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17-Pound Prehistoric Mastodon Bone Discovered In Indiana

Mike Adams — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:59:49 +0000

Now, that’s what we call a bone-a-fide discovery.

State officials say that earlier this week, a flood cleanup crew in Terre Haute, Indiana unearthed a 17-pound bone that they believe once belonged to a prehistoric mastodon.

Kentucky's Moonshine University Teaches Students White Lighting Culture

Mike Adams — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:35:20 +0000

Some Kentucky students are drunk with anticipation about the prospect of making their own moonshine. Sure, it has been sometime since hardcore drinkers were forced to resort to toilet booze as a means for combating those extremely dry days of the prohibition period, but that isn’t stopping a few select students from revisiting their white lighting heritage at the Moonshine University in Louisville.

Indiana Military Museum Plans Grand Opening At New Location

Mike Adams — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:20:29 +0000

History enthusiasts will soon get to enjoy the Indiana Military Museum’s new location, as the facility is preparing for its grand opening at the end of the month.

According to a press release, the Indiana Military Museum will celebrate the completion of their move from outside of Vincennes to a new building in close proximity to downtown on May 31.

Remains Dating Back to the Ice Age Discovered in Indiana

Mike Adams — Wed, 01 May 2013 17:15:43 +0000

Animal bones, possibly dating as far back as the ice age, were recently discovered beneath the Binkley Cave system in Southern Indiana.

The well-preserved collection of animal skeletons is "one of the largest and best preserved deposits of Ice Age bones yet discovered in Indiana," said Ron Richards, a chief curator at the Indiana State Museum in Indianapolis.

Razing of Showplace Cinemas South in Evansville Set for This Summer

Dave Westrich — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 21:00:18 +0000

This is reminiscent of the demise of Ross Theater. Do you remember the Ross with it's historical ties to Evansville? Granted the Showplace South building doesn't have the architectural character or history the Ross did, but memories were made there, nonetheless, for many Evansville residents, and soon Showplace South itself will become a memory.

New Smartphone App Explores Kentucky's Role in Slavery and Emancipation

Mike Adams — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 13:51:39 +0000

February is Black History Month - and in observance of the African-American culture, the Kentucky Historical Society has released a new smart phone app dedicated to taking users on an informative ride along the technological railroad, in hopes of educating the masses about the history of slavery in the Bluegrass state.

The app is called “ExploreKYHistory,” and with it, us

Baseball Player That Inspired 'A League of Their Own' Dies at 88

Mike Adams — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 12:44:19 +0000

Lavonne “Pepper” Paire-Davis – the inspiration that spawned the Hollywood movie ‘A League of Their Own’, which was filmed in part at Bosse Field here in Evansville, reportedly has died due to natural causes, according to reports from a family member. She was 88. Paire-Davis’ experience with the All American Girls Baseball League was the [...]

Twinkies Could Be Making a Comeback!

Dave Westrich — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:00:24 +0000

Yippe yi-o ki-ay! Twinkie the Kid may be resurrected from the dead soon! If you’re a Twinkie lover, then rejoice because it appears that Hostess Brands may have an investment firm or two interested in buying the Twinkie rights. Yaaaa-hoo! Many of the other Hostess product names have been picked up by other companies; yet [...]

Apollo 11 Engine Gives Hope for Future U.S. Space Travel

Dave Westrich — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 21:00:17 +0000

The bad news is, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration has lost a bunch of funding the past few years and the space shuttles have been scuttled. Where do we go from here with space travel? What will be the mode of space travel, if any, for the future? This is where the Apollo 11 Engine comes in.

Forget Political Affiliation – Barack Obama Inauguration is Fitting for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Dave Westrich — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 19:40:48 +0000

You’ve undoubtedly realized the historical significance of this day and regardless of any political feelings you or I have toward Barack Obama, it seems only appropriate that the second inauguration of President Obama falls on the national celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday. If he were still alive, Martin Luther King, Jr. would have [...]

