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Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Politics
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Delta Sigma Theta alumnae commemorate women's suffrage movement, advocate for women's rights
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Delta Sigma Theta sisters and several supports are honoring those who fought for women's suffrage and march the River City streets to commemorate the movement. From the downtown Civic Center to the Evansville African American Museum, it's a reenactment of the March 1913 Women's Suffrage Procession in Washington, D.C., which marked the sorority's first act of service. At the time, Delta's founding was at Howard University, and it's where several of the Evansville sisters today also reenact at the museum what the founders said 100 years ago. The procession organizers told Black women to stay in the back, but Black women 100 years ago and the Delta founders were not settling for that either. 'My sisters, democracy was never built for us. But if we wait for them to make space, we'll be waiting 'til the end if time,' says Elexica McAlister who is portraying of the Delta founders. 'They want to silence us, erase our contributions and diminish our impact. But silence is a luxury we cannot afford. We will march, not because they allow us, but because we demand our place in history.' If history has taught us anything, it's efforts like the Delta founders and countless other women and allies marching on Washington which changed the status quo. At the same time, the Delta sisters say they believe what happened back in 1913 is still relevant in 2025. Sunday's march is also a call of action to fight back against abortion bans and the laws which some call voter suppression, like I.D. laws, closing polling places and gerrymandering. It's also a call of action to support Black entrepreneurs and other leadership positions and for economic equality, since some say Black Americans are pushed into debt and denied access to capital. 'They tried to silence us then, but marched anyway. And now, in 2025, we will do what we must do,' says McAlister. 'We will organize when they attack our rights. We will mobilize when they silence our voices,' says Delta Sigma Theta Evansville Alumnae Chapter President Dr. Ena Winfield. 'We will amplify them and educate our public. This is who we are. So, again, don't agonize, strategize.' Delta Sigma Theta alumnae commemorate women's suffrage movement, advocate for women's rights Two Western Kentucky cities join nationwide workers' rights, Trump administration protests Check out what's new at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari in 2025 Patoka Township firefighters show how they rescue people in grain bins Henderson County church continues to raise money for youth programs at Tri-Fest Eyewitness News. Everywhere you are. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Patoka Township firefighters show how they rescue people in grain bins
PRINCETON, Ind. (WEHT) — Every year, there are a number of farmers who get stuck in grain bins — and some do not make it out alive. Here in the Tri-State, Patoka Township firefighters are one of the several agencies that have tools to save lives. Only three people have been rescued from a grain bin in Gibson County within the last 20 years. Patoka firefighters are offering a rescue demonstration on how they save lives when disaster strikes, however. Outside the USDA-Gibson County Farm Service Agency, Patoka Township firefighters say some farmers are likely to become stuck once grain is wet and cannot feed correctly. That grain may crust — and if a farmer breaks the top — they will find themselves stuck with nowhere to go. If they struggle, they will only sink themselves deeper, creating a lot more pressure. 'You got extremely large bins at a large number of farms with a lot of grain and a lot of weight. So, the more pressure you put on someone — kind of imagine a hug — someone squeezes you tighter and tighter when they're giving you a hug, it's going to be harder to breathe, harder to move, everything like that,' says Patoka Township Firefighter Sam Hagerty. Firefighter Dillion Murray demonstrates being waist deep in grain. If the grain were at stomach level, breathing would be incredibly difficult, and he would continue to sink. That's why time is of the essence. After getting information like how long the person has been inside, these firefighters will put in a rescue tube and auger to push out the grain, corn or soybeans. Though Firefighter Murray can pull himself out in knee deep of grain, it's already a tiring task. To prevent emergencies, Patoka Township Firefighters recommend farmers letting others know that they'll be working on grain bins when going out. Check out what's new at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari in 2025 Patoka Township firefighters show how they rescue people in grain bins Henderson County church continues to raise money for youth programs at Tri-Fest Evansville joins nationwide Celebrate Trails Day initiative Ascension St. Vincent Indy 500 Princess spreads positivity at the hospital Eyewitness News. Everywhere you are. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
West side bridge work signals Lloyd4U progress
