A narcotics investigation by detectives with the Evansville Police Department and Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office has yielded an arrest. Authorities investigated Keenan R. Compton, 35, for selling narcotics. Through surveillance, Compton was observed committing multiple traffic violations. Detectives also knew Comp...

A serious crash that left a motorcyclist injured in Evansville on Tuesday night also led to a DUI arrest. Evansville Police officers were called to the intersection of North First Avenue and Uhlhorn Street at just before 8:20 p.m. Tuesday for a motor vehicle accident with injuries. Multiple 911 calls were received repo...

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 11, 2026) - Sen. Robby Mills has been recognized for his advocacy on behalf of Kentucky law enforcement. The Kentucky Association of Chiefs of Police presented Mills with its Outstanding Legislative Service Award during the 2026 Regular Session of the Kentucky General Assembly. Mills received the a...

EVANSVILLE, IN (August 7) - As young athletes prepare to hit the fields and courts, prioritizing their brain health is more important than ever. To ensure the safety of our local youth, the Ascension St. Vincent Sports Concussion Alliance, in partnership with Tri-State Orthopaedics and ProRehab, is hosting a free ImPAC...

Kentucky State Police have reported a continued increase in scams recently involving requests for personal information and money. Some of these scams have victims deposit money into bitcoin machines or sending money via other methods. Other scams purport to be law enforcement officials or government officials requestin...

A narcotics investigation by detectives with the Evansville Police Department and Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office has yielded an arrest. Authorities investigated Keenan R. Compton, 35, for selling narcotics. Through surveillance, Compton was observed committing multiple traffic violations. Detectives also knew Comp...

A serious crash that left a motorcyclist injured in Evansville on Tuesday night also led to a DUI arrest. Evansville Police officers were called to the intersection of North First Avenue and Uhlhorn Street at just before 8:20 p.m. Tuesday for a motor vehicle accident with injuries. Multiple 911 calls were received repo...

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 11, 2026) - Sen. Robby Mills has been recognized for his advocacy on behalf of Kentucky law enforcement. The Kentucky Association of Chiefs of Police presented Mills with its Outstanding Legislative Service Award during the 2026 Regular Session of the Kentucky General Assembly. Mills received the a...

EVANSVILLE, IN (August 7) - As young athletes prepare to hit the fields and courts, prioritizing their brain health is more important than ever. To ensure the safety of our local youth, the Ascension St. Vincent Sports Concussion Alliance, in partnership with Tri-State Orthopaedics and ProRehab, is hosting a free ImPAC...

Kentucky State Police have reported a continued increase in scams recently involving requests for personal information and money. Some of these scams have victims deposit money into bitcoin machines or sending money via other methods. Other scams purport to be law enforcement officials or government officials requestin...

Evansville, Indiana (Aug. 10) - With the ongoing, multistate Cyclospora outbreak expanding to 15 states and resulting in over 6,300 illnesses, public health officials are urging individuals and families to remain vigilant. Caused by a microscopic parasite, Cyclospora cayetanensis, this illness produces symptoms - such ...

The Community Foundation of Henderson recently announced two major milestones - a transition to an independent, locally governed foundation with charitable assets and an executive director. Maggie Collier has been named the first executive director of the Community Foundation of Henderson, according to a news release. ...

A traffic stop led to the arrest of an Evansville man over the weekend. Evansville Police third shift motor patrol officers conducted a traffic stop in the 1600 block of North First Avenue at just before 10 p.m. Saturday. Officers noted the odor of marijuana as they spoke with the occupants of the vehicle. Upon removin...

HENDERSON, Ky. (Aug. 10, 2026) - A contractor working for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to begin the required annual inspection of the U.S. 41 Twin Bridges in Henderson Monday. Single-lane closures are expected to be in place daily from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., through Thursday, August 20. Workers are putting l...

Henderson County Schools has named Ryan Maher as the new principal of East Heights Elementary. Maher brings 20 years of experience in education to the role, including experience as an assistant principal, instructional coach, and elementary classroom teacher. Throughout his career, he has focused on supporting students...