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- Daviess County Sheriff's Deputy seriously hurt in car crash while on duty April 13, 2021DAVIESS CO., Ky (WEHT) The Daviess County Sheriff's Office says a deputy was seriously hurt in a car accident Monday evening. We're told the deputy was responding to a call for service. The DCSO says the deputy is expected to survive. He has several broken ribs and bruised lungs. The driver in the second vehicle […]
- Lights out at 41 and Washington as crews activate new traffic signals April 13, 2021EVANSVILLE, Ind (WEHT) The lights at HWY 41 and Washington in Evansville have been turned off. This is so INDOT can activate the new signals. State police are also on scene to help protect the workers. Until work is complete, road crews are directing traffic from every direction. This is being done in advance of […]
- Baha Men coming to Friday After 5 in Owensboro April 13, 2021OWENSBORO, Ky (WEHT) – After canceling most of last year's events, Friday After 5 is returning this year to celebrate their 25th year. And they will be kicking off the series with a big concert! The season will open May 21 with the Baha Men taking the main stage. The Baha Men rode a massive […]
- Former student files lawsuit against UE after McCarty assault claims April 13, 2021EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) - A former University of Evansville student has filed a lawsuit against the school, claiming former basketball head coach Walter McCarty sexually assaulted her and harassed her when she worked for him. The lawsuit was filed April 12. The lawsuit says that the woman, named as Jane Doe, started working under McCarty […]
- One person rushed to the hospital after shooting at McDonald's drive thru in Evansville April 13, 2021EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) - Evansville Police say one person was shot in the drive thru at the McDonald's at Washington and HWY 41. It happened around 8:30 p.m. Monday. The victim was taken to Saint Vincent and rushed into surgery. Their condition is not known at this time. Investigators say they found one bullet hole […]
- UE receives $1.5M gift from Koch Foundation for psychology program April 13, 2021EVANSVILLE, Ind (WEHT) – The University of Evansville announced Monday a $1.5 million gift from the Koch Foundation that will support the development of a new Doctorate of Psychology in Clinical Psychology program. This new opportunity will allow for providers in the region to diagnose and treat conditions associated with the brain, behaviors, and mental […]
- Hartford man shot in the hand by deputies makes first court appearance April 12, 2021OHIO CO, Ky (WEHT) – An Ohio County man made his first appearance in court Monday after last week's officer-involved shooting. Patrick Bunch, 29, of Hartford, faces several charges including attempted murder and manufacturing meth. He was appointed an attorney Monday. Kentucky State Police say sheriff's deputies served an arrest warrant for Bunch at an […]
- Local Gilda's Club renamed Cancer Pathways Midwest April 12, 2021EVANSVILLE, Ind (WEHT) – After seven years of serving the community, Gilda's Club now has a new name. Club officials and Mayor Lloyd Winnecke cut the ribbon in front of what is now Cancer Pathways Midwest. Their red door has been painted blue during this new rebranding as they continue to focus on helping families […]
- HCC introduces on-campus Care Center for students in need April 12, 2021HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) – Henderson Community College hopes a new program will make it easier for people to pursue higher education. The college created a Care Center on campus that provides food and personal hygiene items. All enrolled students are eligible. All they have to do is fill out a form detailing their needs. HCC […]
- Kentucky Lt. Gov. tours vaccination sites in the Tri-state April 12, 2021KENTUCKY (WEHT) – Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman made stops in Owensboro and Henderson Monday to get an update on how the vaccination process is going. In Owensboro, she toured the vaccination clinic at Owensboro Health and thanked those she called local health care heroes. Owensboro Health has given over 70,000 vaccines so far. She says […]
Evansville Courier & Press
- Student sues University of Evansville, accuses ex-coach Walter McCarty of rape April 13, 2021A former University of Evansville student who says she was sexually assaulted by former men's basketball coach Walter McCarty is suing the university for failing to provide a safe environment.
