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Kentucky State Police Investigates Trooper-Involved Shooting in Morganfield

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MORGANFIELD, Ky. (Aug. 7, 2026) – Kentucky State Police is  investigating a trooper-involved shooting that occurred late Thursday night in Morganfield. A preliminary investigation indicates that a KSP trooper was assisting Morganfield Police Department in locating a vehicle that had struck a police cruiser while officers were conducting an unrelated traffic stop. The trooper located the […]

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I-169/KY 1682 Interchange Reconstruction Progressing; New Ramp Opening Monday

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CHRISTIAN COUNTY – Changes are coming to Exit 11 on I-169 as work continues to convert the Interstate 169, the former Pennyrile Parkway, and Kentucky 1682 interchange in Christian County from a cloverleaf design to a modern diamond interchange. The new northbound exit ramp at Exit 11 is scheduled to open to traffic on Monday, Aug. 10.

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Man arrested after threatening multiple family members

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Evansville Police have arrested a man who allegedly threatened to kill multiple of his family members. Officers were dispatched to the 200 block of West Maryland Street at nearly 1 a.m. Friday after a 911 caller reported their brother was chasing them with a gun. Officers arrived and identified two additional victims. All three victims

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Kentucky State Police Post 16 Arrests Morgantown Man With Multiple Warrants

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CALHOUN – A Morgantown man has been arrested and taken into custody for multiple outstanding warrants. Kentucky State Police Post 16 Henderson was contacted with an anonymous tip regarding potential criminal activity in a camper trailer at 4164 KY-815 in McLean County. Troopers and detectives located  Wesley Wright, 32, of Morgantown at this location. Wright

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Local Health Department Promotes Breastfeeding Support Through WIC

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The Green River District Health Department is recognizing National Breastfeeding Month throughout August and World Breastfeeding Week, observed August 1–7, by highlighting the benefits ofbreastfeeding and the free support available through the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). The 2026 National Breastfeeding Month theme, “RISE: Resilience, Interdependence, Self-Determination, Empowerment,” celebrates the

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KY 1508 in Union County Blocked This Week

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UNION COUNTY, Ky. (Aug. 4, 2026) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to close Kentucky 1508 in Union County beginning this morning to replace failing cross drains. The closure will be at the 2.6-mile point, and is scheduled to be in place from this morning through Thursday, August 6 at 3 p.m. There will be

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Juvenile Arrested After Shots Fired Run

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A juvenile was arrested on criminal charges after officers recovered several stolen firearms over the weekend in Evansville. Evansville Police Officers were dispatched to the 1100 block of South Bedford Avenue at just after midnight on Sunday in reference to shots fired in the area. The 911 caller reported hearing multiple gunshots. Two males fled

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Evansville Police Department Introduces Three New School Resource Officers

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The Evansville Police Department has three new school resource officers. “The School Resource Officer Unit, in cooperation with the Evansville[1]Vanderburgh School Corporation, and the Catholic Diocese of Evansville, provides assistance to students in the areas of safety, law enforcement, and good citizenship,” said Juvenile Sgt. Jacklyn Holden. “The officers assigned to this unit provide school

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Kentucky State Police Reminds Public to Beware of Scams

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HENDERSON, Ky. (July 31, 2026) – Kentucky State Police Post 16 Henderson has seen an increase in reported scams recently involving requests for personal information and money. Some of these scams have victims deposit money into bitcoin machines or sending money through a bitcoin app. Other scams purport to be law enforcement officials or government

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Suspect Driving Stolen Vehicle Rams Two EPD Police Cars Trying To Avoid Arrest

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A man driving a stolen car rammed two police vehicles while resisting arrest in Evansville on Thursday. An Evansville Police Officer used Flock cameras to locate a stolen white Dodge Ram pickup truck in the area of Diamond Ave/First Ave. The truck was located in the shopping center in the 500 block of East Diamond

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Henderson County Sheriff’s Deputy resigns following weekend arrest

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A law enforcement officer who was arrested over the weekend on criminal charges has resigned from the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office. Gary Jones, 40, was arrested on charges including fourth-degree assault (domestic violence), second-degree unlawful imprisonment, and harassment – no injury on Sunday. On that same day, he was booked and released from the Henderson

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Shooting Investigation Leads to Two Arrests

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The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two Evansville men following a shooting early Wednesday morning. Deputies were called to a residence on St. George Road at approximately 6:32 a.m. Wednesday after receiving a report of shots fired. During the initial response, deputies stopped two vehicles leaving the scene. Investigators determined that a man in

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Applications Open for KAC Arts Access Assistance Grants

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The Kentucky Arts Council is now accepting applications for the Arts Access Assistance grant, a program that supports arts and health programming. Successful grantees will use arts-based strategies to enhance the health and well-being of individuals and communities, aligning with the goals of Our Healthy Kentucky Home. Grants of $2,500 or $5,000 are available, funded

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Governor orders flags at state buildings lowered to half-staff Wednesday to honor WWII soldier whose remains were only identified this year

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FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 28, 2026) – The commonwealth will recognize the sacrifice of a Kentucky soldier who was killed during World War II, but who was not accounted for until Jan. 29, 2026, according to a press release. In the summer of 1944, U.S. Army Pvt. Mike Raymond McDowell was a member of Company B,

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CEO of Tri-State Food Bank Announces Departure

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EVANSVILLE – In a statement released Friday, Tri-State Food Bank CEO and Evansville City Councilman Zac Heronemus announced that he will be resigning both positions in December. The announcement comes 15 months after Heronemus returned to Tri-State Food Bank to lead the organization in April 2025. During his tenure in leadership, he helped the organization

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