Decked out in outfits inspired by prominent black leaders, Ivy Tech Community College students and staff portrayed historical figures for the school's first African American History Month Live Wax Museum.
Read MoreMaybe one lecture cannot change the world, as renowned social activist Angela Davis noted Wednesday night at the University of Southern Indiana.
But judging by the resounding applause from the packed house at USI's 2020 Nelson Mandela Social Justice Day, the keynote speaker's appearance was a memorable one.
Read MoreDie hard fans of the intergalactic western understood the pressure going into “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.” For many, the ninth and final film of the series would dictate the legacy of the beloved space opera. The movie would need to fully encapsulate the avidity and emotion from past films, while standing out on its own. And with director J.J. Abrams taking the reins again for the franchise-closer, his intentions were to do just that.
Read MoreCarolyne Burton was one of many parents able to provide Christmas for their children with support from The Salvation Army.
The community-based organization distributed toys to nearly 2,200 children Tuesday and Wednesday as part of the ToyTown Christmas drive, which was a 212 percent increase from last year.
Read MoreSummer El-Khodary, a first generation immigrant student at the University of Evansville, said she's often felt segregated from other students attending the predominantly white institution.
The long-time Tri-State resident, El-Khodary said she has witnessed other minorities have similar experiences.
Read MoreFifth-grader Lauren Brece and her friends did their best to curb their excitement as they sat outside Stringtown Elementary's Holiday Shop's doors.
But as they passed through the entrance, glancing around the room's extensive gift display, they couldn't help but convey their feelings of anticipation during the school's weeklong annual program. The event, put on by Parent-Teacher Association members, allows the kids to pick out gifts to give family and friends.
Read MoreChildren impatiently hovered outside Patchwork Central to scour the center's sprawling gift display, with each carefully choosing items to give their families in time for the holiday season.
Read MoreMayor Lloyd Winnecke and other city officials announced Wednesday afternoon that Evansville was awarded a $1 million federal grant to help youth affected by opioid and substance abuse connect to local services.
Read MoreAs part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's $10 million investment in Indiana, the city of Boonville will receive more than $4.2 million to renovate the city's water utility system. .
The USDA announced a statewide initiative to improve Indiana's water and wastewater infrastructure Friday. The Warrick County seat will benefit from a $3,657,000 million loan and a $629,000 grant to improve the system for the Boonville Water Utility service area.
Read MoreAs the barricades surrounding the hundreds of bowls were removed, local chili-goers were off to the races at the annual Clay Club Chili Bowl Sale.
Nearly 200 Evansville residents ripped through the rope and tape barriers in front of the University of Evansville's Hyde Hall lawn for the annual sale benefitting Bread of Life Ministry and the Clay Club.
Read MoreArea students were given a chance to get a small dose of what it might feel like to be a refugee during a simulation experience Wednesday.
With funding from the Public Education Foundation (PEF), Harrison High School hosted "Walk a Mile in My Shoes" refugee camp simulation experience for Evansville Vanderburgh County School Corp. students early Wednesday.
Read MoreIt's been 20 years since Evansville's beloved attraction left the Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden — Sept. 29, 1999. The Asian elephant, affectionately named Bunny, was a mainstay at the zoo.
After being captured in Burma, Bunny arrived in Evansville in 1954. Over the next 45 years, she grew from her 4 foot and 450-pound-frame to a hulking 7,800-pound creature and was one of Mesker Park Zoo's biggest attractions.
Read MoreOndra Berry never lost sight of the lessons he learned growing up in Evansville and being a part of the Carver Community Organization.
As a former "Carver kid, Berry's participation in the community-based organization helped mold him to become the man he is today. All that has come full circle as Berry, now an inspirational speaker, is coming back to speak about that impact at Carver's annual meeting and luncheon Friday.
Read MoreIt’s hard enough to maintain a long distance relationship. So, imagine the difficulties with one split by international waters.
Considering the lack of frequent visits, consistent communication and intimate moments, it’s almost impossible to picture a romance like that lasting beyond the short-lived stages of fascination.
So, how does a relationship like this work?
Read MoreToday’s generation is filled with some unique romantics.
Among the tens of millions of people in long distance relationships, nearly 33% are college students and young adults. And as they’ve begun to establish long-term unions, “traditional” relationship standards have since changed.
Read MoreAs the world has become more interconnected, the increase of long distance relationships has expanded beyond domestic borders.
In time, more couples have successfully formed romantic unions with people living abroad. However, many are split between their cultural differences, with their distance becoming a near secondary obstacle.
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