- Evansville Police: One shot following argument in McDonald's drive-thru April 13, 2021A male victim went to the hospital Monday night after getting into an argument with another McDonald's customer that ended in a shooting.
- No, they won't bite: Debunking 8 common myths about cicadas and the incoming Brood X April 13, 2021For the first time in 17 years, in just a few weeks millions of periodical cicadas will be swarming Indiana. Here a common myths about the insects, debunked.
- 'Just one more excuse': A look at domestic violence in Evansville during the pandemic April 13, 2021Local domestic violence organizations say the pandemic had adverse effects in Evansville, following a trend statewide and nationally.
- Black vultures are preying on Indiana livestock and Purdue researchers want answers April 13, 2021As some black vultures are turning from scavenger to predator, Purdue University researchers are working to understand their more aggressive behavior.
- Stay Hungry: Lawndale Supper Club, Square Zip and more in this week's Evansville food news April 13, 2021We're bringing you Tri-State restaurant happenings and food news you need to know. Check out this weekly feature to keep up to date on the latest.
- Vanderburgh County surges over 51,000 residents fully vaccinated against COVID-19 April 12, 2021Vanderburgh County on Monday reported 425 residents fully vaccinated against COVID-19, bringing the total to 51,407.
- Traffic stop leads to Evansville woman's arrest in connection with fatal 2020 shooting April 12, 2021An early-morning traffic stop and drug arrest Sunday led to the arrest of a woman wanted in the fatal shooting of a man in 2020.
- Tropicana Evansville loosening a few more COVID protocols, but still requiring masks April 12, 2021Tropicana Evansville has loosened a few COVID safety protocols, but you still have to wear a mask.
- COVID-19 cases up 12.9% in Indiana from last week April 12, 2021New coronavirus cases jumped in Indiana in the week ending Sunday, rising 12.9% as 7,782 cases were reported.
- Evansville gunshot victim says passerby drove him to emergency room April 12, 2021An Evansville man told police that someone shot him from a car while he was walking Sunday night at around 7:30 p.m.
- Before COVID-19 hit last year, personal income in Vanderburgh County had risen in 2019 April 12, 2021Here's a look at how personal income changed in Vanderburgh County in 2019 compared with the year prior.
- Toxic lead effects may be hitting Evansville's lowest-income neighborhoods the hardest April 12, 2021A look at lead testing data by ZIP code shows toxic lead is affecting more children in some Evansville neighborhoods than others.
- Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office issues new list of arrest warrants April 12, 2021Visit courierpress.com/databases to submit a tip or search about 13,000 outstanding warrants from Vanderburgh and Warrick counties.
- Henderson police: Evansville woman fled stop, tried to ram officer April 11, 2021An Evansville woman who police say ran from a traffic stop then tried to ram an officer in Henderson Saturday is facing multiple charges.
- Vanderburgh County reports 18 new COVID-19 cases; no area deaths April 11, 2021There are now 83,134 fully vaccinated individuals residing in Vanderburgh, Warrick, Posey and Gibson counties.
- Time took its toll on an old church in Geneva, but memories live on as the walls come down April 11, 2021It had no steeple nor a sign or a cross, at least not any longer. It once had a belltower, but that had been dismantled years ago.
- PHOTOS: Dilapidated 127-year-old Geneva Methodist Church razed April 11, 2021Built in 1894, the Geneva Methodist Church was razed after falling victim to old age. It hosted church services, Boy Scout meetings and other events.
- Teachers, supporters rally in Evansville to oppose state education funding proposals April 10, 2021Local educators gathered in Evansville Saturday to protest proposals in the Indiana legislature that they say unfairly diverts money from public schools.
- Photos: Red for Ed Fair Funding Rally held at Evansville's Four Freedoms monument April 10, 2021Local educators gathered in Evansville Saturday to protest proposals in the Indiana legislature that they say unfairly diverts money from public schools.