Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:30 AM EDT2013-06-18 12:30:38 GMT
It happened around 2:30 this morning at the kangaroo express on south kentucky. You can see a heavy police presence at the scene. Officers say a white male in his late 20's, early 30's walked into theMore >>
Officers say the suspect walked into the gas station, implied he a weapon and demanded cash.More >>
Singapore urged people to remain indoors amid unprecedented levels of air pollution Thursday as a smoky haze wrought by forest fires in neighboring Indonesia worsened dramatically. Nearby Malaysia closed 200 schools...More >>
Singapore urged people to remain indoors amid unprecedented levels of air pollution Thursday as a smoky haze wrought by forest fires in neighboring Indonesia worsened dramatically. Nearby Malaysia closed 200 schools and...More >>
The Boston Bruins came from behind to tie the Chicago Blackhawks for the third time and sent Game 4 of the Stanley Cup finals into overtime with the teams even 5-5 on Wednesday night.More >>
After struggling for more than 120 minutes to score even once, the Blackhawks beat Boston goalie Tuukka Rask a half-dozen times in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup finals to send the series back to Chicago tied two games apiece.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:40 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:40:19 GMT
Jay Bruce ended Jason Grilli's saves streak with a solo homer in the ninth, and Brandon Phillips singled with the bases loaded in the 13th inning on Wednesday night, rallying the Cincinnati Reds to a 2-1More >>
Jay Bruce ended Jason Grilli's saves streak with a solo homer in the ninth, and Brandon Phillips singled with the bases loaded in the 13th inning on Wednesday night, rallying the Cincinnati Reds to a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:33 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:33:41 GMT
Former Utah Jazz head coach Jerry Sloan is returning to the team as a consultant. Jazz President Randy Rigby announced the hire Wednesday evening on 1280 The Zone radio network. Rigby says the Hall ofMore >>
Former Utah Jazz head coach Jerry Sloan is returning to the team as a consultant.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:29 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:29:30 GMT
Matt Boyd pitched a four-hitter and struck out 11 and Oregon State made a fourth-inning sacrifice fly stand for a 1-0 victory over Indiana in the College World Series on Wednesday night. The Beavers (52-12)More >>
Matt Boyd pitched a four-hitter and struck out 11 and Oregon State made a fourth-inning sacrifice fly stand for a 1-0 victory over Indiana in the College World Series on Wednesday night.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:27 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:27:28 GMT
Weeds and trash- Evansville code enforcement inspectors say they've been buried in complaints...some 14-hundred so far this year. But it's the abandoned homes beyond the unkempt yards that pose the biggestMore >>
Evansville Code Enforcement inspectors say they've been buried in some 1,400 complaints about weeds and trash so far this year. But it's the abandoned homes beyond the unkempt yards that pose the biggest hazards. More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:26 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:26:17 GMT
Yadier Molina hit his fifth home run and Jake Westbrook pitched seven innings of two-hit ball in the St. Louis Cardinals' 4-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs 4-1 on Wednesday night. Westbrook (3-2) workedMore >>
Yadier Molina hit his fifth home run and Jake Westbrook pitched seven innings of two-hit ball in the St. Louis Cardinals' 4-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs 4-1 on Wednesday night.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:24 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:24:19 GMT
It's a busy season for the Owensboro-Daviess County Convention and Visitor Bureau. Because of all the activity, the bureau is changing some of its marketing strategy. With the completion of the ConventionMore >>
It's a busy season for the Owensboro-Daviess County Convention and Visitor Bureau. Because of all the activity, the bureau is changing some of its marketing strategy.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:18 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:18:30 GMT
(RNN) - Celebrity chef and southern food connoisseur Paula Deen was back in a controversial spotlight Wednesday, alleged of using racial slurs as jokes in her restaurants in front of employees. AccordingMore >>
Celebrity chef and southern food connoisseur Paula Deen was back in a controversial spotlight Wednesday, alleged of using racial slurs as jokes in her restaurants in front of employees.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:09 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:09:53 GMT
A grassroots movement is gaining momentum in Posey and White counties on Wednesday night to get the New Harmony Bridge back open for business between Indiana and Illinois. Citizens from both sides ofMore >>
A grassroots movement is gaining momentum in Posey and White counties on Wednesday night to get the New Harmony Bridge back open for business between Indiana and Illinois.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:41 PM EDT2013-06-20 02:41:47 GMT
Owensboro's annual International Murder Mystery Festival is a no go this year. A news release sent out late Wednesday afternoon explains organizers could not find the funding needed to put it on. TheMore >>
Owensboro's annual International Murder Mystery Festival is a no go this year.More >>
Vince Flynn, a best-selling author of political thriller novels, has died at age 47 after a two-year battle with prostate cancer.More >>
Best-selling author Vince Flynn, who wrote the Mitch Rapp counterterrorism thriller series and sold more than 15 million books in the U.S. alone, died Wednesday in Minnesota after a more than two-year battle with prostate...More >>
FBI Director Robert Mueller (MULL-er) says the law enforcement agency uses drones for surveillance but does so rarely.More >>
The FBI uses drones for surveillance of stationary subjects, and the privacy implications of such operations are "worthy of debate," FBI Director Robert Mueller said Wednesday.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:50 PM EDT2013-06-20 01:50:28 GMT
With no opposition from the state, Posey County is moving forward with the development of the Midwest Fertilizer plant. The Midwest Fertilizer plant was the big topic in Posey County on Wednesday. NearlyMore >>
The Midwest Fertilizer plant was the big topic in Posey County on Wednesday. Nearly all the comments shared in a public hearing were all positive.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:17 PM EDT2013-06-20 01:17:08 GMT
Major demolition inside the old McCurdy Hotel in Downtown Evansville should begin in just a few months. The Kunkel Group plans to convert the almost 100-year-old building into high-end apartments. It'sMore >>
It's run down right now with some windows boarded up, but a little over a year from now, the old McCurdy Hotel along Riverside Drive should be restored to its former glory.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:10 PM EDT2013-06-20 01:10:49 GMT
A special group of volunteers is back in Owensboro this week, helping low-income families better their lives. The volunteers are spending the week at several different work sites as they strive to improveMore >>
The volunteers are spending the week at several different work sites as they strive to improve the lives of others in our community.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:04 PM EDT2013-06-20 01:04:28 GMT
A new emergency communication system in Hopkins County will be affecting every first responder. "If we're standing out there and the police are in a foot chase or the fireman are standing in a backyardMore >>
The current radio system has been in use since the 1950's. Officials are about halfway done with a new digital system drastically increase coverage area in Hopkins County.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:53 PM EDT2013-06-20 00:53:57 GMT
