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Ally Malone signs with Marian Softball
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - It was quite the year for Gibson Southern’s Ally Malone, winning the state championship in basketball, a great year in softball, and now, a college signing. Marian University announced yesterday that Ally has signed with their softball program. She will bring her .396 senior year...
Here's where you can get free school supplies in the Evansville/Tri-State area
The start of the 2024-25 school year is just around the corner for a lot of local communities, and one of the big tasks before the first day is loading up on supplies a child needs for the classroom. It can be a big expense, but several companies, churches and...
3 accused in crime spree in Newburgh and Evansville involving several victims
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Three young men are facing charges in Vanderburgh and Warrick Counties after police say they stole items from several people and used their debit cards. In Evansville, 18-year-old Tyshawn Grooms and 19-year-olds Trevion Ogburn and Jontae Rudd are all charged with burglary and fraud. Police say...
Salvation Army inviting Vanderburgh, Warrick Co. residents to School Supply Giveaway
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The Salvation Army is inviting the public to a school supply giveaway. They say this follows after a successful “Stuff the Bus” fundraiser event. We’re told organizers collected 5,400 items and over $1,500 from the weekend fundraiser alone. Now, officials are inviting residents...
Party in Paradise returns this fall to Warrick Co.
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The party is back in Warrick County this September. The Party in Paradise kicks off in Friedman Park Saturday September 28th. The event runs from 5-10pm. The 21 and over evening will feature live music from The After Party, 10 food trucks, along with alcoholic beverages of wine, beer, and selzter. […]
Warrick County deputy receives Law Officer of the Year award
EVANSVILLE — The Warrick County Sheriff's Office announced that reserve deputy Dale Naylor was awarded the Indiana Law Officer of the Year Lewis Schmidt Award during a ceremony in Indianapolis on Saturday. Naylor, who has worn many hats during his career − including teacher, coach, principal, firefighter and mentor...
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 charged with child molesting
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — An Evansville man was arrested on multiple felony child sex crime charges Wednesday. Jail records show Jon Eric Luttrull was booked on two counts of child molesting. Records show an Evansville Police investigation led to Luttrull's arrest. A warrant was issued for his arrest on...
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.
Young & Established to host annual Backpack Drive this month
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — A Tri-State organization is helping students get back-to-school ready. Young & Established will host their annual "Backpack Drive" this month. It will take place Saturday, July 27th from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at McGary Middle School located at 1535 South Joyce Avenue. Organizers say...
Indiana State Police arrest man after rape incident at Hanover College
HANOVER, Ind. — Indiana State Police arrested a Clark County man for rape on Monday. According to a press release, Indiana State Police have been investigating an incident of sexual assault involving 22-year-old Jackson Kruer since last fall. ISP reported that the alleged rape occurred on Hanover College’s campus. ISP was first contacted about the […]
Stolen Items From Hardware Store Found In Suspect’s Pants
An Evansville woman is locked up inside the Vanderburgh County Jail after she was confronted for shoplifting. 32-year-old Meisha Quesinberry is accused of taking items from a downtown hardware store. She shoved a power cord, antenna pre-amp, and an indoor amplifier down her pants and walked out the door. Officers...
Body of Evansville man recovered from Patoka Lake (Dubois County)
Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating after recovering the body of a man from Patoka Lake yesterday. At approximately 1:43 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of the overlook dam for a person going under water and not resurfacing. Conservation officer divers arrived on scene and recovered the body of...
Jasper Reds are a shining example of baseball heritage in Dubois Co.
JASPER, Ind. (WEHT) – The Jasper Reds are believed to be the oldest semi-pro baseball team in the country. They were established in 1893. The Reds have had 12 Major League Baseball players come through their squad. They also played a night game in 1934 that predates the first one in MLB. There are less […]
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.
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