Category Archives: Local News
WWII Sherman Tank Has A New Name
The Evansville Wartime Museum announced the winner and winning name of the 1943 Chrysler Sherman Tank. Over 1,000 names were entered into the Name the Tank campaign in February. The tank's new name is...
Apr 03, 2023 Photo from Evansville War Museum news release
Accused Child Predator Has His Case Dismissed
An Evansville man accused of trying to meet a teenager for sex is out of jail. He had originally faced a charge of child solicitation after going to a location where he was allegedly to meet the young...
Mar 31, 2023 Erik Fischer (Vanderburgh County Jail)
A Bill Allowing Bets On College Sports Could Become Reality
A bill set to allow legal bets on college and pro sports has passed the Kentucky General Assembly and is headed for the governor's desk. If it becomes law, the bill will permit bets using a computer, ...
Mar 31, 2023 picdrops / CC
EPD Increasing Patrols In School Zones
The Evansville Police Department reminds drivers to stop for school buses or face the consequences. Students will return to school on Monday after a week off for Spring Break. Officers will be increas...
Mar 31, 2023 PatrickRich
Bill Legalizing Medical Marijuana On Governor's Desk
A bill relating to medical marijuana has passed in Kentucky. Senate Bill 47 is on the way to Governor Andy Beshear's desk, who supports the bill. It can only be used in edible, topical, or vapor forms...
Mar 31, 2023 Elsa Olofsson / CC
Woman Found Behind Motel Identified
The woman found behind the Diplomat Motel in Oakland City has been identified as 43 year old Stephanie Coitrone. Her body was discovered Tuesday afternoon by someone mowing between the woods and the m...
Mar 31, 2023 Photo taken from ISP
Trooper Nearly Hit By Speeding SUV
An early morning chase in Gibson County lands two Illinois women behind bars. On Thursday, an Indiana State Trooper was patrolling Highway 41 when he attempted to stop a driver for speeding. The drive...
Mar 31, 2023 Alexis Fairchild and Jadie Jordan (Gibson County Jail)
EFD Investigating House Fire
An investigation is underway for a house that caught fire around 3:30 Wednesday afternoon on Baker Avenue. First arriving crews reported seeing a fire from the porch area. The fire quickly spread to t...
Mar 30, 2023 Photos from John Buckman
Planning Stages For The Ohio River Crossing Phase 2 Moving Forward
Indiana and Kentucky signed a Memorandum of Agreement that will allow preliminary development and financial planning to move forward with section 2 of the new river crossing. This means the I-69 Ohio ...
Mar 30, 2023 Photo from INDOT
ISP Welcomes Remi And Remo To Their Team
The Indiana State Police Special Operations Command added two new K9 partners. Remi and Remo just completed a 10 week training program and each earned a certificate in Explosives Detection. The team t...
Mar 30, 2023 Photo from ISP
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