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3 new COVID-19 cases reported in local Ill. counties
No new deaths came out of our Illinois area.
COVID-19 Crisis Response Fund announces 15th, 16th round of allocations
To date, officials tell us more than $5.7 million has been raised toward their $6 million goal.
Ind. reports 16 new COVID deaths statewide
Friday, the Indiana State Department of Health reported 925 new COVID-19 cases and 16 more deaths.
Green River District reports 33 new COVID-19 cases
No new deaths were reported in the Green River District.
Ky. Gov. Beshear: State plans to follow new CDC mask guidelines for vaccinated individuals
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s updated guidance on mask wearing allows fully vaccinated people to stop wearing masks outdoors in crowds and in most indoor settings.
Evansville Catholic schools report 1 new positive COVID-19 case
The Diocese gives regular updates.
New addiction recovery center opening in Madisonville
Officials with BrightView’s Madisonville addiction treatment center say they can serve more than 700 area residents.
1 new COVID-19 death, 6 more cases reported in local Ill. counties
A new death was reported in Wayne County.
Ind. reports 5 new COVID deaths; vaccines now available for 12+
On Thursday, the Indiana State Department of Health reported 900 new COVID-19 cases and five more deaths.
Kentucky childcare, early education facilities receive $4.3 million in pandemic relief
Officials say that funding will provide necessary childcare and learning services during the coronavirus pandemic.
‘Long hauler’ long-term effects: When will taste & smell return?
A Kentucky woman’s COVID-19 illness has turned into a nearly 6-month-long battle. Her sense of smell is still not normal.
4 new local COVID-19 cases reported in Ill.
No new deaths were reported in our Illinois area.
Gov. Beshear: Vaccination sites can administer Pfizer vaccine to children 12+ Thurs.
The Green River District reported 40 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday.
Ind. parents can register children 12+ Thurs. after CDC gives green light on Pfizer vaccine
Tuesday, the Indiana State Department of Health reported 852 new COVID-19 cases and 10 more deaths.
Doctors deliver stern warning to expectant mothers
"If you are pregnant, you should be strongly considering receiving the vaccine.”
Tri-State schools & parents react to Pfizer age 12-15 vaccine approval
Schools in Western Kentucky say they’re waiting on more information from the CDC to see how this news will shape next school year.
Indiana restoring work-search rule for jobless benefits
Gov. Eric Holcomb signed an executive order Tuesday that puts the job search requirement back in place starting June 1.
3 new COVID-19 cases reported in local Ill. counties
No new deaths were reported in our Illinois area.
Green River District reports 1 new COVID-19 death, 54 more cases
1 new death, 36 additional cases reported in Hopkins Co. over the past week
Ind. reports 15 new COVID deaths
Tuesday, the Indiana State Department of Health reported 687 new COVID-19 cases and 15 more deaths.
Evansville’s mobile vaccine clinic hitting road again Tuesday
You don’t need an appointment for the mobile clinic.
No plans for more EVSC vaccination clinics following FDA’s 12 & up authorization
Earlier this year, EVSC partnered with the Vanderburgh Health Department to vaccinate students 16 and up, holding clinics at each area high school.
Events back on the calendar in Madisonville this summer
The city of Madisonville is getting ready for some summer events.
Kentucky Lottery offers coupon for getting COVID-19 vaccines
If you get a COVID-19 vaccine you could also get a shot at winning $225,000.
No new COVID-19 cases reported in local Ill. counties
The state map removed one reported case from Wabash County.
Ky. to receive over $2.1B from American Rescue Plan Act
No new deaths were reported in the district.
All area Ind. counties have 3 or fewer new COVID cases
Monday, the Indiana State Department of Health reported 607 new COVID-19 cases and one more death.
Warrick Co. mother advocating for genetic testing after life-saving experience
For Mother’s Day this year, one local woman is urging others to take advantage of genetic testing after her own experience could have saved her life.
Ky. reports 195 new COVID-19 cases
The governor confirms 1,867,037 people have received at least their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in Kentucky.
2 new COVID-19 cases reported in Wayne Co.
Sunday, Illinois health officials reported 1,741 new COVID-19 cases and 30 more deaths.
Ind. reports 1 new COVID-19 death in Vanderburgh Co., 12 deaths statewide
Sunday, the Indiana State Department of Health reported 913 new COVID-19 cases and 12 more deaths.
Illinois plans to loosen COVID-19 restrictions on May 14
Gov. J.B Pritzker says limits will increase at museums, theaters, gyms, offices and stores to 60% capacity, starting on Friday, May 14.
