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KYTC Announces Plan to Expedite Repairs at the Twin Bridges to Relieve Traffic Impact

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Temporary repairs should let the bridge fully reopen next week HENDERSON, Ky. (Aug. 19, 2026) – Kentucky Transportation Cabinet engineers and consultants are working to expedite repairs to the approach span of the southbound U.S. 41 Twin Bridge after an inspection identified issues with rocker bearings supporting the bridge. The issue, which is located beneath the left lane of […]

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KSP investigating death in Morganfield; foul play suspected

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Morganfield, Ky.– Kentucky State Police suspects foul play in a Morganfield man’s death. The Union County Sheriff’s Office contacted KSP on Monday about a death investigation at 115 Road 15 in Morganfield. Jami M. Fletcher, 25, was located deceased at the scene by arriving officers. The initial investigation by Kentucky State Police Post 16 indicates

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Beaver Dam man arrested on child sexual abuse charges

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BEAVER DAM, Ky. (August 19, 2026) – Kentucky State Police has charged an Ohio County man with child sexual exploitation offenses. The Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch arrested Brent Ryan Lindsey, 41, on charges related to child sexual abuse. Lindsey was arrested as the result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation. The KSP

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Car Stop in Evansville Leads To Arrests For Firearms And Narcotics

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A car stop led to an arrest for narcotics and weapons in Evansville recently. Evansville Police detectives with the Street Crimes Unit stopped a car in the area of Washington and Hebron Avenues. The driver of the vehicle, Noah K. Pryor, 24, informed detectives that he did not have a valid driver’s license and he

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EPD investigating shooting that left two injured

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An investigation is underway after two people were shot in Evansville on Monday night. Evansville officers were initially dispatched to the 700 block of North Garvin St at just after 10:30 p.m. Monday in reference to shots fired. Multiple 911 calls were received saying more than 10 shots were heard in the area. Officers arrived

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Evansville Police Arrest Man Following a Stabbing

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Evansville Police arrested a man accused of stabbing someone during an argument. Officers were dispatched to the 2000 block of Old Business 41 on Tuesday to a report about a person who had been stabbed. Officers located a male victim who had been stabbed in the torso. The victim was transported to a local hospital

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Rockport Man Arrested Following Theft Investigation at Local Salvage Yard

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A Rockport man is accused of stealing from the local salvage yard he worked for as an employee. Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Paul Oldham, 49, of Rockport, on  Wednesday night following a reported theft in progress at a local salvage yard located in the 3700 block of North St. Joseph Avenue. Deputies were

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Webster County Students Return Wednesday with New School Day Schedule

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DIXON, Ky. — Students in Webster County will head back to the classroom Wednesday, August 12, as Webster County Schools begins the 2026-2027 school year with new start and dismissal times. The district is reminding families that the school day will now begin at 7:50 a.m. and end at 2:50 p.m. The new schedule was

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Mills Receives Outstanding Legislative Service Award

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FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 11, 2026) – Sen. Robby Mills has been recognized for his advocacy on behalf of Kentucky law enforcement. The Kentucky Association of Chiefs of Police presented Mills with its Outstanding Legislative Service Award during the 2026 Regular Session of the Kentucky General Assembly. Mills received the award during a KACP event held

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Free Baseline Concussion Testing Offered to Protect Student Athletes

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EVANSVILLE, IN (August 7) – As young athletes prepare to hit the fields and courts, prioritizing their brain health is more important than ever. To ensure the safety of our local youth, the Ascension St. Vincent Sports Concussion Alliance, in partnership with Tri-State Orthopaedics and ProRehab, is hosting a free ImPACT baseline concussion testing event

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Kentucky State Police Reminds Public to Beware of Continued Scams

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Kentucky State Police have reported a continued increase in scams recently involving requests for personal information and money. Some of these scams have victims deposit money into bitcoin machines or sending money via other methods. Other scams purport to be law enforcement officials or government officials requesting personal information over the phone or by emails

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What people need to know about the summer rise in Cyclosporiasi

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Evansville, Indiana (Aug. 10) – With the ongoing, multistate Cyclospora outbreak expanding to 15 states and resulting in over 6,300 illnesses, public health officials are urging individuals and families to remain vigilant. Caused by a microscopic parasite, Cyclospora cayetanensis, this illness produces symptoms — such as severe watery diarrhea, loss of appetite, and extremefatigue —

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Traffic stop leads to gun-related arrest in Evansville

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A traffic stop led to the stop of an Evansville man over the weekend. Third shift motor Evansville Police patrol officers conducted a traffic stop in the 1600 block of North First Ave at just before 10 p.m. Saturday. Officers noted the odor of marijuana as they spoke with the occupants of the vehicle. Upon

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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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