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Bodycam Footage Captures Officer’s Lifesaving CPR Rescue

Apps · Evansville

Bodycam Footage Captures Officer’s Lifesaving CPR Rescue

83% Center coverage: 6 sources

By Gregg Montgomery Click here for updates on this story EVANSVILLE, Indiana (WISH) — An Evansville police officer successfully revived a man on Monday using CPR while responding to a medical emergency at a home, the police department announced Tuesday on Facebook. The post shared video from the bodycam of Officer Cory Staats. Staats found See the Story

Evansville Police Supervisors Charged with Fraud, Racketeering

Corruption · Evansville

Evansville Police Supervisors Charged with Fraud, Racketeering

80% Center coverage: 5 sources

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) - During a press conference on Monday, Police Chief Philip Smith announced that two Evansville Police supervisors have had warrants issued for their arrest after submitting hours for pay that were not worked. Sergeant William Shirley and his wife, Lieutenant Stacy Shirley, were charged with corrupt business influence, official misconduct and multiple counts of fraud. An investigation into the couple began in May after con…See the Story

Evansville woman accused of punching puppy in the head

Evansville · Evansville

Evansville woman accused of punching puppy in the head

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) -- An Evansville woman was arrested Thursday, after police say she punched a nine-week-old puppy in the head. An affidavit obtained by Eyewitness News says two officers were were dispatched to Pollack Avenue on Thursday after a caller told dispatch her roommate punched her puppy. Documents go on to say that witness identified the suspect as Jessica South. They told officers that her puppy wasn't acting right, and South was …See the Story

Evansville Man Arrested and Charged with Child Molesting

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) -- An Evansville man was arrested Thursday and charged with child molesting. Police arrested Christopher Bass after they were informed of several inappropriate incidents involving multiple juveniles. Officers arrested Bass outside his home and took him to EPD headquarters. When officers asked bass about his relationships with the victims, he said that there was no sexual relationship, though the officer never mentioned anyt…Evansville · Evansville See the Story

Man Sentenced for Trafficking 70,000 Fentanyl Pills Into Evansville

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) - An illegal immigrant from Mexico will spend time in federal prison after pleading guilty to distribution of over 400 grams of fentanyl. Javier Moreno-Garibaldi, 38, was sentenced to 5 1/2 years followed by two years of supervised release as part of the guilty plea. According to court documents, the Drug Enforcement Administration began an investigation into a drug trafficking organization in Mexicali, Mexico that was traff…Methamphetamine · Evansville See the Story

Evansville Man to Serve 60 Years in Prison for Murder

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) - An Evansville man that was convicted of a murder charge learned his fate Friday. In Vanderburgh Circuit Court, Jason Horne was sentenced to six decades in prison for the murder of Jennifer Gorecki. Evansville man found guilty in Morton Avenue murder Horne was arrested in March 2024. An affidavit states Horne told a witness Gorecki shot herself, but police say during questioning, Horne told them he did not know what h…Evansville · Evansville See the Story

Deadly cat disease showing up in southern Indiana

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Cats with “Bobcat Fever” may show signs of anemia and jaundice.Evansville · Evansville Read Article

'The Princeton Church' to move in former auto parts building after placing winning bid

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

PRINCETON, Ind. (WEHT) -- A church destroyed in a fire earlier this year is one step closer to having a new home. The Princeton Church recently acquired a former auto parts building on Broadway Street, about a mile away from its old building. "It's awesome, and it will be even better when we get in there for worship. But knowing that it is coming is just a huge relief," says Wendy Wester, the pastor's wife. The Princeton Church has been without …Evansville · Evansville Read Article

Owensboro's West End Food Alliance hosts largest resource event yet

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEHT) -- A local alliance in Owensboro organized its largest resource event yet. The event aims to tackle everything from food insecurity to healthcare. The Neighborhood West End Food Alliance was joined by three other mobile resources. At New Life Church on Crabtree Avenue, RiverValley Behavioral Health, the Center of Owensboro-Daviess County, and Owensboro Health came together on Thursday with one thing in mind: "We need to mee…Evansville · Evansville Read Article

Daviess County Fiscal Court passes medical marijuana business fees

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) -- The Daviess County fiscal court has voted to pass regulations and fees for medicinal marijuana businesses. Medical marijuana became legal in Kentucky at the start of this year. Under the ordinance dispensaries in Daviess County would pay a $500 license application fee and a $1,000 license renewal fee. The ordinance also lays out fees for cultivators and processors. County commissioners are hoping the city will also pass…Marijuana · Evansville Read Article

Water slides set to reopen at Burdette Park tomorrow

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Vanderburgh Co., Ind (WEHT) - Burdette Park had discounted tickets available to pool goers today due continued water slide closures. Hail and mud damage from recent severe weather in the tri-state area has rendered all park slides unusable. Parks Director Zachary Wathen says that his crews have been working hard so that the slides can be treated and reopened for tomorrow. The Vanderburgh County park has been dealing with severe weather for over …Evansville · Evansville Read Article

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