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EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Wesselman Woods, the largest urban old-growth forest in the United States, will offer free admission on the last weekend of each month throughout 2025 as part of...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Wesselman Woods, home to the largest urban old-growth forest in the United States, will open its gates free of charge on the last weekend of each month...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — A commercial building at Yurks & Associates on North Kentucky Avenue caught fire early Sunday morning, prompting a swift response from local fire crews. Vanderburgh County Central...

PIKE COUNTY, Ind. — A 49-year-old man tragically died after a drowning incident Thursday morning in Pike County. According to officials with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR), a...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — A free event aimed at helping teen drivers improve their skills beyond basic driver education will be held in Evansville this June. The “Evansville Rule the Road”...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins visited the Evansville VA facility this week, meeting with staff and engaging with local veterans to hear firsthand about their needs and...

Evansville, IN — Indiana will become the first state in the nation to restrict the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for purchasing candy and soda, following approval...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — A fatal pedestrian accident occurred Saturday afternoon at the intersection of South Evans Avenue and Bellemeade Avenue, according to the Evansville Police Department. Officers were dispatched to...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Angel Lopez was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated and leaving the scene of a crash following an incident late Saturday night, May 24, 2025, according...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — A suspect drowned early Saturday morning after fleeing police and entering the water near Marina Pointe. According to authorities, officers were responding to a report of a...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — An Evansville man has been found guilty on two counts of rape following a jury trial that lasted only minutes. Carlos Rodriguez-Geronimo was convicted Friday by a...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — A man from Evansville is among more than 200 individuals arrested across the United States as part of a major FBI-led crackdown on child exploitation crimes. According...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation (EVSC) is making significant changes to its dress code for the upcoming school year, moving away from its current uniform-style policy to...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Crews are currently on the scene of a two-semi truck accident on Interstate 69 in Gibson County, which has led to significant traffic disruptions. The incident occurred...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation (EVSC) Superintendent Dr. David Smith delivered his final State of the Schools address on Tuesday, reflecting on his tenure and offering insight into...