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Evansville, IN - The Evansville Fire Department announced that Instructor Steve Jordan has been named the 2025 Firefighter of the Year, an honor recognizing outstanding service and dedication. Officials said...

Evansville, IN - The Evansville Fire Department announced major upgrades to its training facility, made possible through support from several community partners. Officials said the recent additions will allow firefighters...

Evansville, IN - The City of Evansville announced the upcoming 18th annual Homeless Connect of Southwest Indiana, an event designed to provide essential services and support for individuals and families...

Evansville, IN - The Evansville Police Department announced that officers have completed their annual in-service training required by the State of Indiana. The training was conducted over the past three...

Evansville, IN – The Evansville Fire Department has introduced Brandon Robb as its new EMS Supervisor, part of a series highlighting the leaders guiding the city’s emergency medical services. Robb...

Evansville, IN – The Evansville Police Department joined the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office for a Coffee with a Cop event on February 17, hosted by Honey Moon Coffee Co. and...

Evansville, IN - The Evansville Fire Department received a $150,000 investment from the Knight Township Trustee’s Office to upgrade firefighter safety and emergency response equipment. The funding included $75,000 for...

Evansville, IN – The Evansville Fire Department has promoted Lieutenant Ryan Leibring to the rank of captain, recognizing his years of service and dedication to the community. Captain Leibring joined...

Evansville, IN – The Evansville Fire Department’s B-Shift Dive Team recently completed their IADRS Annual Watermanship Test, a rigorous evaluation designed to ensure readiness for water-related emergencies. According to the...

Evansville, IN - Authorities have arrested a man in connection with an intentionally set house fire that caused significant property damage on December 18, 2025, in the 1800 block of North...

Evansville, IN - Officers from the Evansville Police Department joined 47 students from local law enforcement and community partners for a 40-hour Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) program. Hosted by Ascension...

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...