March 10, 2010

Clarksville Parents, Teachers Worried About School Closures

January Unemployment Figures In

Deatrick Grand Jury Could Finish Next Week

Police Standoff in Floyd County Ends Peacefully

Police Investigate Toddler's Death in Crawford Co.

Could Budget Shortfalls Close Clarksville Schools?

Several school districts in Southern Indiana are dealing with budget shortfalls. Many parents are scared budget cuts could lead to school closures. New Albany-Floyd County Schools announced last week it might close four schools. At a Clarksville School Board meeting last night, parents and teachers wanted to know of the same could happen in their district. Interim Superintendent Kimberly Knott says no decision has been made yet on whether or not to shut down any schools.

Indiana's Jobless Rate Holds Steady

The numbers are in and the state's jobless rate holds steady for January. Indiana's unemployment rate in January is 9.7 percent, the same as the revised numbers in December. Indiana continues to have the lowest employment rate among neighboring states. Kentucky's jobless rate increased point one percent to 10.7 percent. The national rate also stood at 9.7 percent for January.

Grand Jury in Deatrick Case May End Soon

Officials say the grand jury hearing evidence in the sexual harassment investigation of Harrison County Sheriff Mike Deatrick could end next week. Special prosecutor Nancy Jacobs says there could be a public proceeding next week, announcing the jury's decision on whether to indict Deatrick. Two females accused Deatrick of sexual harassment in May 2008.

You can now watch WNDA TV news on WYCS TV: Below is a list of channels and times to watch:

WNDA-Indiana 9 TV: 7p-10p on over the air on Digital channel 9.1 and Insight channel 98 in Southern Indiana.

WYCS TV: 7p-8p on over the air Digital channel 24.1 and Insight cable channel 138 on the entire Insight cable system in Kentuckiana. 

DTV Viewing Tip!
Small adjustments to your antenna can make a big difference in the number of digital channels you can receive. If you have an indoor antenna, try elevating it and moving it closer to an exterior wall of your home. After adjusting your antenna, perform another channel scan to see if your reception is improved.

While adjusting your antenna, it may be helpful to access the "signal strength meter" on your digital-to-analog converter box or digital television to determine whether your adjustments are improving the signals' strength. The signal strength meter is usually accessed through the menu feature on your remote control. Refer to the owner's manual of your device for detailed instructions on how to access its signal strength meter. Remember to do another channel scan after you have adjusted your antenna.