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2 men in custody in connection to Newburgh neighborhood shooting
NEWBURGH, Ind. (WFIE) - Police have released new information after a shooting that shook a Newburgh neighborhood Monday night. Deputies say they were called to the 2800 block of Joellen Lane shortly before 6:15 p.m. and discovered the victim had already been taken to the hospital. [RELATED: Video shows moments...
Arrests made in Warrick County shooting
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Warrick County Sheriff’s Office has announced arrests have been made in connection to a shooting that happened in Newburgh on Monday. During a press conference at the sheriff’s office, Wilder revealed that the victim in the shooting had won approximately $5,700 in a casino in French Lick earlier on Monday. […]
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.
An Indiana School System Asks Parents to Pick Up the Summer Sun Meals They Order
Summer can be a real challenge for parents, right? It feels like kids never stop eating! Just yesterday, we were driving back from Florida and decided to treat ourselves with a stop at McDonald's (a rare indulgence at our house). They had this deal—$5 for a meal with a double-patty burger, fries, four chicken nuggets, and a drink. My 11-year-old finished her entire meal. As for me, I only managed to eat half of my burger and a few fries. But wouldn't you know it, about 30 minutes later, she polished off the rest of my meal. And then, less than two hours after she ate, she was already saying she was hungry again!
How much money did total eclipse crowd pump into Evansville-area economy?
EVANSVILLE — You could quibble about just how many people visited Evansville and surrounding areas for April's total solar eclipse — but whatever their number, they spent a pile of money here. Completed in June after more than two months of work, a study commissioned by eclipse planner...
Holcomb announces Warrick County judicial appointment
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Governor Eric Holcomb announced the appointment of Brett Roy to the Warrick County Superior Court #2. Roy has been the chief public defender in Warrick County since 2021. According to a release from Holcomb’s office, Roy was previously a self-employed attorney in Boonville and served as a part-time public defender. He […]
Southern Indiana Garden Shop Set to Close Saying Business is ‘No Longer Sustainable’
In 2020, amid the global pandemic, what started as a "leap of faith" for one Evansville, Indiana area entrepreneur is reportedly coming to an close. In October of 2020, Kiwi's Garden Center opened its doors with a brick and mortar location just off the Lloyd Expressway, at 100 North First Avenue in Evansville. For almost four years now, they have sold both common and rare houseplants, along with gardening supplies and a whole host of unique gift ideas.
Evansville man accused of forging stolen checks
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – An Evansville man was arrested after authorities say he forged checks that were stolen during a burglary. According to an affidavit, Evansville Police began investigating reports of several personal checks from a single account being forged and deposited to an account owned by Corey Jackson, 36. Police say the eight checks […]
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...
GP-15 stops by Evansville riverfront to promote hydroplane boat races
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – There have been efforts in recent years to bring back the Evansville Regatta Hydroplane boat races on the river in Evansville. On Monday, a racing boat on its way back from Alabama stopped by to promote Evansville’s event next year. The owner raced in Evansville as far back as 1984. Jason […]
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.
Arrest Made In Weekend Shooting
Police are looking for the second of two shooters involved in a Sunday morning incident. It happened at a gas station at Covert Avenue and Green River Road about 4:00 am Sunday. Security video showed Otis Rankin firing shots that hit a teenager in the head and a man in...
Landmark Economic Impact Study Reveals Unprecedented Growth in Evansville’s Health and Life Sciences Sector
Evansville Regional Economic Partnership (E-REP) proudly shares the findings of the first-ever Economic Impact of the Stone Family Center for Health and Life Sciences, a multi-institutional collaborative Center that has become the focal point of progress in Evansville Region’s health and life sciences sector. Key highlights from the study...
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