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Evansville, IN - Officers with the Evansville Police Department have successfully completed a 40-hour Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) course. The program focused on de-escalation techniques, empathy, and effective response strategies,...

Evansville, Ind. — While many residents stayed away from frozen water, the Evansville Fire Department’s B-Shift Dive Team used the cold conditions at Garvin Park to train for ice rescue...

Evansville, Ind. — Three street outreach teams visited 14 locations Thursday morning to connect people experiencing homelessness with emergency shelter ahead of an approaching winter storm, officials said. The teams...

Evansville, IN - The Evansville Police Department held its first Coffee with a Cop event of the year on Tuesday, welcoming community members for an informal opportunity to connect with...

Evansville, IN - The Evansville Fire Department officially placed its new Engine 2 into service during a traditional push-in ceremony held at Station 2. The ceremony marks a long-standing fire...

Evansville, IN - The Evansville Police Department held its Appointment, Promotion, and Award Ceremony on Tuesday, recognizing achievements, acts of bravery, and new additions to the department. During the ceremony,...

Evansville, IN - The Evansville Police Department released its December 2025 monthly activity report, highlighting enforcement actions, calls for service, and public safety efforts throughout the month. The department noted...

Evansville, IN - New officers with the Evansville Police Department have officially completed their probationary year of training, marking a significant milestone in their careers. According to the department and...

Evansville, IN - The Evansville Fire Department officially dedicated its newest frontline fire engine, Engine 2, on December 18, 2025. Officials said the 2025 E-One Cyclone will be housed at...

Evansville, IN - The City of Evansville announced a series of temporary road closures scheduled throughout the week of Oct. 20–26 to accommodate Halloween events and community activities, including the...

Evansville, IN - The City of Evansville announced that several paving projects across the city are nearing completion. Crews recently finished work on sections of Washington Avenue, North Garvin Street,...

Evansville, IN - The Evansville Fire Department announced the start of its Kids’ Badge Coloring Contest, inviting children ages 5–14 to show their creativity by designing a colorful version of...

Evansville, IN - The Evansville Police Department reported that two men were arrested following armed robberies at Plato’s Closet and Chuck E. Cheese on Evansville’s East Side Tuesday evening. Officers...

Evansville, IN - The City of Evansville announced this week’s road closures, approved by the Board of Public Safety, which include both ongoing road improvements and closures for community events...

Evansville, IN - The Evansville Police Department has announced the hiring of ten new officers who will soon begin their training at the Southwest Indiana Law Enforcement Academy. These recruits...