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Vanderburgh County Commissioners say No to a proposed solar farm in Scott Township... A man finds lodging in a Vanderburgh County Jail cell after allegedly leaving two dogs in a truck during dangerous heat... The Indiana Department of Health reports a mosquito found in Spencer County tests positive for West Nile Virus...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Evansville aquatic hero Lilly King just misses qualifying for the finals of the World Aquatic Championships in Singapore.... A car hits a gas station building Sunday night in Henderson, knocking a propane tank rack through the front window... There's been an arrest in the case of a woman who was shot in the leg last Thursday in an Evansville hotel room... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Evansville's only pet emergency clinic is operating on shortened hours due to a shortage of veterinarians... The Henderson Humane Shelter just can't take in any more dogs, so they're hosting a free adoption day to help find forever homes for them... At least eight area schools will no longer be able to host classes for students at-risk of dropping out... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Evansville Fire Department is investigating after a west side Wal-Mart employee found the store hazy and smelled burning this morning... Evansville police are looking for a suspect in an early morning shooting and a local hotel... The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is taking another look at the scene of the Chandler mine collapse... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Challenges are forcing the closure of Evansville's Planned Parenthood as of September 4th... Warrick County Emergency Management meets National Weather Service criteria and is designated Storm Ready... The Vanderburgh County Health Department confirms the county's first case of West Nile Virus... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike Kuhn and Becky Harl talk about the 125th Anniversary of Germania Maennerchor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
If you must go outside this afternoon, anywhere in the Tri-State, remember, it's hot... Hopkins County health officials said that the Giardia outbreak they've been monitoring has spread to two other counties... New freshmen and degree-seeking students at USI can have their application fees waived until August 1.... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The man convicted in the murders of two teens in Delphi, Indiana, in 2017 is being moved to an out-of-state prison.... The scene of the train derailment in Wabash County has been contained, and first responders are standing down... Tell City police stopped a speeding ice cream truck in which they found things somewhat apart from cold treats... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Newburgh chiropractor's license is under emergency suspension after accusations of sexual abuse of a patient. The Indiana Department of Education gets its report card from learning evaluation and readiness assessment, or ILEARN... The Ascension St. Vincent Sports Concussion Alliance is offering free testing for athletes' cognitive function... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An Evansville City Councilwoman spent the morning in court concerning a lawsuit against her and felony and misdemeanor charges... The Mt. Vernon City Council advances to final reading an ordinance to create a wheel tax to fix up streets and curbs... The Evansville Parks Board approves a measure to seek bids for the leasing and renovation of the 74-year-old Mesker Amphitheater... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
If you're looking for a job that makes a difference, Evansville Police, the sheriff's office, and Central Dispatch are hiring... Some west side Evansville homeowners may have to pony up for a raw sewage leak into a storm drain... One person is in custody after a man showed up at United Caring Services with a stab wound... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Evansville City Council is working with developers to turn the old Crawford Door building into a residential project... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hopkins County health officials are working with a restaurant that may have spawned a Giardia outbreak... Two people are dead and more are injured in a church shooting in Lexington, Kentucky... Evansville police detectives are investigating a case of fraud involving a call to a woman who was told she'd won a million dollars... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The FEMA Disaster Recovery in Henderson, which opened in May to help flood victims, closes tomorrow evening... That water main break that dried up most of Providence, Kentucky, has been repaired, and efforts are ongoing to restore service... An Evansville couple has been arrested after a package containing more than 10 pounds of K2 was delivered to a residence on Broadway... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
West Nile Virus has been found in a pool of mosquitoes in Princeton. Health officials encourage residents to empty any standing water... Newburgh leaders end a 17-year relationship with the Ohio Township Fire Department... Vanderburgh County residents may soon be allowed to legally drive golf carts in their subdivisions... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today is the last day to legally launch holiday fireworks in Evansville, The FEMA recovery center in Henderson will close this Saturday, and more on today's News at Noon with Jay Zimmer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kevin Matznick, host of Life Off the Links podcast, is this week's guest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Health authorities are warning of an outbreak of Giardia, spread by a parasite found in lakes, pools, and streams.... That 90-day road project that'll close the blue bridge in Owensboro is set to begin next Monday... An execution date has been set for the man who raped and killed a Spencer County teen. Roy Lee Ward's execution date is set for October 10th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Two people including one young person are dead following a mass shooting in downtown Indianapolis early Saturday morning... Spencer County authorities are investigating an ATV crash that killed a 9-year-old boy. Kentucky State Police are looking into the death of an Evansville woman near Columbia Falls... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fireworks on the Ohio is the region's largest Independence Day celebration, and a lot is going on. After his conviction on prostitution related charges, Sean Diddy Combs will await his sentencing in jail... Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announces an eight percent drop in the crime rate throughout the Commonwealth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fireworks are fun, but it's important to know the rules for their use in your neighborhood... Security personnel will guard the scene of the Riverside Drive sinkhole during the Fireworks on the Ohio show... Two fire departments became one on Tuesday as the German Township Fire Department merged with the Vanderburgh County department... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Despite a report that says Medicaid-dependent hospitals could be in trouble now that the Senate passes the Big Beautiful Bill, Deaconess has no plans to close... As the 4th of July nears, the cost of fireworks, which mainly come from China, is skyrocketing because of tariff regulations... A new law taking effect today in Indiana puts the first new tax on a pack of cigarettes in 18 years..... