Mmm, poor taste I know, but damn these people never learn.  Justin Ping and Rodney Doan were arrested today for manufacturing, possession, and driving under the influence.  Under the influence of what, you may ask?  Justin was high on morphine, meth, and marajuana while driving his 2000 Dodge Ram. So, not only was the driver under the influence of multiple drugs, but there was also a mobile meth lab in the back bed of the Ram.  Consider the dangers of a meth lab in a stationary position, like a home or even a hotel.  It was last year around this time that a meth lab exploded in a motel in...

Proposition 8 was overturned on Wednesday, which has sparked debate all over the US, including here in Evansville.  There are currently over 470 comments on the article from the Courier Press website, each person chiming in with their own interpretation of the law.  After a quick glance at the comments it becomes obvious that, at least those who want to leave comments, are in support of the overturn. I wasn't interested in debating the merits of Proposition 8 or the moral implications or lack thereof that might surface.  However, I do find it interesting to see how the Evansville community discusses...

I just read an article in the Evansville Courier stating that AIG, the owner of American General Finance, was looking to unload the Evansville based company.  Although at this point AIG may just be talking big, according to the AIG spokesperson, a deal may be finalized within a month. AIG sited problems with repaying the government bailout, big loses on investments, and American General's posting of a loss for the 2nd quarter this year.  Just last year, American General posted a $202 million dollar loss, although shrinking, the $11 million loss was still a big hit to the insurance behemoth. The news...

Due to a recent accident on the Pigeon Creek Greenway, the Evansville Parks and Recreation Board has hired an outside firm to come assess the dangers of the bike trail.  Instead of hiring a local firm, Evansville has hired someone out of Indianapolis and paying them $9,500 to point out where patrons could get hurt. Although the inspection is most likely being done to curb any future lawsuits, the parents of the small girl who fell look like they will be suing the Parks and Recreation Board. Jones said the girl’s family has sent a tort claim to the city, a preliminary step to filing a lawsuit. So...

Vectren, in an attempt to help lower peoples electric bills and save on resources, has inacted the Vectren Summer Cycler Program.  The short explanation is that Vectren will remotely shut off your air conditioning unit during peak times, to conserve energy.  Although just recently the program has failed, due to demand, below is an explanation of the program to help you decide if it's right for you. The Perks First off and probably most important, the program is designed to save you money every month.  Not only will you receive a discount from Vectren for enrolling, you will also save money from the...