OWENSBORO, Ky. (April 3, 2026) – A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to resume a cable maintenance project on the U.S. 231 William H. Natcher Bridge at the Ohio River crossing on Monday, April 13. The project began last spring but was halted during the winter due to concerns for workers’ safety. When the project […]
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STURGIS, Ky. (April 3, 2026) – Kentucky State Police is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Crittenden County. The Kentucky State Police Critical Incident Response Team has been requested by Post 2 Madisonville to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred at around 5 p.m. Thursday, April 2, 2026, in Crittenden County. The preliminary investigation indicates that
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The Following is from a press release from the Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate Majority Caucus. FRANKFORT, Ky.) — The Kentucky General Assembly has finalized the state’s two-year operating budget, advancing a fiscally responsible plan that maintains strong investments in education, protects essential services, and prepares for long-term financial challenges driven by rising Medicaid costs and
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An investigation is underway following the death of an inmate at the Vanderburgh County Jail late Wednesday night. The incident occurred just before midnight in one of the housing units. Jail officers and medical staff responded to an inmate experiencing a medical emergency. Life-saving measures were immediately initiated, including CPR and the use of an
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An Evansville man has been arrested in connection with dealing fentanyl out of his home. Detectives with the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force began receiving information this past February that Kejuane Deonte Broomfield, 39, of Evansville, was dealing fentanyl from his residence. Detectives ultimately established enough probable cause to arrest Broomfield for dealing in a
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A man has been arrested on a false reporting charge after allegedly stabbing himself and trying to pass it off as an assault. Evansville Police Department Officer responded to Mercy Urgent Care in the 700 block of River Road on Tuesday morning for an assault in progress. Officers arrived and located a man, Zachary T.
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An Evansville man has been arrested on an attempted murder charge after striking a deputy’s vehicle with a stolen beer truck. The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office received information regarding a stolen beer truck originating out of Evansville at about 3:07 p.m. Friday. Deputies located the stolen semi traveling westbound on Diamond Avenue near Resurrection dr.
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Evansville Police Department has issued an arrest warrant for murder in connection with a shooting that occurred over the weekend. Police said an arrest warrant has been issued charging Jacquese D. Crosby, 28, with murder. The warrant is in reference to a fatal shooting that occurred in the 1200 block of South Lincoln Drive on
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A Nortonville man is accused of shooting a Todd County man over the weekend in Muhlenberg County. Muhlenberg County Dispatch contacted Kentucky State Police at approximately 6:59 Saturday regarding multiple calls reporting a man with a firearm making threats on Beech Creek Road in Beech Creek. A preliminary investigation indicates that Harvey Lear, 62, of
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A school nurse has been charged with child solicitation after she allegedly sent inappropriate texts to a juvenile. Evansville Police Department officers were dispatched to the 400 block of East Eichel Avenue in reference to a harassment report. The 911 caller reported their juvenile nephew was receiving inappropriate messages from a school nurse. Through the
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SPENCER COUNTY, IND. – An Evansville man has been arrested in connection with a double fatality vehicle accident that occurred Tuesday evening in Spencer County. Indiana State Police and the Spencer County Sheriff’s Office responded to a head-on collision that resulted in double fatality and two injuries at approximately 5:50 p.m. Tuesday. Officials said that
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A high-speed pursuit ended in the arrest of an Evansville woman in a stolen vehicle. Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Deputies were notified by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office to be on the lookout for a stolen vehicle traveling southbound on U.S. 41 toward Evansville at about 1:25 a.m. Wednesday. The vehicle was described as a red
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HENDERSON, Ky. – Kaelin Hildreth is Henderson Community College’s new events coordinator. In this role, Hildreth will plan, organize and execute a wide range of campus and community events, including performances and programs at the Preston Arts Center on HCC’s campus. “We are excited to welcome Kaelin to HCC and the Preston Arts Center,” said
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UPDATE: Evansville Police have arrested a 16-year-old in connection with a homicide that occurred Tuesday afternoon. Noah R. Hogan, 16, has been charged with murder, criminal recklessness, Dangerous Possession of a Weapon by a Child and Obstruction of Justice. Due to the nature of the crimes charged Hogan has been waived to the adult court.
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HENDERSON, Ky. – Tiffany Jackson is Henderson Community College’s new Workforce Solutions Coordinator. In this role, Jackson will support the development and coordination of workforce training initiatives, strengthen partnerships with local employers, and help align educational programs with regional industry needs. Jackson has 20 years of experience in healthcare administration and entrepreneurship, with a strong
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