The St. Louis Cardinals have come to terms with Marco Gonzales, their top pick from the Major League Baseball draft this month. Gonzales, taken 19th overall, pitched and played infield at Gonzaga butMore >>
He finished his college career with a 26-7 record and a 2.34 ERA.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:46 PM EDT2013-06-20 00:46:12 GMT
It's never too late to fulfill a dream, as an 84-year-old Korean War veteran proved Wednesday when he finally received the high school diploma he always wanted.More >>
It's never too late to fulfill a dream, as an 84-year-old Korean War veteran proved Wednesday when he finally received the high school diploma he always wanted.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:21 PM EDT2013-06-20 00:21:28 GMT
County commissioners in Gibson County approved an economic development area along I-69. The plan now moves on to the redevelopment commission. Leaders hope it will bring restaurants, hotels, andMore >>
County commissioners in Gibson County approved an economic development area along I-69. The plan now moves on to the redevelopment commission. More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:51 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:51:35 GMT
The Houston Astros say they have signed right-handed pitcher Mark Appel of Stanford, the No. 1 overall draft pick in the draft earlier this month. Terms were not disclosed Wednesday ahead of a news conferenceMore >>
The 21-year-old Appel was 10-4 with four complete games and a 2.12 ERA as a senior this season. He had 130 strikeouts in 106.1 innings pitched and allowed opponents a .203 batting average.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:47 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:47:21 GMT
Indianapolis Motor Speedway is honoring the late Jason Leffler with a tribute atop the iconic Pagoda scoring board. Leffler died last Wednesday in an accident at a dirt track in New Jersey. His funeralMore >>
Leffler died last Wednesday in an accident at a dirt track in New Jersey. His funeral was Wednesday in North Carolina.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:44 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:44:50 GMT
Tiger Woods' sore left elbow will keep him out of competition until the British Open. Woods says on his website that he had his left elbow checked out when he returned home from the U.S. Open at Merion.More >>
Woods says on his website that he had his left elbow checked out when he returned home from the U.S. Open at Merion. He says doctors found a strain to his left elbow and advised him to take a few weeks off for rest and treatment. More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:41 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:41:57 GMT
Both benches cleared after Giants starter Madison Bumgarner threw a pitch behind Padres' first baseman Jesus Guzman in the second inning of their game Wednesday. Bumgarner's first pitch to Guzman sailedMore >>
Bumgarner's first pitch to Guzman sailed about belt-high, apparently in response to Guzman's excessive celebration after hitting a pinch-hit home run Tuesday night.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:39 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:39:08 GMT
The Heat's wild overtime win over the Spurs in the NBA Finals drew the second-largest audience for a Game 6 since ABC started televising the series in 2003. Miami's 103-100 victory Tuesday night to avoidMore >>
Miami's 103-100 victory Tuesday night to avoid elimination was watched by an average of 20.6 million viewers. The Heat's Game 6 loss to Dallas in 2011, when the Mavericks clinched the title, had the most with 23.9 million. This is the seventh series since 2003 to go at least six games.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:31 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:31:36 GMT
A little over a month ago, the East End garden was still a dream in progress. Now, it's a thriving corner. What began as boxes of dirt on a Henderson street corner, now boasts a full-fledged outdoorMore >>
What began as boxes of dirt on a Henderson street corner, now boasts a full-fledged outdoor produce section, overflowing with fresh vegetables and herbs.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:39 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:39:30 GMT
Thousands of dead bumble bees were discovered in the parking lot of a Wilsonville store. Rich Hatfield, a conservation biologist with the Portland-based Xerces Society of Invertebrate Conservation, saidMore >>
A conservation biologist estimated there to be at least 25,000 bees in the parking lot at the Wilsonville store. More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:21 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:21:25 GMT
A group of UE students and their concrete canoe are off to a national competition that will start on Thursday. It's the National Concrete Canoe Competition at the University of Illinois. The EvansvilleMore >>
A group of UE students and their concrete canoe are off to a national competition that will startonThursday.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:38 PM EDT2013-06-19 20:38:09 GMT
Hiroki Kuroda shut down his former team into the seventh inning, Ichiro Suzuki homered and drove in three runs, and the New York Yankees spoiled Don Mattingly's return to the Bronx with a 6-4 victory overMore >>
The teams that have met in a record 11 World Series - eight won by the Yankees - never faced off in interleague play at the Stadium before this week.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:32 PM EDT2013-06-19 20:32:11 GMT
A new Subway opening along Highway 41 and Morgan Avenue in Evansville treated dozens of customers to a free sandwich Tuesday evening. It was their way of welcoming folks to the new location. "It'sMore >>
A new Subway opening along Highway 41 and Morgan Avenue in Evansville treated dozens of customers to a free sandwich Tuesday evening.More >>
President Barack Obama's 26-hour whirlwind visit to Berlin caps three days of international summitry for the president, and marks his return to a place where he once summoned a throng of 200,000 to share his...More >>
Summoning the harsh history of this once-divided city, President Barack Obama on Wednesday cautioned the U.S. and Europe against "complacency" brought on by peace, pledging to cut America's deployed nuclear weapons by...More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:23 PM EDT2013-06-19 20:23:12 GMT
BRADENTON, FL (WFLA/NBC) The world's oldest known manatee in captivity is gearing up for a milestone celebration. His name is Snooty, and he's has been the star attraction at the South Florida Museum sinceMore >>
The world's oldest known manatee in captivity is gearing up for a milestone celebration.More >>
The Taliban have claimed responsibility for an attack in Afghanistan that killed four U.S. troops just hours after the insurgent group announced it would hold talks with the Americans on finding a political solution...More >>
Hopes dimmed for talks aimed at ending the Afghan war when an angry President Hamid Karzai on Wednesday suspended security negotiations with the U.S. and scuttled a peace delegation to the Taliban, sending American officials...More >>
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management warns high ozone levels in southern Indiana could cause breathing and heart problems for certain people Thursday.More >>
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management warns high ozone levels in southern Indiana could cause breathing and heart problems for certain people Thursday.More >>
Skillman serves as President/CEO of Radius Indiana, an economic development company for South Central Indiana. She's a former lieutenant governor.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 3:09 PM EDT2013-06-19 19:09:31 GMT
The Detroit Red Wings and city officials have announced a $650 million plan for a new arena for the NHL team in Detroit's downtown entertainment and sports district. Plans for the 18,000-seat arena wereMore >>
Plans for the 18,000-seat arena were announced Wednesday at a meeting of economic development officials to approve the deal.More >>
If the streamgage is shut down, the National Weather Service will no longer be able to provide river forecast and river flood warning services along the Embarras River in and around the city of Lawrenceville. More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:59 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:59:31 GMT
