WAMW

04/07/2024

Welcome one and all. Enjoy your stay in the Hoosier State.

THEY'RE HERE !!!
According to a page follower traffic is backed up Northbound 41 near Evansville.

04/07/2024

Three Girls and a Mustache on the stage now in downtown Washington. tailgate Revival and Cassadee Pope will perform in the WC Birdcage. Show starts at 5:30pm. The vendors are all set up on Main Street and lots of great food.

04/07/2024

04/07/2024

We are experiencing a power outage at our transmitter site this morning. Lines are down and crews are on the scene working to restore. Hope to be back up and running soon. You can still stream us on Alexa or online at www.wamwamfm.com.

04/07/2024

Tonight in downtown Washington National Recording Artist from The Voice Cassadee Pope with special guest Tailgate Revival. lf the weather does not cooperate today, the show will be moved to The WC Bird Cage Gym. It’s Free come on out for great live music, food, and fun!

04/07/2024

Backup plan if weather does not cooperate today. Show will go on in the Bird Cage.

04/07/2024

Hayleigh Cummings from Washington also competing today and several others. The girls game tips off at 3:30pm and the boys game at 5:30pm at the Hatchet House. Tickets are $7 dollars.

Good luck to Coach Lacey Higgins, and Braydon Knepp. Lacey, one of the HBCA Coaches of the Year will be the head coach for the girls, and Braydon was selected as a player for the boys!! Both games are at the Hatchet House this Sunday, and if you can’t make it out, you can tune in to watch on the ISC Sports Network. Go Vikings!!

04/07/2024

Congrats to Jason Steffy a $500 winner last night at the Treasure Hunt behind #22. The new jackpot for next Saturday climbs to $87,440. Drawing is Saturday night at 6pm in downtown Washington.

04/06/2024

Great fun at the downtown Eclipse Festival in Washington. Music is underway, food is ready, come on down!

04/06/2024

WEEKEND NEWS ROUND-UP

(Flood)
A flood warning has been issued thru Wednesday for the White River at Petersburg, Edwardsport, Newberry, and Hazleton. Portions of the Wabash River, White River, and East Fork White River are in flood or will soon be. As of late last night, the crest on the Wabash River was near Covington, on the White River near Elliston, and on the East Fork White River slightly downstream of Seymour. Flooding on the East Fork White River is expected to end this weekend, while the White River sees flooding as late as mid-week next week, and the Wabash River until late next week. Minor flooding is occurring or will occur at the White River at Edwardsport thru Wednesday morning which may result in road closures. Stay tuned for updates.

(Plainville Fire)
Firefighters were called to the scene of a structure fire yesterday in Plainville. The call came in just after 7pm last night at 7843 State Road 57. No report of injuries or damage, but State Road 57 North near Division Road was closed for a time as firemen battled the blaze.

(Loogootee Arrest)
Loogootee Police with the help of several agencies wrapped up an investigation leading to several arrests yesterday. Following a two month investigation, police obtained a search warrant for the Rodney Bateman residence located on the SW Side of Loogootee. Deputies located six grams of m**h, and paraphernalia at the home. 55-year old Bateman was arrested on multiple drug charges. Also arrested at the scene was 55-year old Paula Mitchell of Loogootee on a number of drug charges. 50-year old Christina Lytton of Martinsville was charged with possession and visiting a common nuisance. And 39-year old Emily Osborne of Alfordsville was arrested for visiting a common nuisance.

(Closings for the Eclipse)
A quick reminder for the upcoming weekend, The entire North Daviess Community School Campus (athletic facilities, yards, bathrooms, and buildings) will be closed and completely off limits from today at 5:30 p.m. through Tuesday morning. The Campus is under video surveillance. The town of Plainville has announced they are closing the park for all campers, RVs, or overnight parking through Monday.

(Eclipse Safety)
Daviess county deputies and Washington City police will be out in full force all weekend for the Eclipse. Sheriff Gary Allison says just be aware of people you may be allowing to park on your lots.
Barry Hudson with the Washington Police Department says just be patient,and expect some delays along the way for the busy weekend. Every officer on both departments will be on the road for safety this weekend.

(Eclipse Activities)
Today begins the first day of the Eclipse Festival in downtown Washington. Live music starts at 11am and kids activities will be held in the bicentennial pocket park across from the theater. There will be food trucks, vendors. And more. See the full schedule today on our WAMW page. Tomorrow the activities will continue starting at 1pm. In the case of inclement weather on Sunday, the concerts will be moved to the Bird Cage. Tomorrow's Headliner will be National Recording Artist Cassadee Pope. In Odon, Silly Safaris will be on the bandstand at the park starting at 5pm. Trey Knepp plays at 8pm. Inflatables will be set up for the kids in the park. Chalk up the town will be on Main Street starting at 10am, with judging at noon.

(CEO Trade Show)
The Daviess County CEO Class will be hosting their annual trade show on Sunday, April 14th at the Eastside Park Community Building. The show will be from 2-4pm and will highlight this year's students and the businesses they have created from the ground up. Tune in for live updates during the show on Memories 107.9fm.

(Saturday Sports Round-Up)
In sports, the East vs West Hoosier Basketball Coaches Association All Star Game is set for tomorrow at the Hatchet House in Washington. Several local players will be participating. The girls game tips off at 3:30pm, and the boys will follow at 5:30pm. Cost to enjoy the showcase is only $7.

Women's Final Four games last night, South Carolina moves to a record of 108 wins to just 3 losses in three seasons defeating North Carolina State 78-59.

