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‘It’s absolutely sickening’: Child molester found guilty in Vanderburgh County
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A man is facing prison time after being found guilty of molesting a child in Evansville. Prosecutor Diana Moers says a jury decided Oscar Rax Xi was guilty of two counts of Child Molesting, a Level 1 and Level 4 Felony. Last year, officials say Holly’s...
Evansville man allegedly wanted to impress a girl with his drug supply
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – An Evansville man who allegedly claimed he wanted to impress a girl with his supply is facing multiple drug charges. Evansville Police says Matthew Raley was pulled over after failing to make a complete stop at a stop sign and the vehicle allegedly had an “overwhelming” odor of marijuana. After putting […]
Evansville City Council votes against recovery housing growth in Bayard Park neighborhood
EVANSVILLE — The Evansville City Council voted against two rezoning requests Monday that would have allowed a pair of recovery houses to add more residents. The requests to rezone 971 E. Blackford Ave. and 819 E. Powell Ave. have been a topic of conversation for months for the council, with Bayard Park-area neighbors expressing concern over the number of residents in recovery living in their neighborhood. ...
Multiple arrests made following two-year drug investigation in Evansville
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Investigators with the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force say an investigation into narcotics trafficking has resulted in multiple arrests this week. According to an affidavit, EVCDTF began investigating Dionta Goodwin’s trafficking activities throughout Vanderburgh County over the last two years. On July 22, detectives conducted search warrants at residences in the […]
Felony warrant arrest on MLK and Walnut in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – A heavy police presence has been spotted in Downtown Evansville conducting a felony warrant. Michael Gannon with DEA confirms the agency’s involvement in the stop and says the suspect arrested was Matthew Sparrow Multiple agencies are on scene including the Evansville Police Department, Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office and the Drug Enforcement […]
Playground fire caused by semi pulling down power lines, police say
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Police have pulled over a semi on the Lloyd Expressway in the midst of a hit and run and fire investigation. Police say witnesses reported seeing a semi hit a pole and pull down some wires near Westside Catholic School. That’s near Glendale and Emerson....
Evansville man convicted of two murders sentenced to 110 years
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Another suspect in a double-murder investigation out of Evansville has been sentenced to prison. John Parker was sentenced to prison on Tuesday after previously being found guilty of two counts of murder by a jury. Tuesday, Parker was sentenced to serve 110 years in prison...
Evansville City Council denies rezoning sober living homes
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – In a 7-1 vote, Now Counseling’s request to rezone two of it’s houses comes to a screeching halt. Shona Jarboe and Angie Bullock live near the sober living homes, one is on Powell and the other is on Blackford facing Kentucky Avenue and they say they are pleased with the decision. […]
Evansville Business Owner Opens Up about Struggles in Facebook Video “Times are Hard”
The community rallies behind one local business after the owner posts an open and honest message about his business' struggle. A little cafe is located in the North Brook Shopping Plaza just off First Ave. Bobaccinos Cafe is more than just a boba shop, it's part boba shop, part diner. As they describe themselves on Facebook:
Valparaiso University President José D. Padilla J.D. Makes List of Top Indiana Business Leaders
José D. Padilla J.D., president of Valparaiso University, has made IBJ Media’s Indiana 250 — a list recognizing the most impactful and influential business leaders in the Region. The 2024 recognition marks the second year that President Padilla has been named to the list. “I am grateful...
City of Island discuss ballpark damages from May tornado
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The City of Island held a special meeting Monday night to discuss the damages done to the Island Ballpark from the May 26 tornado. This special meeting was called by Mayor Joseph Hamilton and he gave the public the chance to comment on the current status of the ballpark. According to […]
Next phase of mid-states corridor underway
The Indiana Department of Transportation has given the green light to the first Tier 2 Study for the Mid-States Corridor Project. This phase will focus on Dubois County to determine the highway’s alignment and access plan. The study will narrow down the specific location and right-of-way needs for a 200-to-500-foot-wide facility.
Stakeholders from around the state gather to address infant, maternal mortality
The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) kicked off its two-day “Labor of Love” Summit on Tuesday with a series of informational sessions addressing women’s health, teen pregnancy and infant wellbeing and outcomes. At the opening of the summit — which was attended by hundreds of physicians, nurses, caregivers and public health officials — Indiana State […] The post Stakeholders from around the state gather to address infant, maternal mortality appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Terry among several Indiana mayors endorsing Kamala Harris for nomination
EVANSVILLE — Mayor Stephanie Terry joined nearly 300 other Democratic mayors from around the United States in endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as the party's next nominee for president. In a news release, the Democratic Mayors Association shared its statement, as well as the full list of mayors who signed on. ...
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