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FBI searches home of man who once declared candidacy for Evansville mayor
The FBI searched the Indianapolis home of a former congressional candidate with Evansville ties on Wednesday, though it's unclear why. The agency confirmed to IndyStar that it executed a search warrant at a house where public records show Gabe Whitley lives — news first reported by IndyPolitics. There is no indication anyone was arrested, the IndyStar reported.
Evansville man booked on two counts of child molesting
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – An Evansville man has been charged with two counts of child molesting following an investigation by police. According to an affidavit, an alleged victim told authorities that when they were approximately ten-years-old, Jon Luttrull, 60, would force them to engage in sexual activity. During one of these incidents, they reported that […]
Evansville woman killed in wrong-way crash in Webster County, Kentucky
An Evansville woman was killed Wednesday morning after she collided with a truck while driving the wrong direction on an interstate highway in Webster County, Kentucky, officials said. Kentucky State Police publicly identified the woman as 25-year-old Krista N. Brune. The Webster County Coroner’s Office pronounced Brune dead at the...
Peter Funk elevated to Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Set to begin his second season with the University of Evansville men's basketball program, Peter Funk has been elevated to Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator for the Purple Aces. "Peter has done a phenomenal job in the duties assigned to him in his first year here at UE....
Warrant issued for man after failing to appear in counterfeit case
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A bench warrant has been issued for one of two men charged with fraud after authorities say he distributed counterfeit $20 bills to multiple businesses in Evansville. Campanella Ford III was scheduled to appear in court for a hearing on July 10, but officials say he did not show up. He […]
Monkey rescued from tree at Patoka Lake Campgrounds in southern Indiana
ORANGE COUNTY, Indiana — It's not every day first responders help rescue a monkey from a tree in southern Indiana, but that's exactly what happened Tuesday night. "Curious George decided to leave camp and go for a late night stroll," officials with the Orange County Rural District 1 Fire Department wrote on social media.
Alabama Man Sentenced to 57 Months for Arson in Indiana, Family Home and Pets Lost in Deliberate Blaze
An Alabama man has been sentenced to nearly five years in federal prison after pleading guilty to arson for setting his father's house on fire in Connersville, Indiana, resulting in the death of the family's dog and cat. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Indiana reported that 34-year-old Tommy Lee Harrison Sr. carried out the attack after traveling from his home in Birmingham, Alabama. Harrison will also face two years of supervised release following his 57-month incarceration.
Salem Crossing Earns 2024 Silver Award For Quality
Salem Crossing, a member of American Senior Communities (ASC), has been recognized as a 2024 Silver – Achievement in Quality Award recipient by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). The award is the second of three distinctions possible through the AHCA/NCAL National Quality...
Jasper Municipal Pool Begins to Take Shape
The Jasper Redevelopment Authority convened for a brief meeting on Wednesday morning to discuss some exciting future plans for the new municipal pool. First on the agenda, a claim was approved with Taber Owens Construction Group for the Parks Department. This claim was related to the construction of Jasper’s new municipal pool, which is in progress and currently on schedule for completion by Memorial Day weekend of 2025.
Indiana National Guard plans upgrades to Bloomington armory
The Indiana National Guard plans to spend millions to modernize and expand its armory in Bloomington. “The current facilities do not meet the needs of today’s modern force, and it is a priority to upgrade our facilities to today’s standards,” an INNG representative said via email. The...
Minor family reacts to non-guilty verdict in Madisonville murder trial
MADISONVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — The parents of a man killed in a shooting last year are speaking out after the alleged shooter was found not guilty of their son’s murder. Raleigh Lamar was acquitted last week in the 2023 shooting death of Terrence Minor Jr. at a Madisonville apartment complex. “It just hurts. We should […]
Mt. Vernon resident asking for stricter firework ordinance
MOUNT VERNON, In. (WEHT) -Fireworks are often part of 4th of July celebrations, but one Mount Vernon resident has had enough with the noise. Deborah Hall says, “Over the Fourth of July, several days before and several days after it was like a war zone in our very tight neighborhoods the houses are very close […]
Indiana’s new ILEARN test scores show student progress remained stagnant in 2024
New state standardized test results show stagnant progress among Hoosier students in grades 3-8, signaling a continued struggle to reverse widespread learning loss following the COVID-19 pandemic. New ILEARN scores show 41% of Indiana students who were tested earlier this spring were at or above proficiency standards in English and language arts (ELA), according to […] The post Indiana’s new ILEARN test scores show student progress remained stagnant in 2024 appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
ECHO Housing & Community Development Holds Ribbon Cutting for New Promise Home
ECHO Housing & Community Development Holds Ribbon Cutting for New Promise Home. EVANSVILLE, IN: ECHO Housing and Community Development announces the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Promise Home at 313 Read Street took place today. The Promise Home is a permanent supportive housing project that will end homelessness for 27+ individuals. On-site case management, laundry facilities, and a community space dedicated to resident education opportunities are only three of several amenities that will be provided. This project marks the sixth permanent supportive housing program for ECHO, and its eighth overall program dedicated to serving individuals experiencing homelessness in southwest Indiana.
Pow! Zap! Boom! It’s Time for Kids Comic Con at the Children’s Museum of Evansville
Calling all superheroes, princesses, and dino enthusiasts! The Koch Family Children's Museum of Evansville (cMoe) invites you to come celebrate all things kids' pop culture at its annual Kids Comic Con this Saturday!. This exciting event gives children the opportunity to explore diverse forms of storytelling, art, and culture through...
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