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Evansville Man Arrested for DUI, Leaving Scene of Accident
EVANSVILLE, Ind. — An Evansville man was arrested on May 31 after allegedly driving under the influence and leaving the scene of a crash, according to an affidavit from the Evansville Police Department. James Lawson…
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Wesselman Woods to Offer Free Access on Last Weekend of Each Month in 2025 Through Eco-Access Initiative
EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Wesselman Woods, home to the largest urban old-growth forest in the United States, will open its gates free of charge on the last weekend of each month throughout 2025, thanks to the…
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Firefighters Quickly Contain Blaze at Evansville Commercial Building
EVANSVILLE, Ind. — A commercial building at Yurks & Associates on North Kentucky Avenue caught fire early Sunday morning, prompting a swift response from local fire crews. Vanderburgh County Central Dispatch received a call at…
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Man Dies in Drowning Incident in Pike County
PIKE COUNTY, Ind. — A 49-year-old man tragically died after a drowning incident Thursday morning in Pike County. According to officials with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR), a call was made to 911…
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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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