Authorities have arrested two men in connection with a recovered vehicle that was reported stolen from Wright Street sometime overnight between July 6 and July 7. Using Flock camera technology, Henderson Police Department and the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office learned that the stolen vehicle traveled north out of Henderson during the overnight hours but was […]
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Evansville Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Tuesday afternoon. Officers were dispatched to the 1300 block of Edgar St. at just after 4 p.m. Tuesday in reference to an assault in progress run. The 911 caller reported that her boyfriend had been pepper sprayed at this location. Additional information was provided saying
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Attorney General Russell Coleman has announced the launch of an online dashboard so all Kentuckians can access where and how opioid abatement funds are spent at the state and local levels. Created in partnership with the University of Kentucky Rapid Actionable Data for Response (RADOR), information is now accessible to the public with a few
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The Evansville Police Department has launched its Drone as First Responder program. This new technology enables officers to respond faster to emergencies and improve safety for both first responders and the community. Evansville Police Chief Philip Smith emphasized that, “It is our hope that the DFR supports our officers in giving our citizens the service
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 2, 2026) – Team Kentucky has launched an interactive data dashboard for the public to more easily view data; compare statewide statistics by county and area development district; and gather specific information on offenders, domestic violence shelters and support services, as well as law enforcement-related outcomes. The dashboard includes data from each
A local man is accused of trying to murder two people following an argument over a fishing pole. Henderson Police Department arrested Nathan Spainhoward, 41, on Monday following an investigation into a domestic violence incident. Police determined through an investigation that the incident allegedly began as a dispute over who owned a fishing pole. During
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Santa Claus, Ind.—– Holiday World has announced a new Independence Day water roller coaster coming to Splashin’ Safari. The largest single-attraction investment in park history, $22 million Cannonball! water roller coaster will take riders 90 feet in the air, then speed through more than 1,000 feet of coaster track before landing in the water for
EVANSVILLE, IN (July 1) – As summer temperatures soar, standard heat warnings may be missing a major, life-saving vulnerability: how common antidepressants impair the body’s ability to handle extreme heat. With mental health medication use at an all-time high, millions of individuals taking selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like Lexapro, Zoloft, and Prozac may be
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Three local men have been arrested on armed robbery charges. The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office Street Crimes Unit began investigating a reported armed robbery that occurred in the 200 block of Mulberry Street on June 9th. The victim stated that he had arranged to see a person he had met through social media to complete
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 30, 2026) – The following is a statement from Senate Majority Caucus Chair Robby Mills, R-Henderson, regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision upholding protections for women’s sports. “Today’s decision is a victory for fairness, opportunity, and the integrity of women’s athletics. The Supreme Court has affirmed what many Kentuckians have long believed: women’s
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 30, 2026) – Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on response efforts to the weekend’s deadly flooding and warned of dangerously high temperatures forecast across the state, with heat indexes expected to rise well above 100 in some places. The Governor shared a map of cooling center locations and resources for those affected by the floods. “Once again, Kentuckians are coming together to recover from a deadly
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MUHLENBERG COUNTY, Ky. (June 29, 2026) – Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal collision in Muhlenberg County that killed three people over the weekend. The collision occurred at the intersection of U.S. 431 and Power Plant Road in Muhlenberg County on Sunday. Whitney Duarte, 35, of Central City, was driving a Nissan Sedan southbound on US
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With extreme temperatures hitting the tri-state this week, it’s important to know the signs of heat exhaustion. Take action early to stay safe. Here is a quick, simple guide from Ascension St. Vincent on how to stay cool and what warning signs to watch out for. The Golden Rules: Hydrate. Rest. Cool down. Hydrate: Drink
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HENDERSON, KY (June 26th, 2026) – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce the City and County invite the community to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with its annual downtown Independence Day Celebration on Friday. The community is invited to enjoy an evening of family-friendly entertainment from 5 – 8:30 p.m. with a variety of food trucks, special
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The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office has arrested an Evansville man following an early-morning vehicle pursuit that crossed multiple jurisdictions, reached speeds of approximately 100 miles per hour, and ended at a north-side apartment complex. In the early-morning hours on Friday, an Evansville Police Department officer located a Ford Econoline van that had been reported stolen
