Things You Need to Know in Evansville IN Today

Need a quick update on what's going on today? From weather to local/national news, to what's trending to local entertainment - we've got it all just for you!

Breaking News

Batman Mass Shooting Overnight - Gunman Kills 12 at Midnight Showing of Dark Knight Rises at Denver Theater. For updates, stay tuned to www.newstalk 1280.com.

Local News

Satellite Provider Direct TV struck a deal with Viacom, all channels restored.
Brian Powers, who has been accused of stabbing three Evansville homeless people is due in court today.
The Vanderburgh Co. Health Dept will be spraying parts of the county for mosquitoes today to thwart West Nile Virus.

Weather

Tri-State Weather - Sun & Clouds. Not as Hot & Less Humid with Isolated Storms Developing Southeast of Evansville. High Around 90.

Local Entertainment

This weekend, a benefit for Jessica Whetstine, the teen who was severely injured by a pallet while riding a motorcycle on Evansville's east side will be held by her boyfriend and family. For more information, click here.
Get ready for back to school tomorrow at the Back 2 School Expo at Eastland Mall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Giveaways, stage shows, supply lists and more! The expo is sponsored by Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation and Townsqaure Media.
More local entertainment from corespondent Mike Adams

National News

Dark Knight Rises- The popular movie opened at midnight last night.

Have you seen it already? What were your thoughts? Will you be seeing it this weekend? How many times will you see it in a theater?

British Open 2012 – The British Open began earlier today, and it will end on Sunday.

Brandt Snedeker is the leader. He's at a10 under par.
Adam Scott is in second at 6 under par.
Tiger Woods is in a tie for 5th at 3 under par.

Father Refuses to Allow Daughter to Go on Make-A-Wish Trip to Disney World Because She Is Cured of Cancer -- Is It Fair? - http://tsminteractive.com/father-daughter-make-a-wish-disney-world/

Father claims wishes should go to terminally ill kids
Mother says he’s doing it for spite
Fund has been created so people can donate to help send the girl on the trip

What Are the Best Cities for Young Newlyweds? - http://tsminteractive.com/what-are-the-best-cities-for-young-newlyweds/

Texas lands three cities on the list
List created by analyzing cost of living, mean annual income, unemployment rate and rental inventory
List is not made in a particular order

Taiwanese Gamer Dies After Marathon 40-Hour Diablo III Session - http://tsminteractive.com/taiwanese-gamer-dies-after-marathon-40-hour-diablo-iii-session

Teen died after playing in an Internet café
Cause of death remains unknown
Game’s manufacturer issues statement urging moderation in playing

Filtered Tap Water – NYC has been known for having great tap water, and now it is available for purchase at an East Village shop.

'Molecule' sells filtered NYC tap water in a variety of sizes. It costs $3 to fill up your own container, or you can purchase a16 ounce to-go cup for $2.50.

'Lettuce-Stomper' - Photos of the anonymous Burger King employee stomping on lettuce have been traced back to Cleveland, OH.

Chick-Fil-A- Chick-Fil-A's president, Dan Cathy, told the Baptist Press on Monday that his company does not support gay marriage.

He said: "We are very much supportive of the family - the biblical definition of the family unit. We are a family-owned business, a family-led business, and we are married to our first wives. We give God thanks for that."
The company has always been strong Christian values. The restaurant chain remains closed every Sunday.

Finding Nemo 2 – The project for 'Finding Nemo 2' is advancing with Andrew Stanton, the film's original director