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Washington Man Arrested for Child Pornography Charges in Evansville
Evansville, Ind. — A Washington man was arrested by the Indiana State Police’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit on charges of distributing and possessing child pornography. Chad Cooper, 42, was taken into custody following…
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Free Teen Driver Skills Event Coming to Evansville in June
EVANSVILLE, Ind. — A free event aimed at helping teen drivers improve their skills beyond basic driver education will be held in Evansville this June. The “Evansville Rule the Road” event is scheduled for Saturday,…
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Indiana Governor Mike Braun Signs Two Major Public Safety Bills
Evansville, IN — Indiana Governor Mike Braun signed two important pieces of legislation this week aimed at strengthening public safety and increasing protections for residents. The first bill, Senate Enrolled Act 324, raises penalty levels…
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VA Secretary Doug Collins Visits Evansville, Highlights Progress on Veterans’ Services
EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins visited the Evansville VA facility this week, meeting with staff and engaging with local veterans to hear firsthand about their needs and concerns. During his visit, Collins…
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18-Year-Old Woman Arrested for Reckless Driving After Speeding Over 100 MPH on Lloyd Expressway
EVANSVILLE, Ind. — An 18-year-old woman was arrested Wednesday after being caught driving at an extremely high speed on the Lloyd Expressway, according to the Evansville Police Department. Officers conducting traffic enforcement on the expressway…
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Indiana to Ban Candy and Soda Purchases Using SNAP Benefits Starting 2026
Evansville, IN — Indiana will become the first state in the nation to restrict the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for purchasing candy and soda, following approval from the U.S. Department of…
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Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. — A fatal pedestrian accident occurred Saturday afternoon at the intersection of South Evans Avenue and Bellemeade Avenue, according to the Evansville Police Department. Officers were dispatched to the scene around 12:30 p.m.…
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Princeton Police Investigate Series of Vehicle Break-Ins and Park Vandalism
PRINCETON, Ind. — The Princeton Police Department is currently investigating several vehicle break-ins that have taken place in the city over the past 24 hours. Authorities responded to multiple reports of vehicles being unlawfully entered,…
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Evansville Man Charged With Drunk Driving and Hit-and-Run After Late-Night Crash
EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Angel Lopez was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated and leaving the scene of a crash following an incident late Saturday night, May 24, 2025, according to official documents from the…
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Suspect Drowns After Fleeing Police at Marina Pointe in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. — A suspect drowned early Saturday morning after fleeing police and entering the water near Marina Pointe. According to authorities, officers were responding to a report of a stolen vehicle when the suspect…