One man was arrested after Henderson Police responded to a call from a man claiming some items were stolen from his house late Wednesday night. Henderson Police responded to 771 Lakeview Drive after aMore >>
One man was arrested after Henderson Police responded to a call from a man claiming some items were stolen from his house late Wednesday night. Henderson Police responded to 771 Lakeview Drive after aMore >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:52 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:52:07 GMT
Lil Wayne says he wasn't intentionally stepping on the American flag when shooting his latest video. Video of the rapper from his music video shoot for the song "God Bless Amerika" hit the Web on Monday.More >>
He writes it was never his intention "to desecrate the flag of the United States of America." More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:31 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:31:03 GMT
(CNN) – Hundreds headed out to a rally Wednesday in Washington, DC, in protest of the IRS. TV and radio host Glenn Beck, Sen. Rand Paul, R-KY; and Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-MN, were among the speakersMore >>
TV and radio host Glenn Beck, Sen. Rand Paul, R-KY; and Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-MN, were among the speakers calling to "audit the IRS."More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:03 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:03:40 GMT
Forward Jon Graham plans to transfer from Penn State, the latest departure from a roster getting a dramatic makeover. Coach Patrick Chambers said Tuesday the 6-foot-8 Graham decided to leave followingMore >>
Forward Jon Graham plans to transfer from Penn State, the latest departure from a roster getting a dramatic makeover.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 1:58 PM EDT2013-06-19 17:58:21 GMT
The Houston Astros say they have signed right-handed pitcher Mark Appel of Stanford, the No. 1 overall draft pick in the draft earlier this month. Terms were not disclosed Wednesday ahead of a news conferenceMore >>
The Houston Astros say they have signed right-handed pitcher Mark Appel of Stanford, the No. 1 overall draft pick in the draft earlier this month.More >>
Danielle Reinke would have been 18 on June 12 and loved softball. "Danielle's Softball Sensation Tournament" will celebrate her life and raise money for educational and extracurricular needs in the local area.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:28 PM EDT2013-06-19 16:28:27 GMT
Henderson Police responded to 213 Letcher Street on Tuesday afternoon when they say a vehicle whose driver was intoxicated, hit a building. 27-year-old Brittany Watson was driving northbound on LetcherMore >>
Henderson Police responded to 213 Letcher Street on Tuesday afternoon when they say a vehicle whose driver was intoxicated, hit a building. 27-year-old Brittany Watson was driving northbound on LetcherMore >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:56 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:56:39 GMT
Mesker Park Zoo American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK) will hold an event called Bowling for Rhinos to raise money to protect wild rhinoceros around the world this Saturday, June 21, from 6 p.m. toMore >>
Mesker Park Zoo American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK) will hold an event called Bowling for Rhinos to raise money to protect wild rhinoceros around the world this Saturday, June 21, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at River City Recreation.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:39 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:39:44 GMT
A 13-year-old boy from a New Orleans suburb has been arrested after authorities say he told them he used TV wrestling moves on his 5-year-old half-sister, who died from the beating. Jefferson Parish Sheriff'sMore >>
A 13-year-old boy from a New Orleans suburb has been arrested after authorities say he told them he used TV wrestling moves on his 5-year-old half-sister, who died from the beating. Jefferson Parish Sheriff'sMore >>
Workshops will show growers how to better prepare their packinghouses for the upcoming harvest, as well as update them on current FDA inspection activities.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:26 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:26:35 GMT
The FBI says it has found no sign of the remains of former Teamsters union leader Jimmy Hoffa and is ending a dig in suburban Detroit. The announcement was made Wednesday by Robert Foley, head of theMore >>
The FBI says it has found no sign of the remains of former Teamsters union leader Jimmy Hoffa and is ending a dig in suburban Detroit. The announcement was made Wednesday by Robert Foley, head of theMore >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:28 AM EDT2013-06-19 14:28:19 GMT
A northeastern Indiana prosecutor says police snipers acted appropriately when they shot and killed a man holding a 3-year-old boy hostage. The Journal Gazette reports (http://bit.ly/16Jy8CT ) Allen CountyMore >>
A northeastern Indiana prosecutor says police snipers acted appropriately when they shot and killed a man holding a 3-year-old boy hostage. The Journal Gazette reports (http://bit.ly/16Jy8CT ) Allen CountyMore >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:03 AM EDT2013-06-19 14:03:07 GMT
A relative says an Indiana state trooper is up and about after being wounded in a shootout in which he killed a man robbing a gun shop. Trooper Jarrod Lents' grandmother says bullets struck his protectiveMore >>
A relative says an Indiana state trooper is up and about after being wounded in a shootout in which he killed a man robbing a gun shop. Trooper Jarrod Lents' grandmother says bullets struck his protectiveMore >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:20 AM EDT2013-06-19 13:20:21 GMT
Authorities say a 16-year-old girl drowned after she was swept away by a southern Indiana river's current while swimming with a friend. State conservation officers say the girl was in the Blue River nearMore >>
Authorities say a 16-year-old girl drowned after she was swept away by a southern Indiana river's current while swimming with a friend. State conservation officers say the girl was in the Blue River nearMore >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:50 AM EDT2013-06-19 12:50:53 GMT
Health Department officials tell us they will spray certain Evansville neighborhoods for mosquitos starting Wednesday evening June 19th. The first area to be sprayed will be Seasons Ridge Blvd, PollackMore >>
Health Department officials tell us they will spray certain Evansville neighborhoods for mosquitos starting Wednesday evening June 19th. More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:12 AM EDT2013-06-19 11:12:33 GMT
In Owensboro, you can get a behind-the-scenes look at the police department and see what officers deal with every day. This is a 12-week long class that meets at the Owensboro Police Department. It'sMore >>
In Owensboro, you can get a behind-the-scenes look at the police department and see what officers deal with every day.More >>
Republican lawmakers have a message for those who want the party to soften its emphasis on social conservatism in hopes of reaching a wider national audience: "Not so fast."More >>
Republican lawmakers have a message for those who want the party to soften its emphasis on social conservatism in hopes of reaching a wider national audience: Not so fast.More >>
Mario Chalmers broke out of a shooting slump to score 10 points, lifting the Miami Heat to a 27-25 lead over the San Antonio Spurs after one quarter of Game 6 in the NBA Finals on Tuesday night.More >>
LeBron James saved a championship reign, canceled a celebration.More >>
The chairman of the House Intelligence Committee says it appears the much-criticized national electronic surveillance program foiled "dozens" of terrorist plots.More >>
The U.S. foiled a plot to bomb the New York Stock Exchange because of the sweeping surveillance programs at the heart of a debate over national security and personal privacy, officials said Tuesday at a rare open hearing on...More >>
