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OWENSBORO MAYOR TOM WATSON SAYS CHURCHILL DOWNS DECISION NOT TO OPEN AN ELLIS PARK EXTENSION FACILITY AT TOWNE SQUARE MALL WASN'T ABOUT GAMBLING RATHER SMOKING. CHURCHILL DOWNS SAID IN A STATEMENT WED...

The U-S Justice Department has closed the book on an investigation into the possible mishandling of classified documents by former vice president and Indiana governor Mike Pence. That action precedes ...

An Evansville Detective is in stable condition after suffering a medical emergency Wednesday morning. He was patrolling the area of Akin Drive when he spotted a stolen car with three females standing ...

The Evansville African American Museum has announced the events for Juneteenth. On June 15, The Soul Writer's Guild will be hosting "Freedom to Think, Read, & Write" That includes spoken word, poe...

One candidate for Evansville mayor is looking for insight into the concerns of citizens. Democrat Stephanie Terry held an informal meeting in the sixth ward last night. She says she plans to take her ...

Churchill Downs has decided not to move forward with the Ellis Park extension project. Last Fall they announced they would buy Ellis Park as a whole, spending millions in the process. Churchill Downs ...

Willard Library has a creative way of getting books into the hands of children this summer. "Llama Llama Story Time" kicked off yesterday and will continue every week at the library. A llama was on th...

A boil advisory has been issued for an area on Evansville's west side. The area is near the Lutheran Cemetery and takes in most of Bismark Avenue, part of Mt. Auburn Road and part of Buchanan Road. It...

The Silver Lining Gala held in April celebrating Youth First's 25th Anniversary raised a record setting amount of $417,402. Over three hundred guests were in attendance and enjoyed a night of formal d...

The City of Henderson has announced the creation of "The Sunset District" where alcoholic drinks can be openly carried within certain areas of downtown. The district will only be active when the City ...