26 new COVID-19 cases reported in Green River District
Saturday, the Green River District reported 26 more COVID-19 cases.
Ind. reports 9 new COVID-19 cases in Vanderburgh Co.
Saturday, the Indiana State Department of Health reported 1,056 new coronavirus cases and eight more deaths.
Illinois to loosen capacity restrictions next week
Illinois will further lift coronavirus pandemic restrictions this month including increasing capacity limits at museums, events and gyms.
Newburgh doctor assists with COVID-19 crisis in India
India's healthcare system is struggling to handle the influx of COVID-19 patients, but a local doctor is doing all he can to help.
Kentucky businesses prepare as capacity restrictions begin to loosen
Following Gov. Andy Beshear’s recent change on capacity limits, businesses could be getting a lot busier.
Gov. Beshear: State collects record sales tax for April, signaling possible economic surge
The governor says this reflects growing consumer spending, as well as shows another indication that Kentucky’s economy is surging.
4 new COVID-19 cases reported in local Ill. counties
No new deaths were reported in our area.
Ind. reports 1 new COVID death in Gibson Co., 17 statewide
Friday, the Indiana State Department of Health reported 1,189 new coronavirus cases and 17 new deaths.
Tri-State shows appreciation for nurses on National Nurses Day
Nurse are finding joy a year after the COVID-19 pandemic rocked their world.
In-person visitation now allowed at Hopkins Co. Jail
Visitors must still wear their masks and the jail has blocked off every other booth for social distancing.
American Airlines resumes flights from EVV to Chicago
Flights from Evansville Regional Airport to O’Hare International Airport in Chicago were suspended last spring due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Faith leaders in Evansville observe ‘Day of Prayer’
Representatives from several faiths took part in an event at the Four Freedoms Monument.
Wayne Co. health officials starting vaccine call list for 12-17 year olds
Of those newly reported cases, two are in Wayne County, two are in White County, and two are in Wabash County.
Ky. Gov. Beshear: All events hosting 1,000 people or fewer can increase to 75% capacity on May 28
The governor revealed that all indoor and outdoor events holding 1,000 people or less can be held at 75% capacity, starting on Friday, May 28.
Ind. reports 19 new COVID cases in Vanderburgh Co., 6 new deaths statewide
Thursday, the Indiana State Department of Health reported 1,261 new coronavirus cases and 6 new deaths.
Ascension St. Vincent Evansville: Ages 12-15 should go to vaccine clinic for Pfizer shot when approved
The Pfizer vaccine could be approved by the FDA as early as next week for 12-15 year olds.
Evansville opens mobile vaccine clinic in METS bus
The first will be on Wednesday during a Feed Evansville Community Food Share event at Hartke Pool.
Ky. Gov. Beshear reports 710 new COVID-19 cases
The positivity rate currently stands at 3.57% statewide.
4 new COVID-19 cases reported in local Ill. counties
No new deaths were reported in our area.
Ind. reports 21 new COVID cases in Vanderburgh Co.
Wednesday, the Indiana State Department of Health reported 1,160 new coronavirus cases and 10 new deaths.
8 new COVID-19 cases reported in local Ill. counties
No new deaths were reported in our area.
More mobile vaccine sites announced in W. Ky.
FEMA has announced the mobile vaccine sites for Western Kentucky for the rest of the week.
Green River District reports 4 new COVID-19 deaths & 54 additional cases
Officials say two of those deaths are being reported from the state audit of death certificates.
Ind. reports new COVID death in Vanderburgh and Gibson counties
Tuesday, the Indiana State Department of Health reported 824 new coronavirus cases and 12 new deaths.
Deaconess doctor talks COVID-19 variants
The United States restricts travel from India this week as the country battles a massive COVID-19 variant outbreak.
Mobile vaccine clinics planned in Daviess Co.
One is set for Tuesday and another on Thursday.
Officials report 2 new COVID-19 cases in our local Ill. counties
No new deaths were reported in our area.
Health officials report 21 new COVID-19 cases at Henderson Co. Jail
The Green River District is reporting two new coronavirus-related deaths and 36 additional cases on Monday.
5 out of 8 local Ind. counties show no new COVID cases
Monday, the Indiana State Department of Health reported 812 new coronavirus cases and one new death.
Travel industry bouncing back with many planning summer vacations
After more than a year of limited vacations booked, the travel industry is finally getting back on its feet.