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Former Fire Chief Accused of Sexual Harassment
Former Evansville Fire Chief Mike Connelly, who stepped down last September, is being accused of sexual harassment. The victim claims she has proof Connelly filmed her with his phone during meetings. ...
Mar 06, 2024 Mike Connelly (Courtesy Evansville Fire Department)

One Person Is Dead After Driving Into Pond
One person is dead as a result of a car driving into a pond on Evansville's east side. It happened at around 6:30 pm near Texas Roadhouse. A witness reportedly saw a car hit several road signs before ...
Amy Adams Mar 06, 2024 Photo from EFD Facebook

The United States Post Office Is Hiring
The United States Post Office is searching for motivated and dynamic individuals throughout the state of Indiana. USPS is hosting a job fair in Evansville on Thursday, March 14 from 10:00 am to 12:00 ...
Amy Adams Mar 06, 2024 Erica Fischer / CC

OVC Kicks Off Today At The Ford Center
Basketball fans will fill the Ford Center in downtown Evansville over the next few days. 16 teams will battle to be the first to claim their spot in the Division 1 NCAA Tournament. This will be the se...
Amy Adams Mar 06, 2024 Photo from news release

Governor Vetoes "Landlord" Bill
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear vetoed House Bill 18 on Tuesday. The bill would have allowed landlords to reject potential tenants because of their source of income. Bill opponents claim the measure wo...
Amy Adams Mar 06, 2024 Mark Moz / CC

Investigation Continues Into Stolen AC Unit From Evansville Business
Evansville police detectives are looking into the theft of an air conditioning unit from Southwest Behavioral Health. So far no suspects have been developed. The theft at the facility probably happene...
Amy Adams Mar 06, 2024 trenttsd / CC

Serious Violent Felon Arrested After Two weeks On The Lam
A 43-year-old Vincennes man accused of dealing drugs was arrested in Knox County and is awaiting extradition to Vanderburgh County. Deputies were called to Highway 41 and Hillsdale Road for a domestic...
Amy Adams Mar 05, 2024 Charles Lewis Jr (ISP)

Woman Behind Bars After Letting Juvenile Take The Wheel
A 26-year-old Evansville woman was arrested after letting a 12-year-old drive. Shortly after 1 AM Monday, a man called 911 to report his sister-in-law Lindsey Pearson took three kids out "joyriding." ...
Amy Adams Mar 05, 2024 Lindsey Pearson (VCCC)

Despite Protests Governor Signs Puppy Mill Bill
Despite protests by animal shelters locally, Indiana governor Eric Holcomb has signed House Bill 1412, the so-called Puppy Mill Bill. As we reported last week, the measure cancels local ordinances tha...
Amy Adams Mar 05, 2024 Jen's Art & Soul / CC

Couple Admit To Stealing Scrap Metal From Warehouse
Officers arrested two people for allegedly stealing scrap metal from the Morton Avenue Warehouse site Monday afternoon. 39-year-old Sarah Parlsey was pulled over on John Street with the scrap metal ha...
Amy Adams Mar 05, 2024 Sarah Parlsey and Damareo Thruston (VCCC)