LST 325 Sails to Texas for Routine Maintenance

Bobby G. — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 14:18:21 +0000

The LST 325 will set sail for Port Arthur, Texas at 10am on Monday, where the ship will be in dry dock for six weeks to undergo routine maintenance and repairs. The ship is scheduled to return to Evansville in about two months. “Dry docking takes place about every 10 years to maintain the integrity [...]

Go On This Amazing Visual Trip Through Evansville's History [Video]

Bobby G. — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 15:00:52 +0000

Another year has come and gone, and this is generally the time when folks like to reflect on the year that was. Well how about we reflect on the past 200+ years that…were. I hope you can take a few minutes to watch this video that documents the history of our awesome city. Before I [...]

Tragedy Struck University of Evansville Basketball 35 Years Ago Today

Johnny Kincaid — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:34:21 +0000

35 years ago today was “the night it rained tears.”

1977 was an exciting year for University of Evansville basketball. It was the first season as a division one team. But that all came to an end on December 13, 1977 when a chartered plane carrying the plane crashed shortly after take off from Dress regional airport

Totally Creepy and Allegedly Real Haunted Houses and Places in Evansville and Owensboro

Annie Jenkins — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:00:54 +0000

Forget the horror movies and the ghost stories – if you’re looking for a real scare this Halloween there’s lots of places right here at home where you can get a chill up your spine. Here’s just a few of the places people say are truly haunted in Evansville and Owensboro. Willard Library – [...]

QR Codes for Your Tombstone – There's an App for That [Video]

Annie Jenkins — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 14:50:17 +0000

It was bound to happen. Now, even your tombstone has gone high-tech with a QR code that people can scan with their smartphones. Seattle based Quiring Monuments came up with the idea. By placing a QR Code block on any tombstone – new or existing – you can link to information about your deceased loved [...]

Evansville, Pictures of the Past

Mike Adams — Tue, 01 May 2012 17:25:10 +0000

If you find history absolutely fascinating, you should check out this new Facebook site that I found today. It’s called Evansville, Pictures of the Past. It is packed with local photos with everything from the Trains of Evansville, Evansville Diners, Civic Buildings, People, etc. It’s a lot of fun to look through and more than likely [...]

Veteran Newsman Mike Wallace Passes At 93 [Video]

Annie Jenkins — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 17:40:15 +0000

Newsrooms around the country are mourning the loss of one of the greats today. Mike Wallace passed away overnight in Connecticut. Many attribute Wallace as a giant in the world of news. In his 60 years in the world of news, Mike Wallace made an indelible mark. He was known as a “hard-hitting” reporter. He [...]

Yahoo! Sues Facebook For Patent Infringement [Video]

Annie Jenkins — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:22:26 +0000

Just a few weeks before Facebook goes public, Yahoo! has filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against the social networking giant. The lawsuit alleges Facebook has infringed on 10 of Yahoo’s patents covering privacy controls, advertising and social networking. The lawsuit asks for unspecified damages and a jury trial. It likely will be settled out [...]

Where Were You When The C-130 Crashed Into JoJo's & The Drury Inn In 1992? [Video]

ann.jenkins — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:49:37 +0000

Dates are a chronic problem when you get older. Especially the ones that bring back haunting memories, like February 6, 1992, when a C-130 Hercules crashed into the Drury Inn and JoJo’s Restaurant in Evansville. I will never forget that day. Around 9am, the 5-man crew of the C-130 began touch-and-go training landings out of [...]

Micron CEO Steve Appleton Killed In Plane Crash

ann.jenkins — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:08:05 +0000

The CEO and chairman of memory chip maker Micron was killed in a plane crash early Friday near Boise, Idaho. A Micron company spokesman says Steve Appleton, 51, was piloting the small, experimental, fixed-wing plane that crashed. Appleton, a professional stunt pilot and former motocross racer, was the only person in the plane when it [...]