In the other semi final, Caitlyn Clark finished with 21 points and 9 rebounds just shy of a double-double as Iowa advanced to the championship holding off UConn in a thriller 71-69. The women's championship game will be Sunday afternoon at 3pm.

Today the men's final four will take center stage as Purdue will face North Carolina State at 6pm, while Alabama meets UConn at 9pm.
The men's championship will be Monday night.

The Cincinnati Reds fell to the Mets yesterday 3-2 in Cincy. The series continues today with first pitch at 4:10pm this afternoon on The General 95.9 / 101.3fm.

Indiana State Basketball head coach Josh Schertz has informed his Sycamore players and coaches that he’s leaving ISU and has taken the St Louis job. This season he guided ISU to 32 wins the second most in a single season and the programs first MVC Regular Season title since 2000. Over the last two years Schertz has guided ISU to a 55-20 record. Schertz deal is reportedly six-years, for $12 million dollars at St Louis.

04/06/2024

The WHS Choir knocking it out of the park in NYC! Great job

04/06/2024

Get ready to rock tonight in downtown Washington. Great line-up of music all day, with Whoa, Man! headlining at 7:30pm. Stage is set up in the parking lot across from the Gazebo on Main Street. Here is a preview.

Audio/Video Highlights 2019

04/06/2024

Whoa, Man! Salute to the Women of Rock on the big stage tonight headlining the Total Solar Eclipse Festival in downtown Washington. These guys are great, show starts at 7:30pm. Come on out for some great fun.

04/06/2024

Here is the map for the downtown Eclipse Festival this weekend. Lots of great food and vendor booths. Live music starts at 10am.

04/05/2024

North State Road 57 south of Division Rd near Plainville is currently shut down due to a structure fire. Please avoid the area

04/05/2024

$82,648 up for grabs tomorrow night at the Knights of Columbus Treasure Hunt! Drawing is back at 6pm live on Memories 107.9fm. Good luck.

04/05/2024

The town of Plainville has announced they are closing the park for all campers, RVs, or overnight parking. Please help spread the word.

04/05/2024

The Barr Reeve Boys Varsity Baseball game originally scheduled to be played at Barr-Reeve tonight, has been officially moved to Forest Park at 5:30 PM due to wet field conditions

04/05/2024

Hospital hours for the Eclipse

Due to the solar eclipse, the following Daviess Community Hospital locations will be closed on Monday, April 8:
☀️ CORE Center – 421 E Van Trees, Washington
☀️ CORE Center at North Daviess – 800 S. West Street, Odon

The following locations will be open from 8 a.m. to noon on Monday, April 8:
☀️ Daviess Martin Medical Clinic – 12546 E US Highway 50, Loogootee
☀️ Health Pavilion – 1805 S State Road 57, Washington
☀️ North Daviess Medical Clinic – 202 W West Street, Odon
☀️ Daviess Community Hospital Medical Clinic – 1402 Grand Avenue, Washington
☀️ Grand Avenue Pediatrics – 1400 Grand Avenue, Washington
☀️ Lohano Center for Advanced Medicine – 1314 E Walnut Street, Washington
☀️ Washington Surgical Associates – 1401 Memorial Avenue, Suite C, Washington
☀️ Wound Clinic – 300 NE 14th Street, Washington
☀️ Urology Clinics
◘ 1400 Grand Avenue, Washington
◘ 3404 Newton Street, Jasper

04/05/2024

Mark Graber talks about the big auction tomorrow at Graber Auctions starting at 8:30am. Listen to the full interview here...

Mark Graber talks about the big auction tomorrow at Graber Auctions starting at 8:30am. Listen to the full interview here…

04/05/2024

Sheriff Gary Allison and Barry Hudson with the Washington Police Department discuss safety during the Eclipse this weekend. Listen to the full interview here...

Sheriff Gary Allison and Barry Hudson with the Washington Police Department discuss safety during the Eclipse this weekend. Listen to the full interview here…

04/05/2024

Here is the schedule for this weekend in downtown Washington.

04/05/2024

Cannelburg Fire Department Hosts Fundraising Breakfast

Join the Cannelburg Fire Department for a pancake and sausage breakfast on Saturday, April 6th, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Zion Mennonite Church, located at 6233N 900E. Proceeds from the event will support firefighter training

04/05/2024

Loogootee Gears Up for Eclipse Party: Free Family Fun at the City Pool Parking Lot

The city of Loogootee will be hosting an Eclipse party on Monday at the Loogootee City Pool Parking Lot. The event is all free, and Karen Slaven with the Loogootee Park Board says they will have activities

04/05/2024

Gasthof Grounds in Montgomery Prepares for Eclipse Celebration

Today, we continue to highlight all the events around the area for the Total Solar Eclipse on Monday. The Gasthof Grounds in Montgomery will be a supreme site for lots of activities, including camping Sunday night, according

04/05/2024

Indiana Tax Deadline Approaching

As the deadline to file Indiana individual income taxes approaches on Monday, April 15, taxpayers are reminded of the consequences of late filing and payment. Failure to file or pay any taxes owed by this deadline may

04/05/2024

Our Community Foundation Supports Odon VFW Multi-Sport Pavilion Project

Odon, Indiana – Our Community Foundation has recently granted $1,000 to aid the Odon VFW Post #9627 Multi-Sport Pavilion Project. The initiative aims to repurpose existing space at the Odon VFW Post into a 2000-square-foot multi-use area