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Health officials in Kentucky report four new cases of measles, all reported last week. None of the patients was vaccinated... An execution date is being requested for Indiana death row inmate Roy Lee Ward, who killed a Spencer County Teen... Indiana State Police arrest a man doing 80 miles an hour on Green River Road near Hirsch... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tyson Foods is embarking on a 23 million dollar expansion and improvement of its Henderson County plant... The victim of a Daviess County shooting Thursday night in Browns Valley has died of his injuries... Vanderburgh County deputies act on information and locate a teen who was missing for about a week... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Huntingburg residents should be alert for a call from Sergeant Gil asking for money and a hair sample. It's a scam... A helicopter pilot is in the hospital with a broken leg after his chopper crashed in Hancock County... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kelly Coures discusses the history of the KKK in Evansville.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The 2025 Hemmings Great Race vintage automobiles rolled out of Western Kentucky early this morning... An Ohio County nursing home is offering a reward for the capture and conviction of the person who stole their bus's catalytic converter... The 16-year-old suspect in car break-ins and attempted house burglaries is in custody after his parents turned him in.... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Extreme heat is affecting a lot of the country in a lot of ways, particularly in the Midwest and the South... After a long tenure as EVSC superintendent, Dr. David Smith attended his final school board meeting Monday night... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
US officials are on the alert for retaliation after missiles and bombs wreak havoc on Iranian missile sites... It's hot -- dangerously hot. But there are ways to help keep your cool if you must be outside... Alert: Evansville police notice a man putting hundred-dollar bills into a bitcoin machine. He says he was threatened out of nearly $8,000... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Indiana Department of Health reports a possible historic decrease in infant mortality... Owensboro Police are investigating a shooting that happened Tuesday night involving a car with four people inside... The Indiana Pacers routed the Oklahoma City Thunder last night, forcing a 7th game in the NBA playoffs... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Deaconess Henderson Hospital Community Program fund shares $70,000 in grants to a half-dozen non-profits... A designated drinking area in Downtown Evansville was created by the city council in February, and it'll launch of the 4th of July... A commemoration of Juneteenth, the end of slavery in the U-S, is at Lyles Station School and Museum this weekend... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Henderson County residents get a first peek at a new underground coal mine now open on Corydon... The former headquarters building for the Grim Reapers Motorcycle club now has a new owner... A second arrest has been made, this one a teen, in connection with Sunday morning's Taylor Street shooting... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Warrick County leaders are working with earthquake experts to make sure the county is ready -- just in case... A married couple who happen to be high-ranking Evansville Police officers were arrested Monday afternoon... A death investigation is underway after a crash victim in Evansville suddenly dies during injury treatment... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A pedestrian was hospitalized early Sunday morning as a result of a hit-and-run accident related to a fatal shooting... An EF-0 tornado ripped up trees on Evansville's west side on Friday, a precursor to widespread flash flooding... Sheriff's deputies, Evansville police, and the prosecutor's office team up to arrest 10 people in child support arrears... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The former interim administrator of the Warrick County Health Department may see charges against him dismissed... Repairs to the dam at Lincoln State Park Lake will close amenities for a time, including the beach and the nature center... A man who used social media to make a threat against a Haynie's Corner concert is also a suspect in another shooting case... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Indiana Pacers head into Game 4 of the NBA Finals at Indianapolis with a two-games-to-one lead... Evansville police investigate a potential case of human trafficking after being flagged down by the alleged victim... A New Albany man arrested for fighting with a Perry County deputy is in the custody of ICE and will be deported to Honduras... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Evansville fire officials go to work on solving some arson cases. Officials say 30% of past responses were to fires deliberately set... Henderson city and county leaders are throwing their support behind Union County's Job Corps Center. Repairs are underway on the Riverside Drive sinkhole, but not quickly enough to prevent layoffs at a local business... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Protesters in Owensboro say they'll continue to organize as long as ICE is arresting people without due process... Kentucky residents impacted by April's severe storms now have more time to apply for FEMA assistance... Improvements to Henderson City/County airport have been mulled over for a decade or more and are now about to happen... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
National Weather Service investigators confirm a small tornado touched down in Owensboro over the weekend... A person is in the hospital after being hit by a car this morning on North Garvin Street... A Washington, Indiana, man has died from injuries he received in a car crash a week ago. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Repairs to the Glover Cary Bridge in downtown Owensboro will happen this summer, likely causing some traffic headaches... A Warrick County man with a violent criminal history is facing new charges. 33 year old Shawn Miller faces rape and confinement charges... That court order stopping the closure of Job Corps centers rescued about 60 students at the Morganfield center from homelessness... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The closure of the nation's Job Corps centers has been blocked as a federal judge issues a restraining order... Henderson will be an overnight port of call for American Cruise Lines boats three times this summer... The Warrick County man convicted of killing three people 29 years ago has died in prison at the age of 61... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
More financial help is coming to Kentucky farmers impacted by April flooding and storms... Scammers are using advanced technology to "Spoof" law enforcement phone numbers to help talk you out of your money... The Ohio River is still too high for workers to get to the Riverside Drive sinkhole. But that should improve by week's end... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.