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Coroner identifies Evansville man killed in motorcycle crash
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — We now know the identity of a man who was killed in a Tuesday night crash involving a motorcycle. As we reported, deputies were called to the intersection Highway 41 and Hillsdale Road just before 10 p.m. Tuesday after a crash between a car and a motorcycle.
Here are this week's Vanderburgh County food and restaurant inspection reports
Food service and restaurant inspections are performed by the Vanderburgh County Health Department. The date listed in each record is the date the inspection occurred. Chavas Mexican Grill, 420A 1st Avenue, May 20, One non-critical violation: Hand washing sink not reaching 100 degrees. Orange Leaf of Evansville, 701 N Burkhardt...
Vanderburgh County Sheriff reveals more about fatal US 41 crash
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A motorcycle crash was reported on US 41 Tuesday. According to the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office, crews arrived on the scene and found a car and a motorcycle with heavy damage. The driver of the motorcycle was later identified as 63-year-old Terry Lee Magan. The driver of the motorcycle was unconscious on […]
Trial set to begin for EVSC board member Amy Word
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation board member on leave, Amy Word, is set to go on trial. As we’ve reported, Word is accused of maintaining a common Nuisance at Lamasco Bar and Grill. It comes after police say there were a series of drug arrests in...
Tired of all the road work on North Green River Road? It's almost over.
EVANSVILLE — Drivers who have been dealing with construction-related traffic hiccups on North Green River Road only have a couple months left to navigate them. Vanderburgh County Engineer John Stoll said the contract on the trail work in the area is set to end July 12. After that, Green River Road will be resurfaced, and that work should be done by Aug. 12.
A stabbing has been reported in Vanderburgh County
VANDERBURGH COUNTY, Ind. (WEHT) – A stabbing has been reported at a Marathon Gas Station on Hillsdale Road near highway 41 in Vanderburgh County. Officials on scene say that the stabbing was not fatal, but the victim was seriously injured. Vanderburgh County police say customers inside the store called authorities when they witnessed a person […]
Motorcycle rider killed in crash on U.S. 41 in Vanderburgh County
EVANSVILLE – A motorcycle rider was killed and two others in a car suffered minor injuries after a wreck on U.S. 41 Tuesday night. Vanderburgh County Chief Deputy Coroner David Anson identified the rider as 67-year-old Evansville Terry Lee Magan. He was taken to Ascension St. Vincent, but later died of his injuries. ...
Number of domestic violence and child abuse cases rise
Evansville, In. (WEHT) – Domestic violence doesn’t discriminate. It affects people of all ages, all races, all genders, and all economic groups. The Albion Fellows Bacon Centers’ Executive Director, Gina Gist says, “They say about one out of every four women and about one out of every seven men experience domestic violence at some point […]
CAPE community action program invests in housing stability for Hoosiers
The Community Action Program of Evansville and Vanderburgh County (CAPE) was founded to support residents in southwestern Indiana by promoting economic and social self-sufficiency. Primarily serving individuals living in Vanderburgh, Posey and Gibson counties, CAPE provides services to an average of 15,000 residents each year through their life-changing programs — ranging from housing stability counseling to minority health initiatives and an emergency pantry for those in need.
Cause of death revealed for Evansville 4-year-old
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Vanderburgh County Coroner’s Office has revealed the cause of death of an Evansville child who was found unresponsive earlier this month. According to a release, Octavia Aquino died from complications of blunt force trauma of the head and neck. Authorities have charged Aquino’s mother, Destiny Rhoades, 23, and her 16-year-old […]
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