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- Public hearing to discuss Evansville water rate hike rescheduled July 27, 2021(WEHT) - State regulators have rescheduled a public hearing to discuss Evansville's latest water rate hike request.
- Blood donors to be entered to win Bonnaroo tickets, incentive aimed to end blood shortage July 27, 2021GREENVILLE, Ky (WEHT) — The American Red Cross still has an emergency need for blood amid the ongoing severe blood shortage. Blood and platelet donations continue to be critical to meet the demands of hospitals. To alleviate the need, the public is urged to make an appointment to donate blood. The Red Cross has been […]
- Daviess County school districts encourage families to get vaccinated as COVID cases rise July 27, 2021DAVIESS CO, Ky (WEHT)-- Every school district in Daviess County came together recently and announced their mask and COVID-19 back to school policy for the year a little more than a week ago. Each superintendent is now encouraging eligible families to get vaccinated. "The only way to prevent disruptions to the upcoming school year is […]
- LIVE at 12:30 p.m.: Daviess Co. officials discuss rising COVID cases in the region July 27, 2021DAVIESS CO, Ky (WEHT) - Representatives from Daviess County Fiscal Court, The City of Owensboro, Green River District Health Department, and Owensboro Health, will speak about concerning rising COVID-19 infections in the region at a Facebook Live event on Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. A joint statement on vaccinations can be read here. You can watch […]
- Evansville couple arrested after baby found with third degree burns and a fractured arm July 27, 2021(WEHT)-- 25-year-old Khauyl Hunter and his girlfriend, 19-year-old Aisha Kinyanjui are facing neglect charges after a baby was seen with burns on its face and body.
- Princeton couple arrested on child neglect charges July 27, 2021GIBSON CO, Ind (WEHT) – A Princeton couple is facing child neglect charges after officers from the Gibson County Sheriff’s Office and Princeton Police Department attempted to serve a felony warrant. Officers arrived at the home in the 400 block of West State Street just before 8 a.m. Monday. According to police, officers tried to […]
- Police: Suspect still at large after chase ends in crash July 27, 2021VANDERBURGH CO, Ind (WEHT) – Police are searching for a suspect after an overnight pursuit in Vanderburgh County ends in a crash. According to the Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office, a deputy tried to pull over a speeding driver near Morgan Ave and Hwy 41 around 1 a.m. The driver sped away, and the deputy chased […]
- Evansville Police attempt to serve warrant after report of child abuse July 27, 2021EVANSVILLE, Ind (WEHT) - Evansville Police are attempting to serve a search warrant at a unit in the Abbey Court Apartments after a report of child abuse late on Monday afternoon. Sgt. Anna Gray tells Eyewitness News that a child around one-year-old, was taken to a hospital with serious, but not life threatening injuries. Officers […]
- Where Are They On That Project: Forge on Main July 27, 2021(WEHT) - A large construction project to provide affordable housing is underway on North Main Street in Evansville. The project is moving into the old Buehler’s IGA that closed its doors in December of 2017.
- Vincennes native becomes the 39th commander of Camp Atterbury July 27, 2021(WEHT) - Indiana National Guard Col. Michael Grundman assumed command of Camp Atterbury during a change-of-command ceremony held Friday.
Evansville Courier & Press
- Evansville City council votes to use subpoena power to address Woodland Park issues July 27, 2021Evansville City Council members passed a resolution to subpoena owner of Woodland Park Holdings, LLC.
- Former city councilor, county commissioner Melcher dies, remembered as 'public servant' July 27, 2021Stephen Melcher, a longtime holder of elected offices in Evansville and Vanderburgh County, has died. He was 73.
- Photos: Vanderburgh County Fair finally gets to celebrate 100 years July 27, 2021The 100th Vanderburgh County Fair is being held from July 26-31, 2021 at the 4-H Center in Evansville. Last year's festivities were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- 11-month-old girl taken to Indianapolis for 3rd-degree burns; father, girlfriend arrested July 27, 2021An Evansville father and his girlfriend are in jail on preliminary neglect charges after 11-month-old child suffers burns.
- Photos: Scouts BSA Troop 301 celebrates 100 years July 27, 2021BSA Troop 301 is one of the Buffalo Trace Council's largest and most active troops in Evansville. It celebrated 100 years on Saturday, July 24, and recognized four of the troop's newest Eagle Scouts.
- Fire crews make use of former Old National headquarters for 'once-in-a-career opportunity' July 27, 2021The Evansville Fire Department will train crews on high-rise scenarios using the former Old National Bank headquarters and Sycamore Building downtown.
- Evansville Fire Department train crews on high-rise scenarios at 420 Main tower, Sycamore Building downtown July 27, 2021Evansville Fire Department train crews on high-rise scenarios at 420 Main tower, Sycamore Building downtown
- Hot, fresh and big: that describes the food at these two brand-new Evansville restaurants. July 27, 2021Biscuit Belly and Crumbl Cookies are open in The Promenade and are creating a culinary stir in Evansville.
- Air quality alert issued for Tuesday, higher ozone pollution, heat are in forecast July 26, 2021An air quality alert for ozone pollution has been issued for the Evansville area for Tuesday as temperatures are expected to reach into the 90s.
- Todd Rokita asks Indiana Supreme Court to stop Gov. Holcomb's suit over emergency powers July 26, 2021Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita wants the Indiana Supreme Court to intervene in a lawsuit over Governor Eric Holcomb's emergency powers.
- Henderson Schools announce mask policy for upcoming school year July 26, 2021Neither vaccinated or unvaccinated individuals will be required to wear a face covering. Those who choose to wear a mask will be allowed to do so.
- Vanderburgh County's COVID cases up 74.6%; Indiana cases surge 38.2% July 26, 2021New coronavirus cases leaped in Indiana in the week ending Sunday, rising 38.2% as 4,285 cases were reported. The...
- One dead after 5-vehicle wreck on Audubon Parkway Sunday July 26, 2021For the second time in two days, a vehicle crash has claimed the life of someone in Henderson County.
- ZZ Top cancels Evansville show, cites bassist's hip issue July 26, 2021ZZ Top has canceled Wednesday night's concert at the Ford Center due to a health issue within the band.
- Vanderburgh County Fair 2021 surfaces 100 years of memories, history for four generation July 26, 2021To commemorate the 100th Vanderburgh County Fair in 2021, organizers raised over $20,000 and planned the return of long-retired fair competitions.
- Local scouts mark milestone: 'Each of us has helped our troop stay active for the last 100 years' July 26, 2021A local Evansville Scouts BSA troop celebrated their 100th anniversary Saturday at a ceremony that revisited their history.
- Take a look back at the Vanderburgh County Fair through the years as it celebrates 100 years July 26, 2021The original 100th fair would have been held in 2020, but was canceled due to COVID-19. The 100th fair kicks off on July 26 and lasts until July 31, 2021.
- Peachy Treats Southern Style truck: you've never seen snow cones like this in the Tri-State July 25, 2021From loaded Snowballs to creative loaded fries, Peachy Treats has your Southern favorites covered with Snowballs, Kool-Aid marinated pickles and more.
- 73-year-old Owensboro man killed in head-on crash on U.S. 60 July 25, 2021One person died in a head-on crash on U.S. 60 Saturday afternoon.
- Man shot after entering home, exchanging fire with homeowner in 3rd shooting this week July 25, 2021One person is in the hospital after entering a residence and exchanging gunfire with the homeowner Saturday afternoon, Evansville Police say.