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Evansville man accused of battering 4-month-old
Evansville police arrested a man Monday and accused him of battering a 4-month-old.
Evansville marks 75th anniversary of national...
Seventy-five years ago this week, the Ohio River at Evansville crested at 53.74 feet - 19 feet above flood stage.
Council members argued at bar prior to complaint
A complaint filed last week claiming Evansville councilman Al Lindsey drank before returning to duty as a firefighter Jan. 23 was spurred by a verbal fight that erupted at a bar that night with Councilwoman Missy Mosby.
Aces will play Western Illinois in BracketBuster...
The University of Evansville men's basketball team will host Western Illinois in a Sears BracketBuster game on Saturday, Feb. 18 at the Ford Center.
Pizza delivery man said he was robbed
Evansville police said they're investigating a robbery of a pizza delivery man Sunday night.
Runs not enough for UE women as SIU wins by 14
With Samantha Heck scoring eight of her 21 points in the first seven minutes of the second half, the University of Evansville women's basketball team overcame a nine-point halftime deficit against Southern Illinois on Saturday.
Officials: Fire at former West Side fraternity...
Evansville Fire Department officials are investigating what they believe was an arson at an unoccupied home early Saturday.
Evansville Lutheran alumni share memories,...
A lot has changed since 1972, when a gallon of gas cost about 55 cents and a pair of Wrangler jeans could be had for $12.
UE women fall to Salukis, 74-60
With Samantha Heck scoring eight of her 21 points in the first seven minutes of the second half, the University of Evansville women's basketball team overcame a nine-point halftime deficit against Southern Illinois on Saturday.
Red Cross schedules January blood drives in...
January is National Blood Donor Month and a challenging period for blood collection.
Ryan leads Aces to third-straight victory
Colt Ryan scored all 29 of his points in the second half as the University of Evansville men's basketball team beat host Northern Iowa 76-65 on Sunday night.
New Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke promises fast...
Shortly after being sworn in as Evansville's 34th mayor Sunday afternoon, Lloyd Winnecke said in his inaugural remarks that this week will be rife with changes that will move the city forward.
IceMen fall to Wichita 7-5, drop to fourth place...
Wichita's Matt Summers scores a hat trick as the Thunder beat the Evansville IceMen in front of a crowd of 6,402 at the Ford Center on Friday night
UE's Cox won't let sore knee slow him down
With Missouri Valley Conference action under way, Ned Cox is determined he's not going to let the condition of his right knee become another issue for the University of Evansville basketball team.

Judge rules in favor of EVSC in netbook case
A judge has ruled that the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp. does not have to pay the balance of its contract to lease netbook computers for which it is suing the manufacturer, claiming a design flaw caused many of them to become damaged.
For cMoe celebrants, New Year's arrived at noon
Outside the Koch Children's Museum of Evansville just before noon Saturday, the last day of 2011, it seemed like any regular Saturday morning. But inside, dozens of children stood with gaping mouths and gazing eyes as they watched "the cMoe ball" drop.
For its 200th birthday, Evansville plans a...
The new year brings plans for the celebration of Evansville's 200th birthday.
Aces race past Salukis in MVC opener
What was dangerously close to being Colt Ryan's third turnover in less than a minute instead resulted in a timely shot by the junior guard that went a long way toward re-energizing his University of Evansville teammates Thursday night.
Indiana State rolls past UE women
Indiana State played the percentages on Friday night while pulling away to a 73-54 women's basketball victory over the University of Evansville.
Opportunity, not agenda, charted course for...
Many of Mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel’s most visible impacts on the City of Evansville were not promised he made during his campaign for office, and accomplishments like the Ford Center, sewer construction were
A miracle, courtesy of Mr. G.
Thanks to Mr. G, the anonymous benefactor of area charitable causes, Heather Wade was able to make her son's wish of seeing the Ritzy's Fantasy of Lights in Evansville's Garvin Park come true
Medical professionals sought for emergency reserve...
Press County health and emergency management officials are recruiting local medical professionals to become volunteer members of the newly created Vanderburgh County Medical Reserve Corps. The volunteers will be organized and trained to respond more effectively to a variety of major disasters that could impact the Evansville area.
IceMen back in second after first-rate win
The second choice to guard the nets for the Evansville IceMen most of the season, rookie goaltender Bryan Gillis came up with another first-rate performance Friday night in what had to be viewed as a must-win scenario.
Winnecke names former Mayor Lloyd to serve as...
Former Evansville Mayor Russ Lloyd Jr., will serve as city controller, or head of city finances, when the administration of Republican Mayor-elect Lloyd Winnecke takes office Jan. 1.
Domestic dispute leads to drug arrests
Evansville police officers arrested two people for suspected cocaine possession after responding to a domestic violence call Thursday.
Evansville man accused of forcing himself on...
An Evansville man faces two preliminary counts of child molesting for allegedly trying to force himself on a 12-year-old girl.
Bloomington developer looking to take over stalled...
The Evansville Redevelopment Commission will hear a proposal Wednesday by a Bloomington, Ind., developer to take over a sidetracked project to renovate the former Hotel McCurdy on the city's riverfront into luxury condominiums.
Robber wanted money, but settled for cigarettes
Evansville police were searching Thursday evening for an armed robber who entered Charlie's Food Mart at 1400 N. Main St. about 7:05 p.m. and demanded money but got only a pack of cigarettes.
RANDY BEARD COLUMN: Aces hope they don't lose...
Marty Simmons was tempted to let his inner Grinch come out by canceling a four-day Christmas break for his University of Evansville basketball players.
IceMen will get well-deserved rest after home game...
Tonight's home game against the Texas Brahmas is the only thing standing in the way of what could be a relaxing holiday weekend for the Evansville IceMen.
Komets take over first place while beating IceMen
A second-period surge by the Evansville IceMen on Friday night wasn't enough to break the momentum of the Fort Wayne Komets, who skated out of the Ford Center with a 5-3 victory over their division rivals in the Central Hockey League.
Aces hope to use Tennessee Tech game as...
Two games from opening Missouri Valley Conference play, Colt Ryan and his University of Evansville basketball teammates are getting a little ahead of themselves.
New VA clinic in Evansville open, ready for...
At 95,000 square feet, the new Department of Veterans Affairs health care center on Evansville's East Side dwarfs its previous location on Walnut Avenue.
Suspect in knife attack reportedly suffering PTSD
Mount Vernon, Ind., man who slashed two Downtown Evansville bar owners with a knife early Friday morning told police he was having problems because of his military service in Iraq, according to an Evansville Police Department report.
IceMen hoping to whip Komets' tail | RANDY BEARD...
For those who dare dream of one day making professional hockey a little hotter ticket in Evansville, more nights like tonight can't hurt.
Mallory Ladd transferring to play basketball at...
Former Memorial High standout leaving Valparaiso to return home to Evansville
Man robbed at gunpoint outside his home
A man reported that he was robbed at gunpoint Wednesday night after returning to his home at 913 Washington Ave., according to an Evansville Police Department report.
Winnecke says Mike Connelly will be Evansville's...
Connelly has been on the Evansville Fire Department for 17 years. He is currently assigned to a fire suppression role with the Rescue Squad at Hose House No. 1 and is a team leader on the Hazardous Materials Response Team.
Degrees conferred to 76 University of Evansville...
Pedro Ornelas sat inside the University of Evansville's Student Fitness Center on Wednesday afternoon clutching a rhinestone tiara, holding onto it for his daughter.

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