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Holiday World Lowers Height Requirement
Good news for theme park enthusiasts who may not have been tall enough to ride certain rides at Holiday World & Splashin'...
Apr 02, 2025

EWSU Customers Can Get Rid Of Yard Waste Through May 3
Evansville Water and Sewer Utility customers will have a few extra days this year to take advantage of the annual spring yard...
Apr 02, 2025
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Two People Busted For Drugs During Traffic Stop
Two people were arrested on Monday following a traffic stop in Gibson County. A deputy was on Highway 41 near County Road 800...
Apr 02, 2025

Police Arrest Second Teen Involved In Evansville Murder Case
There has been a second arrest in an Evansville murder investigation. Jail records show 16-year-old Derrick Brifil was arrest...
Apr 02, 2025

"Armed And Dangerous" Fugitive Back Behind Bars
After a week-long search, Jonathan Ruby has been taken into custody. Authorities arrested him after receiving tips as to his ...
Apr 01, 2025

USPS Seeing An Increase In Dog Bites And Attacks
The United States Postal Service is asking its customers to help prevent carriers from dog bites. Postal Service officials in...
Apr 01, 2025
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Large Scale Drug Bust Nets 14 People
Fourteen people are in custody following a large-scale drug bust in Evansville. In the early stages of the investigation, Rac...
Apr 01, 2025

Daviess County EMA Preparing For Heavy Rainfall
The Daviess County Emergency Management Agency is handing out sandbags this week in anticipation of heavy rainfall. Volunteer...
Apr 01, 2025
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Texas Woman Clocked Going 101 Mph On I-69
A Gibson County Sheriff's deputy pulled a driver over for traveling 101 mph on I-69 Sunday afternoon. The deputy observed tha...
Apr 01, 2025

Pedestrian Struck By Train Is Expected To Live
One person was taken to the hospital after being struck by a train. Emergency crews were called to the N. Peerless Rd and Upp...
Mar 31, 2025
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Intoxicated Woman Arrested For Leaving Scene Of Crash
A 50-year-old Evansville woman is facing charges after walking away from a crash. EPD located Laura Willis walking on Riversi...
Mar 31, 2025

Man Arrested For Calling 9-1-1 Over 20 Times
Evansville Police officers have charged a man with unlawful use of 9-1-1. 31-year-old Rowland Eldridge allegedly called 9-1-1...
Mar 31, 2025
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OPD Arrest 13 Year Old Accused Of Multiple Thefts And Burglaries
An Owensboro teen believed to be responsible for several car thefts and burglaries has been arrested. The 13-year-old has bee...
Mar 31, 2025
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Evansville Resident Dies In House Fire
One person is dead in a fire on Evansville's East Side. The call for a residential structure fire came in to dispatch about 6...
Mar 28, 2025
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Teen's Bond Changes During First Appearance In Front Of Judge
The Evansville teen accused of killing 19-year-old Dalton Collins made his first appearance in court Thursday. A judge change...
Mar 28, 2025

Kentucky Lowers Age For Driving Permit
The age to obtain a driver's permit has been lowered in Kentucky. On March 25, House Bill 15 went into effect, allowing 15-ye...
Mar 28, 2025
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Put The Phone Away Or Pay
Put the Phone Away or Pay is a message Indiana State Police is sending to drivers. April 5 through the 19, officers will be o...
Mar 27, 2025

Henderson Schools Locked Down During Standoff In Park
Several Henderson schools were put on lockdown Wednesday afternoon during a standoff at Community Park. Police were sent to c...
Mar 27, 2025
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Oakland City Man Accused Of Beating Man With Metal Pipe
Earlier this week, Gibson County Dispatch received a report of a person who had been battered with a metal pipe. The assault ...
Mar 27, 2025

Princeton Woman Facing Intimidation Charges
Gibson County Deputies were called to an intersection in Patoka Township for a suspicious person. A call to 9-1-1 reported a ...
Mar 27, 2025