Award-winning journalist and war correspondent Michael Hastings has died in a car accident in Los Angeles.More >>
Award-winning journalist and war correspondent Michael Hastings, whose unflinching reporting ended the career of a top American army general, died early Tuesday in a car accident in Los Angeles, his employer and family said.More >>
Chrysler says it has resolved its differences with the government and will recall older Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty SUVs that could be at risk of a fuel tank fire.More >>
After initially defying federal regulators, Chrysler abruptly agreed Tuesday to recall some older-model Jeeps with fuel tanks that could rupture and cause fires in rear-end collisions.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:38 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:38:48 GMT
Ryan Sweeney and Cody Ransom hit back-to-back homers in a four-run first inning and that was plenty for Jeff Samardzija, who pitched the Chicago Cubs over the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 Tuesday night. ChicagoMore >>
Ryan Sweeney and Cody Ransom hit back-to-back homers in a four-run first inning and that was plenty for Jeff Samardzija, who pitched the Chicago Cubs over the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 Tuesday night.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:19 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:19:32 GMT
We should know more on Wednesday about the new downtown hotel in Evansville. City officials are expecting to receive the next round of information from the developer, and the mayor tells us he expectsMore >>
City officials are expecting to receive the next round of information from the developer, and the mayor tells us he expects to have the deal finalized this month.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:09 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:09:38 GMT
Indiana drivers will soon be able to provide proof of insurance by using their smartphones. Many of us have a smartphone with us when we're on the road. In less than two weeks, a digital copy of an insuranceMore >>
Many of us have a smartphone with us when we're on the road. In less than two weeks, a digital copy of an insurance card on that smartphone will work the same as a paper copy.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:00 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:00:46 GMT
Back in the 1980s, when the New York Yankees were in a championship drought, there was one player most fans were inevitably drawn to. The gritty first baseman with the thick eye black. The guy who crouchedMore >>
Back in the 1980s, when the New York Yankees were in a championship drought, there was one player most fans were inevitably drawn to.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:45 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:45:09 GMT
A traffic alert for drivers in Spencer County. Officials tells us that an overturned semi has traffic down to one lane on eastbound I-64 at the Dale, IN exit. There's no word as of now on injuries. CrewsMore >>
Around 4:00 p.m., an overturned semi caused traffic delays in the eastbound lanes that lasted for a few hours while crews cleared the site. More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:18 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:18:34 GMT
Pedro Alvarez singled home a pair of runs in the first inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates ended Mat Latos' streak of 21 regular-season starts without a loss, beating the Cincinnati Reds 4-0 on TuesdayMore >>
Pedro Alvarez singled home a pair of runs in the first inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates ended Mat Latos' streak of 21 regular-season starts without a loss, beating the Cincinnati Reds 4-0 on Tuesday night.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:05 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:05:39 GMT
Researchers have identified 45 genetic genetic variants in overweight newborns that are known to occur in obese adults and hope their findings could someday help combat the global obesity epidemic. "AllowingMore >>
Researchers have identified 45 genetic genetic variants in overweight newborns that are known to occur in obese adults and hope their findings could someday help combat the global obesity epidemic.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:21 PM EDT2013-06-19 01:21:05 GMT
Monday night's accident in on Interstate 64 in Gibson County claimed the life of a young girl and injured several of her family members. Fort Branch General Baptist Church Pastor Steve Akins has beenMore >>
The family's pastor has been at the hospital with the family since the accident Monday night. He tells 14 News the physical scars left by this accident are only the beginning of a long, very traumatic recovery.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:15 PM EDT2013-06-19 01:15:30 GMT
Even though the school year just wrapped up, the Vanderburgh County Health Department is encouraging parents to get their children vaccinated for next school year. Director of Communicable Disease ControlMore >>
Even though the school year just wrapped up, the Vanderburgh County Health Department is encouraging parents to get their children vaccinated for next school year.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:03 PM EDT2013-06-19 01:03:24 GMT
Monday night's storms slammed the Good Shepherd's Summer Social, destroying almost all of the booths. But church members worked through the day on Tuesday to get the event up and running again. TheMore >>
Monday night's storms slammed the Good Shepherd's Summer Social, destroying almost all of the booths. But church members worked through the day on Tuesday to get the event up and running again.
The abortion wars return to Congress in a big way with House legislation to ban almost all abortions after a fetus reaches the age of 20 weeks.More >>
The Republican-led House on Tuesday passed a far-reaching anti-abortion bill that conservatives saw as a milestone in their 40-year campaign against legalized abortion and Democrats characterized as yet another example of a...More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:37 PM EDT2013-06-19 00:37:46 GMT
Closing arguments were heard Tuesday morning in the case of State v Jeffrey Weisheit. Weisheit is accused of setting the fire that killed Alyssa and Caleb Lynch in their home two years ago. He is chargedMore >>
Closing arguments were heard Tuesday morning in the case of State v Jeffrey Weisheit. Weisheit is accused of setting the fire that killed Alyssa and Caleb Lynch in their home two years ago. More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:11 PM EDT2013-06-19 00:11:57 GMT
(RNN) – Rapper Lil' Wayne is attempting to stomp his way out of controversy after a clip of him walking on the American flag went viral over the weekend. A behind-the-scenes clip of the music video GodMore >>
Rapper Lil' Wayne is getting attention for a viral video some are calling unpatriotic.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:52 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:52:12 GMT
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has undergone back surgery. The operation was performed on Tuesday by Dr. Robert Watkins and was successful, said Drew Rosenhaus, Gronkowski's agent. OnMore >>
The operation was performed on Tuesday by Dr. Robert Watkins and was successful, said Drew Rosenhaus, Gronkowski's agent.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:47 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:47:44 GMT
The game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees has been postponed by rain, delaying the renewal of their old October rivalry. The game was called Tuesday night about 30 minutes before theMore >>
The game was called Tuesday night about 30 minutes before the scheduled first pitch. It will be made up as part of a day-night doubleheader Wednesday, with start times of 1:05 p.m. and 7:05 p.m.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:44 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:44:15 GMT
Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz has been activated from the disabled list. Ruiz, an All-Star last year, was sidelined with a hamstring injury. To make room for Ruiz, catcher Stephen Lerud was sent to Triple-AMore >>
