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VCSO asking victims to come forward in harassment investigation
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about a potential sexual harassment suspect and asking victims to come forward as no charges have been filed. VCSO is asking possible victims to come forward regarding harassment by an individual who is often seen in both Vanderburgh and Warrick counties. Authorities […]
U.S. District Court dismisses ACLU lawsuit against controversial higher education bill
INDIANAPOLIS — A U.S. District Court judge approved the Hoosier state’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana to block portions of Senate Enrolled Act 202, a higher education and tenure-related bill. ACLU of Indiana said the suit, which was originally filed in May, sought to “protect the […]
Vincennes skate park completes renovations
VINCENNES, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— The city of Vincennes will be celebrating the completion of their newly renovated skate park this weekend. After years of planning and renovations the park is now ready for skaters to enjoy. After years of wear on the old park, the city decided it was time for a change. The skate park is now made of concrete instead of the metal that used to be there. Skaters will now get to enjoy a new fishbowl, snake trail, and other obstacles for any trick they can think of.
Newburgh picks a familiar name in Evansville to be town manager
Newburgh has a new town manager. Chris Cooke, longtime superintendent of Evansville City Cemeteries, got the job Wednesday night when the Newburgh Town Council formally voted to hire him. Cooke replaces Christy Powell, who left in April to become community development director for the Evansville Regional Economic Partnership (E-REP). The Town Council also promoted...
Dubois County Sheriff’s Office creates Deputy Social Worker position
JASPER, Ind. (WEHT) – For the newest sheriff’s deputy Emily Haas, it may be the same badge and the same uniform as her counterparts, but her role with the Dubois County Sheriff’s Office is unlike anything the department has seen. Haas was recently sworn in as Deputy Social Worker, a newly-created position for the department. […]
Police raids continue in Owensboro for joint federal investigation
In Owensboro, authorities carry out a second day of a large scale warrant operation. Owensboro police, along with the Drug Enforcement Agency and IRS, carry out several more raids following a standoff Tuesday. The news comes as officers confirm the suspect in that standoff has died after being taken to the hospital.
Arrest made after EPD find bags of crack cocaine in a moped
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – An Evansville man is facing drug charges after police say they found multiple bags of crack cocaine in his moped. Evansville Police say Robert Esters Jr. was pulled over allegedly failing to signal a turn on the road. During a search of Esters’ moped, a clear baggie containing what appeared to […]
Illinois’ $4K electric vehicle rebate returns in 2025
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois will offer residents a $4,000 rebate on the purchase of an electric vehicle, beginning in 2025. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency will also give a rebate of $1,500 off the purchase on an electric motorcycle. The Illinois General Assembly appropriated $14 million for the rebate program, which opens in mid-January, […]
Pritzker signs an executive order, creates new agency position
Ill. (WTVO) — Governor J.B. Pritzker is looking to address the needs of aging Illinoisians. To start the decades-long process of providing those needs, Pritzker signed an executive order to hire a Chief Planning Officer for the Illinois Department of Aging. A fourth of the Illinois population is expected to be 60 or older by […]
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