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Police body cam video shows chaotic scene following gas station shooting
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - New body cam video acquired from Evansville Police shows the moments officers arrived to the ‘On The Fly’ gas station following a shooting there Sunday morning. Three people were shot at the gas station, including a teenage boy who police say was shot in...
As Indiana seeks to resume lethal injections, 2 Evansville-area men sit on death row
EVANSVILLE – After a 15-year pause, Indiana plans to resume lethal injections – but there’s no word on when the eight convicted killers on death row, including two Southern Indiana men, may have their sentences carried out. Erin Murphy, a spokeswoman for Gov. Eric Holcomb, declined to tell the Courier & Press where the state will get the pentobarbital it plans to use to kill people, saying it’s confidential information under state law. And when asked if...
City of Evansville taking steps to clean up warehouse fire debris
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Nearly two years later, Evansville is still dealing with the aftermath of large warehouse fires and the wreckage they leave behind. Currently, there’s not one, but two heaps of burnt wood and twisted metal clearly visible from the Lloyd Expressway, and they’ve just been sitting idle for months, even years.
Recovering alcoholic built Kentucky’s largest substance-use treatment provider, which has 1,800 beds and 1,350 employees
LOUISA — Around the office at Addiction Recovery Care, Vanessa Keeton is still known as “Client One” — marking her status as the first client of the first recovery center ARC opened as a group home in Lawrence County. But her official title is vice president...
Hot, humid, increasing shower & t-storm threat!
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - YOUR FIRST ALERT: Dangerous Heat Indices. We’ll see temperatures into the upper 80s and lower 90s the next couple of days. When you factor in the humidity, it will feel uncomfortable with heat index / feels like values in the triple digits. TODAY. After some...
Owensboro man arrested after breaking into his mom’s home, deputies say
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A 39-year-old man from Owensboro is spending the night in the Daviess County Jail after police say he broke into his mother’s home Monday morning. Around 12:30 a.m., Daviess County Sheriff deputies responded to a 911 call in the 6800 block of Leslie Lane. The...
Nelly Headlines the Du Quoin State Fair
The Du Quoin State Fair announced that rap legend Nelly will headline the Du Quoin State Fair on Mon., Sept. 2. For 24 years, Nelly has been connecting generations with his exuberant anthems, fusing musical genres, and engaging in multiple entertainment mediums including music, television, and film. The diamond selling, multi-platinum, 3x Grammy award-winning rap superstar has continuously raised the bar for the entertainment industry since stepping on the scene in 2000 with his distinctive vocals and larger-than-life personality.
Pete Davidson coming to the Heartland in August
CARTERVILLE, Ill. (KFVS) - Comedian and actor Pete Davidson will be coming to the Heartland at the end of the summer. Walker’s Bluff Casino Resort in Carterville, Illinois announced that the former ‘SNL’ star will be performing at the Event Center on Saturday, August 10 at 8 p.m.
Penalty report: Carson Hocevar, No. 77 team issued loss of 25 driver points; two Truck Series teams fined for lug nut infractions
NASCAR officials issued penalties Tuesday for infractions in the Cup Series and Craftsman Truck Series in last weekend’s events at Nashville Superspeedway. Carson Hocevar, driver of the Spire Motorsports No. 77 Chevrolet, was fined $50,000 and assessed a loss of 25 driver points for violating Sections 4.4B: NASCAR Member Code of Conduct Penalty Options And Guidelines during Sunday’s Ally 400. Hocevar’s No. 77 Chevy made contact with Wood Brothers Racing’s No. 21 Ford driven by Harrison Burton under yellow, causing the latter to spin out.
Large drug bust in Owensboro lands 4 suspects in jail
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - Four people are facing charges after a suspected drug trafficking bust by multiple law enforcement agencies. James Brooks, Alisha Johnson, Roger Ritch and Raymond Morrow have all been arrested. The Daviess County Sheriff’s Office, Henderson Police Department and Kentucky State Police worked together to take them...
Denny Hamlin Questions Logano’s Controversial Fuel Tactic in Nashville
Denny Hamlin Questions Logano: Denny Hamlin’s recent podcast episode ‘Actions Detrimental’ has sparked a fascinating discussion by casting doubt on Joey Logano’s fuel mileage tactics during his controversial victory at Nashville Superspeedway. Hamlin scrutinized Logano’s strategic use of drafting to conserve fuel, suggesting that this strategy altered the race’s dynamics. By analyzing the fuel consumption patterns in different traffic conditions, Hamlin’s observations not only question the legitimacy of Logano’s win but also hint at broader implications for NASCAR’s competitive landscape.
Ballot challenges filed against RFK Jr., Springfield congressional candidate
The Illinois State Board of Elections received a slew of ballot challenges July 1, including several presidential candidates and a local congressional candidate. Records from the state election board show a Springfield resident is behind the challenge to 27-year-old Chibu Asonye, running as a Green Party candidate in Illinois Congressional District 13. The Champaign resident entered the race at the end of June and joins U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Springfield, and Republican challenger Josh Loyd.
Community solar: Evanstonians are helping flip the switch to renewable energy
If you live in Evanston and get an electric bill from ComEd, there Is an easy way to go solar and contribute to a shift away from climate-heating carbon emissions in Illinois. There are no upfront costs. You don’t need a sunny rooftop. You can live in a condo, and you can even rent.
Grandmother of ex-NFL player's missing child speaks out amid probe, worries teen is 'brainwashed'
The grandmother of the missing 14-year-old son of former Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman Daniel Muir spoke out Monday as police in Indiana investigate allegations that the boy was abused. Bryson Muir was the subject of a Silver Alert put out in the state on Friday. Police released two photos of...
Funeral arrangements made for 1-year-old hit and killed by driver in Warrick County
WARRICK COUNTY, Ind. (WEVV) — Funeral arrangements have been made for a young boy who passed away after being hit by a vehicle in Warrick County. According to the Warrick County Sheriff's Office, 1-year-old Judson Whelan of Gentryville died on Sunday evening after running in front of a vehicle.
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