Ruiz, an All-Star last year, was sidelined with a hamstring injury. To make room for Ruiz, catcher Stephen Lerud was sent to Triple-A Lehigh Valley before Philadelphia's game against Washington on Tuesday.More >>
Scientists say a wooden beam extending from the floor of northern Lake Michigan appears to have been there for centuries, an important finding as they try to determine whether it's part of the Griffin, the...More >>
A wooden beam embedded at the bottom of northern Lake Michigan appears to have been there for centuries, underwater archaeologists announced Tuesday, a crucial finding as crews dig toward what they hope is the carcass of a...More >>
Military leaders are ready to begin tearing down the remaining walls that have prevented women from holding thousands of combat and special operations jobs near the front lines.More >>
Declaring "the days of Rambo are over," a top general said Tuesday that cultural, social and behavioral concerns may be bigger hurdles than tough physical fitness requirements for women looking to join the military's...More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:46 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:46:03 GMT
Kevin Youkilis needs back surgery and Mark Teixeira has returned to the 15-day disabled list with an aching right wrist, the latest injury setbacks for the depleted New York Yankees. The team made theMore >>
Youkilis will miss at least 10-12 weeks after he has surgery in California on Thursday. He had gone back on the DL last Friday. More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:41 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:41:50 GMT
The New York Mets have placed infielder Justin Turner on the 15-day disabled list with pain in his ribcage, setting up a roster shuffle that led to top prospect Zach Wheeler being added as the extra playerMore >>
Wheeler is making his major league debut in Game 2 Tuesday night, but he'll technically be optioned back to the minors after the game no matter the outcome.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:23 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:23:04 GMT
Police discover a meth lab at a house in the Jacobsville area of Evansville. Officers were called to the scene at 302 East Tennessee around 11:00 Monday night. That's after receiving complaints of an odorMore >>
Officers were called to the scene at 302 East Tennessee around 11:00 Monday night.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:12 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:12:00 GMT
Former chairman of NBC Sports Dick Ebersol will receive the WISE Champion Award for his support of women in sports. Women in Sports & Events will present the award to Ebersol on Tuesday at its annualMore >>
WISE is a resource for women in the sports and events industry, with 10 chapters across the country.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:41 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:41:21 GMT
A group of Indiana teachers says requiring teachers to use two sets of education standards will disrupt learning for students. Members of the group Stand for Children delivered a letter Tuesday to IndianaMore >>
The state has halted implementation of the Common Core standards pending a review this summer by Indiana lawmakers.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:36 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:36:33 GMT
St. Mary's Health System has confirmed to 14 News that the company's workforce reduction plan will include the elimination of 61 full-time employees and 12 part-time employees. 14 News is told eightMore >>
St. Mary's Health System has confirmed to 14 News that the company's workforce reduction plan will include the elimination of some full-time and part-time employees.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:33 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:33:12 GMT
Authorities in southern Indiana say a 16-year-old boy handling a rifle accidentally shot his 12-year-old brother in the head. The Jennings County sheriff's department says the younger boy was not responsiveMore >>
Other family members were sleeping when the shooting happened.More >>
Five-time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams has pulled out of the grass-court Grand Slam tournament because of a lower back injury.More >>
After 16 consecutive years of always showing up at Wimbledon, winning five titles along the way, Venus Williams pulled out of the grass-court Grand Slam tournament.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:01 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:01:35 GMT
Guard Jordan Nelson is leaving Evansville and will try to continue his basketball career at another school. Coach Marty Simmons issued a statement Tuesday afternoon announcing the move. Simmons saysMore >>
Guard Jordan Nelson will try to continue his basketball career at another school.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:49 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:49:34 GMT
Five-time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams has pulled out of the grass-court Grand Slam tournament because of a lower back injury. Williams' agent, Carlos Fleming, says Wimbledon was told of her decisionMore >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:44 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:44:10 GMT
Video shows Justin Bieber running into a photographer with his white Ferrari in Hollywood, but police say there was no crime and the injuries aren't life-threatening. Lt. Craig Valenzuela says Bieber'sMore >>
Bieber's car collided with the person at 11:45 p.m. Monday on Sunset Boulevard.More >>
The White House is reporting progress on President Barack Obama's initiatives to reduce gun violence, but says the most important step would be getting a reluctant Congress to pass new firearms laws.More >>
A scrappy Vice President Joe Biden vowed Tuesday to "beat the gun lobby" by ultimately passing stronger firearm laws and said some lawmakers who voted against background checks have privately told him they want another...More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:35 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:35:01 GMT
SAND CREEK TOWNSHIP, IN (WAVE) – A 12-year-old Jennings County boy was accidentally shot in the head by his 16-year-old brother late Monday night while handling firearms in their home, according to theMore >>
Investigators said the 16-year-old had been handling a .22 caliber rifle when it discharged while the rest of the family was asleep.More >>
Don Schneck's presentation will focus on how young people grew up in rural communities, their migration to the "big city," what they did before leaving to go to war and the role Evansville played in the overall war effort.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 2:03 PM EDT2013-06-18 18:03:35 GMT
An Owensboro, Ky., man was indicted and arrested on June 17, charged with six counts of mail fraud in connection with defrauding more than $200,000 from an elderly Daviess Co., Ky., couple and allegedlyMore >>
An Owensboro man has been arrested and charged with six counts of mail fraud in connection with defrauding more than $200,000 from an elderly Daviess County couple.More >>
(WFLX )--Hair stockings, anyone? The hot trend for women this summer might just be this pair of leggings that make you ladies look like you've lost your razor. Not surprisingly, this picture has goneMore >>
The hot trend for women this summer might just be this pair of leggings that make you ladies look like you've lost your razor.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 1:32 PM EDT2013-06-18 17:32:03 GMT
Imagine being at a theme park like Holiday World and having a bracelet that could tell you which rides had the shortest wait times. That's just one idea some USI students have come up with, and on FridayMore >>
That's just one idea some USI students have come up with, and on Friday they pitched it to businesses. More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:44 PM EDT2013-06-18 16:44:56 GMT
SHELBYVILLE, KY (WAVE) – A teenage girl found dead in a Shelby County creek Monday morning has been identified.Deputy coroner Jeff Ivers said Jackleen Lane, 15, of Bagdad, KY drowned. She was last seenMore >>
How Jackleen Lane, 15, ended up in the creek has not been determined.More >>
