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New Illinois minimum wage law to challenge small businesses

Illinois is the fifth state in the nation and first in the Midwest to pass a $15 minimum wage plan into law.

Paige Hagan

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Year-long death investigation continues in Henderson Co.

Update: Police chase ends after pursuit through Evansville east side

Detectives solve burglary cases, one man arrested for seven burglaries

Funding in place for Sturgis flood wall improvements

Family video shows 12-year-old girl in final moments before fatal 2018 home explosion

The girl's family wants a Dallas-based natural gas company to improve safety after it was confirmed that a cracked gas pipe behind their home caused the deadly explosion.

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Jared Goffinet and Chellsie Brown

Published February 20, 2019 at 12:21 PM

EPD: Man propositions officer in attempt to avoid going to jail

Police say they were called to an E. Franklin Street home because Daniel Bellm called 911 several times throughout the day.

Jill Lyman

Published February 20, 2019 at 12:15 PM

2nd person pleads guilty to Murder in connection to New Year’s Day shooting

The second person involved in a New Year’s Day 2018 shooting has pleaded guilty.

Jared Goffinet

Published February 20, 2019 at 11:49 AM

Evansville man meets first responders who worked together to save his life

An Evansville man got the chance to meet the first responders who saved his life in January.

Jim Stratman

Published February 20, 2019 at 11:45 AM

ACLU part of lawsuit against Gibson Co. Jail

The suit claims the conditions lead to violence and danger and violate the Eight and Fourteenth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

Jill Lyman

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Jussie Smollett charged with making false police report

Police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi tweeted the news on Wednesday after Smollett's attorneys met with prosecutors and detectives.

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Former aide at Evansville nursing home accused of drugging residents with own meds

Gloria Welborn was booked into jail Tuesday afternoon on neglect and other charges. She has been released on a $500 bond.

Jill Lyman

Published February 20, 2019 at 9:46 AM

$12 million worth of meth seized in a shipment of frozen strawberries in TX

When Customs and Border Protection further inspected the strawberry shipment, officers discovered 350 packages of alleged methamphetamine concealed within the trailer. In total, 906 pounds of methamphetamine was seized from the shipment.

Mark Davenport

Published February 20, 2019 at 7:50 AM

No one hurt in overnight Henderson Co. fire

The fire happened around 1:30 Wednesday morning on Highway 416 West, near Robards.

Published February 20, 2019 at 5:18 AM

EPD: More than 20 runs to Sidetrack Tavern in past year

New information now on the weekend shooting outside Sidetrack Tavern.

Kate O'Rourke

Published February 19, 2019 at 5:41 PM

Community wants a say in bids for old new harmony school

The New Harmony school property is for sale. Tuesday, the city council was supposed to hear from bidders.

Aria Janel

Published February 19, 2019 at 5:39 PM

Hazelton FD making dozens of trips to shuttle back fresh water after outage

Firefighters from Hazelton and Patoka are making half a dozen trips shuttling fresh water.

Jared Goffinet and Evan Gorman

Published February 19, 2019 at 4:50 PM

Owensboro to buy downtown property for parking

The Owensboro City Commission will vote tonight if they want to purchase a downtown lot to use for parking.

Katie Kapusta

Published February 19, 2019 at 4:43 PM

Chandler Speedway up for auction after foreclosure

According to a flyer from William Wilson Auction Realty, it’s set for March 20 at 10 am. at the Chandler Community Center.

Jill Lyman

Published February 19, 2019 at 4:34 PM

Grand Canyon museum visitors exposed for years to radiation, safety manager says

Authorities said the uranium ore was stored next to a taxidermy exhibit. A nuclear expert said the uranium exposure was unlikely to be hazardous to visitors.

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