HOPKINSVILLE - Aug. 21, 2026 - The city of Hopkinsville is asking the community's help following the theft of veteran grave markers from Cave Springs Cemetery and Riverside Cemetery. As of Friday afternoon, 27 markers are known to have been stolen from the two cemeteries. Officials said in a news release that, "th...

VANDERBURGH COUNTY, Ind. -Vanderburgh County Sheriff Noah Robinson met Wednesday with four individuals in custody at the Vanderburgh County Jail who completed the facility's Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) program, congratulating each graduate personally and hearing about their plans for release. Moral Reconation Therap...

Evansville authorities made multiple arrests after an investigation discovered numerous illegal firearms. Detectives with the Street Crimes Unit followed up on information about illegal firearms activity in the 700 block of Chateau Drive. The SCU was able to identify Kendan B. Thomas, 21, and Konnor L. Kiper, 19, as su...

Several local entities are collaborating on a Regional Transit Feasibility Study. The study will explore opportunities to improve transit service and efficiencies across the Evansville Metropolitan Planning Area, including: Metropolitan Evansville Transit System (METS) Henderson Area Rapid Transit (HART) Warrick Area T...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Aug. 20, 2026) - The Kentucky State Fair invites fairgoers from across the commonwealth and country to come together from Aug. 20 - 30 for a showcase of Kentucky traditions, agriculture and entertainment. The fair will highlight our essential agriculture industry and the hardworking Kentucky farmers wh...

HOPKINSVILLE - Aug. 21, 2026 - The city of Hopkinsville is asking the community's help following the theft of veteran grave markers from Cave Springs Cemetery and Riverside Cemetery. As of Friday afternoon, 27 markers are known to have been stolen from the two cemeteries. Officials said in a news release that, "th...

VANDERBURGH COUNTY, Ind. -Vanderburgh County Sheriff Noah Robinson met Wednesday with four individuals in custody at the Vanderburgh County Jail who completed the facility's Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) program, congratulating each graduate personally and hearing about their plans for release. Moral Reconation Therap...

Evansville authorities made multiple arrests after an investigation discovered numerous illegal firearms. Detectives with the Street Crimes Unit followed up on information about illegal firearms activity in the 700 block of Chateau Drive. The SCU was able to identify Kendan B. Thomas, 21, and Konnor L. Kiper, 19, as su...

Several local entities are collaborating on a Regional Transit Feasibility Study. The study will explore opportunities to improve transit service and efficiencies across the Evansville Metropolitan Planning Area, including: Metropolitan Evansville Transit System (METS) Henderson Area Rapid Transit (HART) Warrick Area T...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Aug. 20, 2026) - The Kentucky State Fair invites fairgoers from across the commonwealth and country to come together from Aug. 20 - 30 for a showcase of Kentucky traditions, agriculture and entertainment. The fair will highlight our essential agriculture industry and the hardworking Kentucky farmers wh...

Henderson County Schools is participating in the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. As part of this program, Henderson County Schools will offer healthy meals every school day at no cost to the students due to the implementation of the Community Eligibility Provision for school year 2026-27...

What is your name: Ashley Hampton What office are you seeking? District Court Judge, 1st Division What is your age: 42 Please provide your family background (i.e. souse, children, grandchildren, pets). One daughter, Isla, 14; parents, Randy and Kathy Manning; two sisters; large extended family; one dog and one cat. Wha...

Multiple arrests have been made in connection with a shooting that occurred Monday night in Evansville. Authorities were dispatched to the 700 block of North Garvin Street in Evansville just after 10:30 p.m. Monday after receiving multiple 911 calls saying more than 10 shots were heard in the area. Officers determined ...

The Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office has a new K9 officer - Kora. Kora is partnered with Deputy Jeff Fentress. She is the newest single-purpose narcotics detection canine for the department. Kora and Fentress recently completed and successfully passed the United States Police Canine Association narcotics detector tr...

Temporary repairs should let the bridge fully reopen next week HENDERSON, Ky. (Aug. 19, 2026) - Kentucky Transportation Cabinet engineers and consultants are working to expedite repairs to the approach span of the southbound U.S. 41 Twin Bridge after an inspection identified issues with rocker bearings supporting the b...