Columbus
LATEST NEWS
Coroner identifies pedestrians killed in July 4 crash
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Vanderburgh County Coroner’s Office has released the names of two people who were killed in an SUV crash on Fulton Avenue last week. Officers responded to an accident involving an SUV and two pedestrians at the intersection of Fulton Avenue and Florida Street on July 4. Police said they believe […]
Plot to oust Vanderburgh GOP's Duckworth takes a new turn
EVANSVILLE — The much-ballyhooed plot to oust Vanderburgh County Republican Chairman Mike Duckworth before his term expires in March may be losing steam. Immediately after Duckworth engineered the removal of the three ringleaders from elected positions on the GOP's precinct committee in June, other newly elected members of the party's governing body were braying for his ouster. ...
Coroner IDs two pedestrians struck, killed by car on July 4
EVANSVILLE – The Vanderburgh County Coroner's Office has identified the two people struck and killed by a car last week in Evansville. Regina Hinkel, 76, and Mark Alan Jeffers, 61, died at the scene of the incident in the 1200 block of North Fulton Avenue. It was reported to police at 8:34 p.m. on July 4.
Day in the Sun
The April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse over Southwestern Indiana continues its ripple effect, with economic impact data now rolling in. Although the number of visitors for the eclipse was smaller than expected, umbraphiles generated millions of dollars in tax revenue and regional wages, according to Explore Evansville, which used East Coast firm Rockport Analytics to analyze its data.
Man pleads guilty to promoting prostitution of teen for bond money
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – An Evansville man accused of using a jail telephone to tell a 16-year-old to prostitute herself so he could pay for his bond has accepted a plea deal. Authorities say Shyheem Jones made several calls from the Vanderburgh County Confinement Center in 2023 to ask a juvenile to solicit money for […]
Indiana Couple Detained for Leaving Children in Scorching SUV
In a shocking incident, an Indiana couple was arrested for leaving their two children in a hot SUV. Deputies from the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office were called to the scene at the University of Southern Indiana on Tuesday afternoon. Children Found Unresponsive. Authorities responded to reports of an unresponsive...
Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda
Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda. July 9, 2024 – 9:30 a.m. 1. Change Order #1: VC24-03-02 “Pine Place Pipe Replacement”. 2. Change Order #4: VC24-04-02 “Young Road Lift Station and Sewer Extension”. 3. Transfer of Ownership of “Young Road Lift Station and Sewer Extension” Project...
Indiana becoming home to duck with 'harlot-like face' and 'lipstick-colored bill'
In 2017, the first black-bellied whistling ducks were reported in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. The following year, on July 28, two adults and 14 downy chicks were photographed in Posey County, confirming Indiana’s first breeding record. Now, only seven years since that first sighting, black-bellied whistling ducks in Southwestern Indiana...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.