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New 35 mph speed limit takes effect on busy Henderson corridor

HENDERSON, Ky. — The speed limit has been lowered from 45 mph to 35 mph along a busy stretch of the U.S. 41-U.S. 60 interchange in Henderson, a change city and state transportation leaders say is needed to improve safety amid growing traffic and development in the area. The...
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Coroner identifies victims from fatal house fire in Posey County

POSEY COUNTY, Ind. (WEVV) — Posey County Coroner's Office has released the names of the two victims from a house fire in Wadesville last week. The fire took place on May 29th. Witnesses said they spotted a fire on Diamond Island Road and Motz Road before 10 P.M. 71-year-old...
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Cookie Bite Pastry Is Opening a Storefront in Evansville

The local pastry shop known for their viral fruit pastries, cookies, cake cups, and more is setting up inside the Laval Block building on Franklin Street. No opening date yet, but here is everything you need to know.
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Daughter accused of misusing mother’s funds for lavish spending

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – An Evansville woman is accused of spending nearly $1 million of her mother’s money. According to an affidavit, EPD’s Financial Crimes Unit was contacted by the Warrick County Sheriff’s Office. Officials state the victim was 80-year-old Dianna Bretz. Sarah McFarland is Bretz’s daughter. Bretz h
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Deaconess Heart Hospital celebrates 1,000th TAVR procedure

NEWBURGH, Ind. — Deaconess Heart Hospital reached a major milestone on May 27, when its 1,000th Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) procedure was performed. The patient, 76-year-old Dennis Rohleder of Jasper, Indiana, underwent the minimally invasive heart procedure at the hospital. TAVR is used to treat seve
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‘Poisonous and unwarranted’; Islamic Society of Evansville responds to Lt. Gov.’s comments

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Leaders with Indiana’s Muslim community continue to respond to Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith’s recent comments. That includes the Islamic Society of Evansville. They recently shared a statement on social media:. “It is so sad that just a few weeks after a hate driven tragedy...
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EPD: Traffic stop leads to meth trafficking arrest in Evansville

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Police Department officials say a man is in jail on multiple drug trafficking charges. According to an affidavit, officers initiated a traffic stop to a pickup truck at Court and NW First Street around 2:30 a.m. on Thursday. Officials say the driver couldn’t provide proof...
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EPD: More than 25 lbs. of weed found in suspected drug dealer’s car

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Police seized dozens of pounds of marijuana during a drug bust this week in Evansville. The Evansville Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force says officers pulled over 32-year-old Jordan W. Rushing during a traffic stop on Tuesday. During the stop, officers say they found more than 25...
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Tri-State Food Bank to host five Mobile Food Distributions in June

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Tri-State Food Bank will host multiple food distributions through its Mobile Food Distribution unit. According to the organization, TSFB truck will be distributing boxes of shelf-stable groceries with vegetables and fruit. Officials say no ID is required, but you will be asked for your zip code
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Historic Newburgh Now Owns “The Burgh” Brand and Logo

Historic Newburgh has received ownership of The Burgh brand, ensuring the beloved symbol of hometown pride remains rooted in the community.

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