This Weekend In the Tri-State

Mike Adams — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:00:04 +0000

There is a lot going on this weekend here in the tri-state – If you plan to get your weekend started early, nearly every bar in town has karaoke and pool, and if they don’t, they have booze and food – you can’t miss. This weekend’s highlights include national recording artists’ NeedtoBreathe at the Victory [...]

Animalpalooza Benefit and Music Festival This Saturday

Bobby G. — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 21:37:42 +0000

The first ever Animalpalooza Animal Benefit & Music Festival is happening this Saturday, September 22nd in Newburgh on the grounds of the Warrick Humane Society. It’s a day-long event for the whole family, with proceeds benefiting area animal shelters and rescues. Gates open up at 10am. Children 12 and under get in FREE..students 13 and [...]

Congratulations Skylar Cain – Kentucky Girl Wins Susan G Komen for the Cure Ta-Ta Talent Search! [Video]

Annie Jenkins — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 17:01:21 +0000

Congratulations to Skylar Cain! She’s the winner of the Susan G Komen for the Cure Evansville Tri-State – Ta-Ta Talent Search! Skylar will perform at 9 a.m. during intermission between the races this Saturday, September 22nd, at the Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Evansville. 2012 has been a big year for the little [...]

Bid on Great Items for the Easter Seals 'Golfing Fore Kids' Event

Bobby G. — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 20:08:58 +0000

The 13th annual Wesselman’s Supermarkets Golfing Fore Kids, to benefit Easter Seals, is coming up on Thursday, September 27th at Quail Crossing Golf Club. I’ve been to this event for the past several years, and I can tell you that it is one of the best scrambles every year. In addition to being at a [...]