Thomas Langhorne

Evansville

Investigative Reporter at Courier & Press

Investigative/watchdog reporter covering politics and lots of other things at Evansville @courierpress. I'm a fan of sports, history and all things interesting.

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Articles

Democrats coming up empty in the 8th District

4 days ago | courierpress.com | Thomas Langhorne

Evansville City Councilwoman Mary Allen acknowledged she's sniffing around the race, but no decision has been made. Allen didn't sound gung-ho to take it on. The U.S. Census Bureau puts the 8th District's population at nearly 757,000 people. That means a candidate has to generate millions in campaign funds. Dave Crooks did something unusual for a political figure. He gave his email address to the Courier & Press and asked for it to be publicized. It's [email protected].
Stars of 'Napoleon Dynamite' are coming to Evansville

4 days ago | courierpress.com | Thomas Langhorne

EVANSVILLE — Tickets go on sale Friday for an event that will bring three of the stars of the movie "Napoleon Dynamite" to Evansville's Victory Theatre on Oct. 11. It's called, "A Very Special Evening with Jon Heder, Jon Gries & Efren Ramirez" — the actors who portrayed Napoleon Dynamite, Uncle Rico and Pedro, respectively. It's also billed as a 20th anniversary celebration of the film, which was released in 2004.
Petersburg/Boonville-New Harmony Road will be closed for months

1 week ago | courierpress.com | Thomas Langhorne

The Petersburg Road–Boonville-New Harmony Road intersection will be closed for more than four months beginning June 9, Vanderburgh County Engineer John Stoll said Thursday. "This closure is expected to continue until October 31, 2025," Stoll's announcement said.
EVSC school board more than doubles pay with no comment

1 week ago | courierpress.com | Thomas Langhorne

Even the resolution the school board passed unanimously as part of its consent agenda doesn't name the amount its members will be paid effective July 1. That would be $4,600 — an increase over the $2,000 annually plus per diem that state law had specified as the maximum until passage of Senate Bill 287 signed by Gov. Mike Braun on May 6. EVANSVILLE — It's fully justified and long overdue, says Superintendent David Smith.
EVSC high school graduations take place this week in Evansville

2 weeks ago | courierpress.com | Thomas Langhorne

EVANSVILLE — A busy week of local high school graduations beckons, with cap and gown ceremonies beginning Wednesday at Reitz, Bosse and Harrison high schools. Commencement at Reitz begins at 5 p.m. Wednesday at the Reitz Bowl. Bosse's commencement begins at 6:30 p.m. at Enlow Field with Harrison's to follow at 8 p.m. at Romain Stadium.
EVSC school board names Darla Hoover as district's new superintendent

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Thomas Langhorne

Thomas B. Langhorne, Evansville Courier & PressMon, May 19, 2025 at 10:43 PM UTC1 min readDarla Hoover, at podium, was named the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp.'s new superintendent on Monday, May 19. EVANSVILLE — Darla Hoover will be the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp.'s next superintendent. The EVSC school board named Hoover on Monday night as the successor to retiring Superintendent David Smith, whose last day at work will be June 30.
UPDATES: Severe weather expected in the Tri-State

3 weeks ago | courierpress.com | Sarah Loesch |Jon Webb |Houston Harwood |MaCabe Brown |Ryan Reynolds |Thomas Langhorne

The National Weather Service is predicting an outbreak of severe storms Friday in the Tri-State. The Storm Prediction Center has placed the region in a "moderate risk" zone. Noon: Hurricane-force winds, baseball-sized hail, and significant tornadoes possible this eveningThe National Weather Service provided a grim update on Friday's chances for severe weather.
Severe weather outbreak likely in the Tri-State today. Here's what forecasters are saying.

3 weeks ago | courierpress.com | Ryan Reynolds |Thomas Langhorne |Jon Webb |Houston Harwood |Sarah Loesch

The National Weather Service is expecting an outbreak of severe storms in the Tri-State on Friday. The Storm Prediction Center has placed the region in a "moderate risk" zone − the second-highest level on the five-step scale the agency uses to warn the public about threats for severe weather. Here's what forecasters are saying about the outlook, timing, types of severe weather and more. When is severe weather possible in Evansville and Henderson?
Evansville Wartime Museum featuring traveling exhibit on 'Donut Lassies' of WWI

3 weeks ago | courierpress.com | Thomas Langhorne

EVANSVILLE — The Salvation Army’s famous Donut Lassies will be the subject of a special travelling exhibit unveiled at the Evansville Wartime Museum this week, National Salvation Army Week. The exhibit is on loan from The Salvation Army Central Territory Museum in Illinois. It will be viewable by the public through June 16. The Evansville Wartime Museum is located at 7503 Petersburg Road.
Concern growing over severe weather outbreak in Tri-State on Friday

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Ryan Reynolds |Thomas Langhorne |Jon Webb |Houston Harwood |Sarah Loesch

The National Weather Service is becoming more concerned about the potential for an outbreak of severe storms in the Tri-State on Friday. The agency's Storm Prediction Center has upgraded Evansville, Henderson and other Tri-State locations to a "moderate risk" area for severe weather.

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