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19-year-old arrested in connection to shots fired incident in Owensboro
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - One person was taken into custody as a result of an investigation that begin earlier this month in Owensboro. On July 11, OPD officers were called to the area of W. 9th Street and Moreland Avenue for a report of shots fired. A thorough investigation of...
Investigation underway after Owensboro house fire
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEVV) — Owensboro Fire Officials continue to investigate a house fire. We're told the blaze was reported at a home in the 900 block of Conway Avenue Tuesday evening. Officials say they arrived to a scene of heavy flames and smoke from the front of the house.
Man killed in ATV crash near Fordsville
A man has been killed in an ATV crash in Ohio County. On Saturday, the Ohio County Sheriff’s Office, Fordsville Fire Department and Ohio County EMS responded to Orchard Lane, about two miles northwest of Fordsville off Hawesville Road, to the report of an ATV accident, according to Ohio County Sheriff Adam Wright.
‘It’s still not justice. It never will be, not for me anyway’: Man sentenced in Owensboro triple murder
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - One of the people involved in an Owensboro triple murder has been sentenced. Cylar Shemwell pleaded guilty during the middle of his trial last month. He was sentenced on three counts of criminal complicity to commit manslaughter and one count of criminal complicity to commit assault.
KSP pursuit begins on I-165, ends in Ohio Co.
A reckless driver led police on a pursuit that ended in Ohio County. Kentucky State Police said troopers were informed Monday night at 6:00 of a reckless driver traveling in a Dodge truck on I-165 just south of Owensboro. A stationary trooper on I-165 observed the speeding truck and attempted...
Owensboro emergency agencies tackle rescue task force training at local middle school
Emergency crews are warning people not to be alarmed if they see emergency vehicles lined up at College View Middle School. It's all part of training underway to improve response times in the event of an active shooter.
DCSO and DCFD to host training at College View Middle School
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Daviess County Sheriff’s Office announces a training will be held at College View Middle School with the Daviess County Fire Department starting on Tuesday. DCSO say the training will be from 8 a.m. to noon and will run until Thursday. In a social media post, they say even though there […]
Beyond the Call of Duty honors Sgt. Heather Glenn
TELL CITY Ind. (WEHT) – Citizens gathered at City Hall to meet the nonprofit organization, Beyond the Call of Duty. Many reflected on Tell City’s own Sgt. Heather Glenn who made the ultimate sacrifice in 2023. Chief of Police, Derrick Lawalin says, “I’m sure there’s probably some that feel like it’s it’s kind of a constant […]
Hardinsburg Man Among Five Indicted In Ohio County In Exploitation Case
FRANKFORT (07/19/24) – A Breckinridge County man was among five individuals indicted by a Grand Jury in Ohio County on charges dealing with exploitation and the use of forged instruments, such as false documents pertaining to a power of attorney and an irrevocable qualifying income trust. Kentucky Attorney General...
Traveling nonprofit honoring fallen officers of the Tri-State this week
TELL CITY, Ind. (WFIE) - Beyond the Call of Duty is bringing their “End of Watch Ride to Remember” tour to Tell City and Evansville this week. The traveling nonprofit will be in the area on July 23 to honor fallen officer, Sgt. Heather Glenn. The Tell City...
"Beyond the Call of Duty" to honor local law enforcement
VANDERBURGH COUNTY, Ind. (WEVV) — A memorial will take place this week for members of Tri-State law enforcement gone too soon. The non-profit organization "Beyond the Call of Duty" is hosting the several month-long event. Starting June 1st, members of the group started their tour across the country to...
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