Mel Wymore (WEYE'-mohr) is a typical city council candidate in many ways. He's campaigning in New York as a community board appointee, ex-PTA chair and founder of local organizations.More >>
Mel Wymore is a typical city council candidate in many ways, campaigning as a community board appointee, ex-PTA chair and founder of a roster of local organizations. But Wymore's community-leader resume has an unusual...More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:51 AM EDT2013-06-18 15:51:57 GMT
The State of Indiana has effectively ended its role in Midwest fertilizer project financing, and has turned the responsibility over to local officials. On Tuesday morning, Governor Mike Pence instructedMore >>
The State of Indiana has effectively ended its role in Midwest fertilizer project financing, and has turned the responsibility over to local officials.More >>
Los Angeles police say Justin Bieber struck a pedestrian with his car in Hollywood, but there was no crime and the injuries aren't life-threatening.More >>
Video shows Justin Bieber running into a photographer with his white Ferrari in Hollywood, but police say there was no crime and the injuries aren't life-threatening.More >>
Two teenagers and a juvenile have been charged with three counts of theft after the Daviess County Sheriff's Office says they were caught breaking into cars.+More >>
The new law enacts what Gov. Pat Quinn calls "the nation's strongest environmental protections for hydraulic fracturing" with "the potential to create thousands of jobs in Southern Illinois".More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:23 AM EDT2013-06-18 13:23:30 GMT
A 5-year-old girl set up a lemonade stand across the street from the Westboro Baptist Church compound, and now the group is targeting her. Jayden Sink raised nearly $200 on Friday while she sold lemonadeMore >>
A 5-year-old girl set up a lemonade stand across the street from the Westboro Baptist Church compound, and now the group is targeting her.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:12 AM EDT2013-06-18 13:12:49 GMT
He is young, and he looks even younger, but Hunter Hayes is one of the biggest stars in radio country music right now. With songs like "Storm Warning," "Wanted," and "Somebody's Heartbreak" his musicMore >>
Tickets go on-sale Friday, June 21st at 10 A.M., but there is a way you can get them before that...More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:30 AM EDT2013-06-18 12:30:04 GMT
There will be some unique visitors at Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library locations on the next two Mondays, June 17th and 24th. At Animal Underground, a program by Animal Tales, customers will getMore >>
At Animal Underground customers will get an up-close look at animals that either hide underground or hunt from above. More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:43 AM EDT2013-06-18 11:43:14 GMT
It's the deadline to reserve your spot for a training session that focuses on helping people in wheelchairs in Owensboro. It's taking place from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday. TheMore >>
It's the deadline to reserve your spot for a training session that focuses on helping people in wheelchairs in Owensboro.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:14 AM EDT2013-06-18 10:14:09 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - "This here toilet seat ain't gonna lower itself." That's the sound you'll hear if you leave the toilet seat up and have the 'Potty Mouth' attached to your commode. It's a brandMore >>
"This here toilet seat ain't gonna lower itself." That's the sound you'll hear if you leave the toilet seat up and have the 'Potty Mouth' attached to your commode. It's a brand new device aimed at helping those male users, remember to put the seat down when they're done.More >>
The Chicago Blackhawks suffered a key loss moments before a scoreless first period of Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals when Marian Hossa was scratched from the lineup.More >>
Tuukka Rask watched most of the action at the other end of the ice. And when the Blackhawks did make a late charge, he was ready.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 11:55 PM EDT2013-06-18 03:55:55 GMT
LINCOLN COUNTY, KY (WAVE) - A 92-year-old woman was allegedly beaten and sexually assaulted in her own home in Stanford. Neighbor Mabel Releford explained the woman had family over Friday night and momentsMore >>
Police said even though she was battered and bruised the 92-year-old victim managed to call 911, but she is going to have a long road to recovery.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 11:39 PM EDT2013-06-18 03:39:25 GMT
We've got good news about the Ohio County toddler who authorities say swallowed a powerful ingredient used to make meth. This is a story 14 News has been keeping an eye on. That little girl, Frankee,More >>
The Facebook page, Frankee's Voice, continues to post updates on Frankee's condition. And on Monday, they gave an update that many are glad to hear.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 11:38 PM EDT2013-06-18 03:38:49 GMT
Zack Cozart and Todd Frazier hit upper-deck homers off left-hander Francisco Liriano, and the Cincinnati Reds moved a season-high 15 games over .500 by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 on Monday night. TheMore >>
Zack Cozart and Todd Frazier hit upper-deck homers off left-hander Francisco Liriano, and the Cincinnati Reds moved a season-high 15 games over .500 by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 on Monday night.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 11:06 PM EDT2013-06-18 03:06:04 GMT
A short police chase ended Monday night with a man in custody. Evansville police say a call came in about a vehicle that kept going after hitting two cars on the west side of Evansville. Officers spottedMore >>
A short police chase ended Monday night with a man in custody.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 10:38 PM EDT2013-06-18 02:38:38 GMT
A deer went Krogering on Saturday evening in Newport, Kentucky. Surveillance images from the store show a buck enter the store through the automatic door. When it tried to run back out, the door hadMore >>
A deer went Krogering on Saturday evening in Newport, Kentucky.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 10:31 PM EDT2013-06-18 02:31:04 GMT
(CNN) - Google is ramping up efforts to fight child pornography. The tech giant says it's planning to spend $5 million to wipe pictures of child sexual abuse from the web. Part of the money will go toMore >>
Google will spend millions to help erase child pornography from the web.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 10:20 PM EDT2013-06-18 02:20:15 GMT
How will the affordable care act impact small businesses? It's a question with a lot of confusion and that's what they'll be talking about at Innovation Pointe on Wednesday. The Southwest Indiana ChamberMore >>
How will the affordable care act impact small businesses? It's a question with a lot of confusion and that's what they'll be talking about at Innovation Pointe on Wednesday.
Monday, June 17 2013 10:12 PM EDT2013-06-18 02:12:37 GMT
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: Komen Breast Cancer Charity Announces New CEO The new CEO of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure breastMore >>
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDayMore >>
Monday, June 17 2013 10:04 PM EDT2013-06-18 02:04:56 GMT
Fetal exposure to the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) has been linked to low levels of a key developmental hormone in newborn boys with undescended testicles, according to an early new study. The researchMore >>
Fetal exposure to the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) has been linked to low levels of a key developmental hormone in newborn boys with undescended testicles, according to an early new study.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 10:02 PM EDT2013-06-18 02:02:02 GMT
The construction along Lincoln Avenue in Newburgh has become too much for one family. The family says it's been a decade long battle, and now, they are giving up and moving out. The Hill family hasMore >>
The construction along Lincoln Avenue in Newburgh has become too much for one family. The family says it's been a decade long battle, and now, they are giving up and moving out.
