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Kentucky State Police Investigate Officer-Involved Shooting in Daviess County

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Kentucky State Police is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Daviess County. The Kentucky State Police Critical Incident Response Team was requested by Post 16 Henderson to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred at about 10:48 p.m. Wednesday in Daviess County. The preliminary investigation indicates that the Ohio County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on […]

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Juvenile Pedestrian Injured in Crash Involving EVSC School Bus

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A juvenile pedestrian was injured after being struck by a school bus in Vanderburgh County on Tuesday afternoon. The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office and the McCutchanville Fire Department responded to the 5900 block of North Saint Joseph Avenue at 2:57 p.m. Tuesday for a crash involving an Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation school bus and a

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Arrest made in stolen military veteran grave markers case

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HOPKINSVILLE – A suspect has been arrested following an investigation into the theft of military veteran grave markers from local cemeteries in Hopkinsville. Between Aug. 12 and Aug. 18, several veteran grave markers were stolen from cemeteries in the Hopkinsville area. There were 27 makers reported stolen from Cave Springs Cemetery and Riverside Cemetery. As

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Domestic Violence Investigation Leads to Drug Arrests

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A domestic violence situation over the weekend in Evansville led to a pair of drug arrests. Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 800 block of Alyssum Drive for a domestic violence incident on Sunday. Neighbors reported that a juvenile came to their residence and requested that they call 911 due to a fight

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EPD determines weekend fatal shooting was self-defense; no arrests made

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Evansville Police Department said it appears the fatal shooting that occurred over the weekend was done in self-defense. Officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of Delmar Ave at just before 11 a.m. Saturday for a report of shots fired in the area. The 911 caller reported their brother had been shot. Officers arrived and

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Firearm Recovered at Evansville North High School; Juvenile Taken Into Custody

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The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office detained a 15-year-old North High School student on Friday after authorities recovered a firearm from the school property. Shortly after school began, a Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Deputy was approached by students who reported that they believed another student had a firearm. The students told the deputy that

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Felon’s Plan Melts After Handgun Found Near Frozen Pizza

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A felon’s plan melted after authorities located a handgun he stashed inside a local grocery store freezer while fleeing from police. Evansville Police detectives saw Larry K. Goble, 41, in the 700 block of South Green River Road. Detectives knew Goble had a felony warrant for his arrest. Police attempted to take Goble into custody,

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UPS employee accused of stealing parcel containing a handgun

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A UPS employee was arrested on theft charges related to a stolen parcel that contained a handgun. On Aug. 18th, Vanderburgh County Sheriff deputies were requested at a local gun store to investigate the suspected theft of a parcel containing a firearm. The person reporting the theft explained that the firearm had been shipped via

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Kentucky Opioid Symposium Coming to Owensboro October 5–6

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Owensboro will welcome the Kentucky Opioid Symposium October 5–6, bringing together state and regional leaders, prevention professionals, community partners and organizations working to address the impact of substance use on children, families and communities across Kentucky. The symposium is coming to Owensboro through a collaborative effort between RiverValley Behavioral Health, Visit Owensboro and the Kentucky

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Second juvenile charged in connection with death of Union County man

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Union County, Ky. (August 24, 2026) – Kentucky State Police man arrested a second juvenile in connection with the death of a Union County man The juvenile was charged with second-degree manslaughter and tampering with physical evidence in relation to the case on Monday. The charge is in connection with the death of Jami M. Fletcher, 25.

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Both lanes of southbound Twin Bridge now open

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HENDERSON, Ky. (Aug. 24, 2026) – The U.S. 41 Twin Bridges in Henderson are fully reopened to traffic following the completion of temporary repairs to the southbound bridge to address an issue with a component of the bridge identified during a bridge inspection earlier this month. The left lane on the southbound bridge reopened at

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Juvenile charged with manslaughter in Union County death investigation

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Morganfield, Ky.– Kentucky State Police have arrested a juvenile in connection with the death of a Union County man. KSP said the juvenile was charged with second-degree manslaughter and tampering with physical death on Friday. The Union County Sheriff’s Office contacted KSP on Monday about a death investigation at 115 Road 15 in Morganfield. Jami

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City of Hopkinsville Seeks Community’s Help Following Theft of Veteran Grave Markers

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HOPKINSVILLE – Aug. 21, 2026 – The city of Hopkinsville is asking the community’s help following the theft of veteran grave markers from Cave Springs Cemetery and Riverside Cemetery. As of Friday afternoon, 27 markers are known to have been stolen from the two cemeteries. Officials said in a news release that, “these markers are

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Multiple Arrests Made After Investigation Discovers Numerous Illegal Firearms

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Evansville authorities made multiple arrests after an investigation discovered numerous illegal firearms numerous illegal firearms. Detectives with the Street Crimes Unit followed up on information about illegal firearms activity in the 700 block of Chateau Drive. The SCU was able to identify Kendan B. Thomas, 21, and Konnor L. Kiper, 19, as suspects. On Thursday,

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The Kentucky State Fair Begins its 122nd Annual Celebration of Traditions and Agriculture

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Aug. 20, 2026) – The Kentucky State Fair invites fairgoers from across the commonwealth and country to come together from Aug. 20 – 30 for a showcase of Kentucky traditions, agriculture and entertainment. The fair will highlight our essential agriculture industry and the hardworking Kentucky farmers who make it so special, crown the

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