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – A major road on the West side of Evansville is back open after crews spent Thursday morning setting the stage for a new bridge along the Lloyd Expressway. The work closed a section of Tekoppel Avenue to allow for bridge beams to be put in place. This work is part of what will become a wider bridge, creating more space for traffic. Crews continued work just west of Tekoppel, as well, where an overpass at a railroad is being torn down. This is just one section of a much larger project, upgrading the Lloyd Expressway between Posey and Warrick counties. The entire project is set to be complete in 2028. Solar company hosting open house to discuss Vanderburgh County facility Nicole Minton, The Lloyd4U Project spokesperson with the Lochmueller Group, says the current traffic patterns will be in place for a while, but drivers will eventually see the payoff. 'Currently, when you might come up over that ridge over the train tracks and Carpenter Creek and you come down and you see that red light and the traffic cued up,' explains Minton, 'we're hoping to ease that a little bit so that you have better line of sight when you're coming up to Rosenberger, you have longer lanes, longer left turn lanes as you want to get to Chick-Fil-A. Yeah, we're really looking forward to adding some capacity to the area.' Once work is complete on the westbound lanes, crews will flip over to the eastbound direction. Details on the entire Lloyd4U Project can be found on the project's website. West side bridge work signals Lloyd4U progress Jasper High School students 'stuff the bus' on High School Radio Day Holy Name making push for pedestrian bridge in Henderson Rain not slowing down Tri-Fest crowds United Way volunteers helping Henderson County flood cleanup Eyewitness News. Everywhere you are. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Jasper High School students ‘stuff the bus' on High School Radio Day
JASPER, Ind. (WEHT) – Students at Jasper High School are celebrating National High School Radio Day while helping those in need. The annual celebration collects donations for Community CHEW, a Dubois County non-profit that helps feed families. Evan Elrod runs the school's radio station, 91.7 The Curve, giving students the chance to broadcast live for Stuff The Bus. 'One of the things that we don't do a lot of that other radio stations do is go live on location,' says Elrod. 'This gives the kids an opportunity to get out of the studio and have that live pressure moment of, 'Okay, what am I supposed to say now?'' 'It kind of has helped me find exactly what I want to do and exactly how I can use that in real world experiences,' says Jasper senior Ava Bower. Grant Seibert, a junior, says the event helps personally and professionally. 'It just makes me feel good that I'm able to give back for all the great things that the community has provided for me,' says Seibert. Honor Flight mail sorting begins in Evansville 'I was not expecting this many people,' adds Bower. 'It's just really nice to see how many people we impact with The Curve, because you're behind the radio station, you are talking to yourself, basically,' she says, 'so it's really nice to know that we are heard.' For some students, it's a chance to see what a future in broadcasting looks like with a live report from a special event. For others, like senior Caelyn Lenardo, it's a cause that hits close to home. 'Personally, for me, I have been on the other side of this. I have been a part of Community CHEW when I was younger,' explains Lenardo. 'I used to go to their Summer program and they would totally help a lot. They would feed me every single day when my parents were at work and I was 12 years old and didn't know how to cook anything other than an egg!' Lenardo goes on to say, 'I love that I'm part of something that helps give back to someone that I have been at one point.' Many students say the turnout for Stuff The Bus exceeded their expectations. Elrod says the community support was never in question. 'I will never underestimate the power of a strong community, and that's where we're at here,' says Elrod. 'We have a really strong community that isn't afraid to give back.' Jasper High School students 'stuff the bus' on High School Radio Day Holy Name making push for pedestrian bridge in Henderson Rain not slowing down Tri-Fest crowds United Way volunteers helping Henderson County flood cleanup Funds approved for Audubon Conference Center Eyewitness News. Everywhere you are. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Holy Name making push for pedestrian bridge in Henderson
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The landscape near downtown Henderson could soon have a much different look with the help of a local church. Holy Name Catholic Church wants to help the downtown growth while making the area safer at the same time. 'We want to be good neighbors, and play our part in the life and development of this beautiful city,' says Holy Name Pastor Father Richard Meredith. Father Richard is pushing for the construction of a pedestrian bridge at 2nd and Adams streets in Henderson. The church, as well as Holy Name School, presented the results of a feasibility study to Henderson City Commission addressing the need for safer crossing options. 'I said, 'Wouldn't it be wonderful to have a safe means of crossing 2nd street',' says Father Richard, 'which there's going to be an increase in traffic volume, and increased pedestrian traffic as this area develops.' Two chaplains join HPD for the first time in nearly 20 years Father Richard calls the estimate of $3.6 million 'conservative.' While the city gave the green light to move forward, funding sources are still to be determined. The school says over 400 students cross the busy intersection every week. 'Not just for the church and school,' explains Father Richard, 'and we certainly benefit from it, but WARM Center and various other activities that are growing up here on 2nd Street. Plus, it would look like a gateway!' The bridge is expected to have stairs and an elevator with a design matching the church and a soon-to-be constructed fire station. Traffic on the busy four-lane road is expected to increase when the new I-69 route is complete, as this area is considered the gateway into downtown Henderson. A timeline has not been nailed down, but Father Richard plans to meet with State Senator Robby Mills to discuss potential funding options from the state. 'Until we know the cost, the funding, is conceivable, it's really impossible to project the timeline,' says Father Meredith. 'But until we hit a brick wall that says you can't do any more, we're going to pursue the idea.' Holy Name making push for pedestrian bridge in Henderson Rain not slowing down Tri-Fest crowds United Way volunteers helping Henderson County flood cleanup Funds approved for Audubon Conference Center Henderson 911 honors dispatchers for Telecommunications Week Eyewitness News. Everywhere you are. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