Monday, June 17 2013 9:59 PM EDT2013-06-18 01:59:19 GMT
LYNCHBURG, VA (RNN) – Kimberly Burke is used to capturing emotion. As a wedding photographer, she has an eye for tender moments, like the photo she snapped of a Marine and his bride praying that has goneMore >>
A quiet moment captured before a couple wed has brought collective "awws" by millions on the internet.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 9:46 PM EDT2013-06-18 01:46:15 GMT
Members of the Indiana State Police have confirmed that a State Trooper has been shot. It happened in Montgomery, just east of Washington, in Daviess County, IN. At this time he is being airliftedMore >>
Indiana State Police confirms that a State Trooper was shot responding to a robbery at a Daviess County, IN gun store. More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 9:38 PM EDT2013-06-18 01:38:24 GMT
The Vanderburgh County Prosecutor's Office launches a new anonymous crime tip line, and callers could even earn reward money. We Tip is now up and running, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The numberMore >>
We Tip is now up and running, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. More >>
A NASCAR driver turned himself in to authorities after arrest warrants were issued for him and a business partner. Investigators say they stole at least seven vehicles from a competitor.More >>
A NASCAR driver turned himself in to authorities after arrest warrants were issued for him and a business partner. Investigators say they stole at least seven vehicles from a competitor.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 9:03 PM EDT2013-06-18 01:03:21 GMT
Authorities are investigating a break-in and vandalism at a church camp for children. The campground was founded in Posey County back in 1952, and the organizer tells 14 News that the show must go on.More >>
The Posey County campground was founded back in 1952, and the organizer tells 14 News that the show must go on. Despite this break-in, they will have camp again in just a few weeks.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 8:41 PM EDT2013-06-18 00:41:48 GMT
Evansville Police are defending an officer accused in online posts of beating a man this weekend. Witnesses say the altercation happened at the Sculpt EVV event. Robert Evidon says he was attacked byMore >>
Evansville Police are defending an officer accused in online posts of beating a man this weekend.More >>
Women may be able to start training as Army Rangers by mid-2015 and as Navy SEALs a year later under plans set to be announced by the Pentagon.More >>
Women may be able to start training as Army Rangers by mid-2015 and as Navy SEALs a year later under plans set to be announced by the Pentagon that would slowly bring women into thousands of combat jobs, including those in...More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 7:43 PM EDT2013-06-17 23:43:17 GMT
A station official says the cast of an Atlanta sports radio show has been fired after mocking a former NFL player who has Lou Gehrig's disease. The show, Mayhem in the AM, was broadcast Monday morningMore >>
The show, Mayhem in the AM, was broadcast Monday morning on 790 The Zone. In a statement, General Manager Rick Mack says the station regrets comments made about ex-New Orleans Saints safety Steve Gleason.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 7:37 PM EDT2013-06-17 23:37:36 GMT
The Stanley Cup finals' Game 2 drew the most viewers for the NHL on NBC Sports Network since the cable channel started televising the league in 2006. The Boston Bruins' 2-1 overtime win over the ChicagoMore >>
The Boston Bruins' 2-1 overtime win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night averaged 3.96 million viewers. That's more than triple the 1.18 million for the first finals game on the network last year, Game 3 between the Devils and Kings.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 7:34 PM EDT2013-06-17 23:34:48 GMT
Struggling designated hitter Lance Berkman is getting a second consecutive game out the Texas lineup. Berkman says he isn't upset about being left out of the lineup Monday night for the opener of a four-gameMore >>
Berkman played only 32 games with St. Louis last season because of two operations on his right knee. He says he's not having a lot of pain.More >>
Netflix is going to start running original television series from Dreamworks Animation.More >>
Netflix said Monday that it would offer new TV shows from DreamWorks Animation starting in 2014 in what the company described as its biggest transaction ever for original first-run content.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 6:54 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:54:32 GMT
Indianapolis coach Chuck Pagano has won the George Halas Award from the Professional Football Writers Association for overcoming adversity. Early in his first season as Colts coach, Pagano was diagnosedMore >>
Indianapolis coach Chuck Pagano has won the George Halas Award from the Professional Football Writers Association for overcoming adversity.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 6:50 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:50:23 GMT
Oregon State used a seven-run fourth inning to break open the game against mistake-prone Louisville, and the Beavers stayed alive in the College World Series with an 11-4 victory on Monday. The No. 3More >>
Oregon State used a seven-run fourth inning to break open the game against mistake-prone Louisville, and the Beavers stayed alive in the College World Series with an 11-4 victory on Monday.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 6:46 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:46:20 GMT
Slumping Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira could be heading back to the disabled list. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman says he's leaning toward putting Teixeira on the DL. Cashman spoke on a conferenceMore >>
The 33-year-old Teixeira left the team during its recent West Coast trip, returned to New York and got a cortisone shot Sunday. Cashman said Teixeira probably wouldn't be able to play for at least a week.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 6:43 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:43:16 GMT
The San Antonio Spurs have long been the NBA's gold standard when it comes to drafting and development. They comb the globe to find the right players to fit their well-established system, then spend theMore >>
The unlikely contributions have helped the Spurs take a 3-2 lead over the Miami Heat heading into Tuesday's Game 6 in Miami.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 6:39 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:39:20 GMT
A lawsuit claims billionaire hardware kingpin John Menard pressured the wife of a business partner to have sex with Menard and his wife and retaliated with firings and lawsuits when she turned him down. Menard'sMore >>
Menard's attorney says Menard categorically denies the claims by Tomisue Hilbert.More >>
The Supreme Court says states cannot require would-be voters to prove they are U.S. citizens before using a federal registration system designed to make signing up easier.More >>
States can't demand proof of citizenship from people registering to vote in federal elections unless they get federal or court approval to do so, the Supreme Court ruled Monday in a decision complicating efforts in...More >>
One of Smithfield Foods' largest shareholders says a $4.72 billion takeover bid from China's largest meat producer falls short of what the company would be worth if sold off piece by piece.More >>
One of Smithfield Foods Inc.'s largest shareholders says a $4.72 billion takeover bid from China's largest meat producer falls short of what the company would be worth if sold off piece by piece.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 5:05 PM EDT2013-06-17 21:05:53 GMT
The show Here Comes Honey Boo Boo is returning with a "Watch 'n Sniff" event. Starting July 17, viewers will have the chance to experience the aromas of the show's McIntyre, Ga., setting, according toMore >>
The show Here Comes Honey Boo Boo is returning with a "watch 'n sniff" event.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 4:49 PM EDT2013-06-17 20:49:15 GMT
The Jeffrey Weisheit murder trial resumed on Monday in Clark County, Indiana. The defense wrapped up with Weisheit taking the stand against the advice of his attorney. Court officials say WeisheitMore >>
The Jeffrey Weisheit murder trial resumed on Monday in Clark County, Indiana. The defense wrapped up with Weisheit taking the stand against the advice of his attorney.More >>
A former hitman who admits killing 20 people is expected to take the stand at the trial of reputed gangster James "Whitey" Bulger (BUHL'-jur).More >>
An ex-gangster who admitted killing 20 people was unemotional Monday when describing his line of work at the trial of his former partner, James "Whitey" Bulger, but called himself heartbroken when he learned that Bulger had...More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 4:06 PM EDT2013-06-17 20:06:29 GMT
Former NFL star Chad Johnson is being released immediately from jail after apologizing to a judge for lack of respect when he slapped his attorney on the backside in court last week. Broward County CircuitMore >>
Broward County Circuit Judge Kathleen McHugh accepted Johnson's apology Monday and reduced his jail term from 30 days to seven days.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 4:00 PM EDT2013-06-17 20:00:50 GMT
(RNN) – Edward Snowden gave a clear warning to the U.S. government Monday: Neither his incarceration or death would prevent the release of information he gathered on "unconstitutional acts." "Truth isMore >>
Edward Snowden, the source of NSA leaks on PRISM and other American surveillance programs, gave answers for nearly two hours in a live online chat with The Guardian Monday.More >>
North Korea's top government body is proposing high-level nuclear and security talks with the United States days after a planned meeting with rival South Korea collapsed.More >>
After months of threatening to wage a nuclear war, North Korea did an about-face Sunday and issued a surprise proposal to the United States, its No. 1 enemy: Let's talk.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 1:43 PM EDT2013-06-17 17:43:53 GMT
The Evansville Police Department says witnesses saw a truck run a red light and hit a scooter at Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and Vine St. Monday morning. The person on the scooter was taken to the hospital,More >>
The person on the scooter was taken to the hospital with what police say looks to be a broken leg and possible head injuries.More >>
A 40-year-old Henderson man was cited for operating under the influence early Saturday morning after police say he wrecked his truck into the wall of East Heights Elementary School and walked home.More >>
According to a Jasper Police report, 39-year-old Charles Kline of Loogootee became impatient with the slow flow of traffic and began tailgating and swerving in the southbound lane of Newton StreetMore >>
Organizers say four of the cabin donors will be present, some having flown in from across the country. The first camper from 1940 will also be present.More >>
An Otwell man was cited for traffic violations after the trailer he was pulling came unhitched from his pickup truck and rolled into the path of an oncoming semi, causing it to crash.More >>
This organization's visit marks the Sixth consecutive year that volunteers from 10 different states have helped low income people in our community. More >>
Texas Department of Public safety troopers and Texas Rangers are still investigating a case in which a 37-year-old woman allegedly got into an auto accident, jumped a guard rail with her 6-year-old daughter, and tried to drown the little girl in a creek Saturday.More >>
You can hear live music from local musicians at this summer's Dig Into Music concert series at Central Library. All performances begin at 7:00 pm and take place in the Library's lobbyMore >>
A Huntingburg man was arrested on Monday after police say he inhaled toxic vapors that caused him to black out while driving and crash into parked cars. More >>
Many violators have refused to return INDOT's calls or sign for certified letters. Time is limited for these drivers to set up a payment plan as they will be referred to the Prosecutor in the near future. More >>
Terry Dillon of Danville, Ind., weighed in four bass totaling 13 pounds, 15 ounces Saturday to win the Walmart Bass Fishing League Hoosier Division event on Lake Patoka.More >>
The W.C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival kicks off this Saturday in Central Park with the "Taste of Henderson" barbecue, live music, the William Branaman Street Strut People's Parade and several other events.More >>
Police say they learned Michael Jones had ordered a woman who worked there to leave the building unlocked at the end of business hours Saturday. More >>
They are looking for local farmers and individuals who might be interested in selling their produce, flowers, plants, baked goods, meat, and other homemade/handcrafted items.More >>
An annual bike ride in Posey County that raises money to help homeless pets is looking for riders and sponsors. Pedaling for Pups is a Recreational Ride scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 21. More >>
The project involves patching along Interstate 64 at the Wabash River bridge and ion Herrin Road from west of Collins Road to Prosperity Avenue.More >>
Kevin Williams admitted in court that he engaged in a lengthy scheme to defraud the victim, by stealing her money while she was alive and altering her will and trust documents so that he would stand to inherit more of her money upon her demise.More >>
The new owner says she's aiming to open the family-friendly restaurant on June 15, though that date isn't official yet. She plans to offer homemade pasta as well as thin crust pizza with fresh toppings.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:34 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:34:44 GMT
Four people have charged for holding a mother and her child captive for years. Jordie Callahan, Jessica Hunt, Daniel J. Brown and a fourth person are accused of engaging in human trafficking. AccordingMore >>
Four people have been arrested for holding a mother and her child captive for years in Ashland.
According to the charges, the suspects used beatings, threats of death and threats of attacks from pit bulls and large snakes to hold a woman and her child against their will for two years.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:24 PM EDT2013-06-19 01:24:58 GMT
The mayor of Louisville, Ky., is among those in 18 cities, including New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, who are reviving a push against letting government food vouchers be used to buy soda and other sugaryMore >>
In a letter to congressional leaders Tuesday, the mayors say it's "time to test and evaluate approaches limiting" the use of the subsidies for sugar-laden beverages.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:42 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:42:13 GMT
A Kentucky State Police spokesman says it appears more than one person was involved in the ambush slaying of a Bardstown police officer. State police Master Trooper Norman Chaffins said Tuesday thatMore >>
The 33-year-old K-9 officer was gunned down on May 25 after he got out of his cruiser to pick up tree limbs on a highway exit ramp.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:37 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:37:48 GMT
The village board in the Chicago suburb of Wheeling is to consider an ordinance prohibiting assault weapons. Village attorney James V. Ferolo says he will present trustees with a draft of an ordinanceMore >>
The Daily Herald reports (http://bit.ly/18WDsqQ) a majority of Wheeling trustees supported considering the ordinance.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 8:41 PM EDT2013-06-18 00:41:37 GMT
The location of former Teamsters head Jimmy Hoffa's body will apparently remain a mystery for at least one more night. Federal agents who spent Monday digging around in a suburban Detroit field whereMore >>
The search site is in Oakland Township, about 25 miles north of Detroit.More >>
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