Princeton Man Crashes After Being Clocked by Radar At 135 MPH
A Princeton man is hospitalized with serious injuries at an Evansville hospital after crashing his motorcycle Thursday night during a police pursuit in Gibson County. The driver fled from an Indiana State trooper after he was clocked at 135 miles per hour on US 41. The driver won't be identified until charges are filed...
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Indiana Gas/Diesel & EV Prices (Friday)
The Triple-A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Friday stood at $2.73 a gallon, the same as Thursday, and 20¢ lower than Friday's national average. It was also 13¢ lower than a week ago, 5¢ lower than a month ago, and 22¢ lower than a year ago. Triple-A says the average price of ...
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Tornado Damage Reported in Crawford Co., IL
Portions of Crawford County, Illinois, are still recovering from Thursday's tornado. According to sister station WTYE in Robinson, authorities confirmed tornado touchdowns causing damage to 12-15 properties, including at least two total losses. Fortunately, no fatalities have been reported, though one person was hospit...
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Vincennes Man Accused of Rape Returned to Jail from Work Release
After a hearing in Knox Circuit Court on Thursday, a Vincennes man accused of rape is back in jail awaiting trial. Knox County Prosecutor Dirk Carnahan says that following a mistrial, the attorney for 54-year-old Jack Washington Jr. requested that his client be released. Washington was being held on a $50,000 cash only...
Feb 19, 2026
89-Mile Pursuit ends in Gibson County, Two Arrested
State Police arrested two Evansville residents Tuesday morning following an 89-mile pursuit on Interstate 69 from Bloomington to Gibson County. A state trooper attempted to stop a pick-up truck for speeding; however, the driver fled at speeds of up to 100 mph. Stops sticks and Gibson County Sheriff's deputy using the P...
Feb 17, 2026
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Sullivan Co.
The Indiana Board of Animal Health reports a turkey flock in Sullivan County has been quarantined due to the detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. Over 45,600 turkeys ae in the flock. A 10-kilometer Control Area includes portions of Sullivan County. A 20-kilometer Surveillance Zone includes portions of Sulliv...
Feb 15, 2026
Charges Filed in Dubois County Cold Case
Dubois County Prosecutor Beth Schroeder says investigators have identified "Baby Doe," an infant found deceased at the Monastery Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand in 1987, more than four decades later. Charges of murder and voluntary manslaughter have been filed against the child's biological mother. Her nam...
Feb 13, 2026
Fort Branch Man Arrested on Multiple Charges Following Princeton Traffic Stop
The Gibson County Sheriff's Office arrested a Fort Branch man on multiple charges Wednesday following a traffic stop on the courthouse square in Princeton. The deputy began an investigation after suspecting 35-year-old Joshua Hemmings was under the influence. Gibson County Ambulance responded to the scene to check Hemm...
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Ground Broken at WestGate Academy for New National Security Industrial Hub
Bloomfield is set to become a hub for a major national defense project that leaders say could bring thousands of high-paying jobs to southern Indiana. Ground was broken at WestGate Academy for a new National Security Industrial Hub led by the American Center for Manufacturing & Innovation at Crane Naval Base. The c...
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Bill Strengthening Indiana's ban on sanctuary policies Close to Being Sent to Governor
A bill supporters say strengthens Indiana's ban on sanctuary policies is one vote away from heading to Mike Braun. Senate Bill 76 would require local law enforcement agencies to honor ICE detainer requests and bar cities, schools, and colleges from limiting immigration enforcement allowed under state or federal law. Au...
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Possible Tornado Reported Near Bloomington
A possible tornado hit Bloomington Thursday night, damaging homes, a bank, the county airport, a Kia dealership, and the local Humane Association shelter. Roofs were torn off homes on Fieldstone Boulevard, fences and powerlines were down, and over 2,000 customers lost electricity. The Humane Association confirmed all a...
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DCH Lifts Temporary Visitor Restrictions
Daviess Community Hospital has lifted its temporary visitor restrictions following a sustained decline in regional respiratory illness cases. The measures-implemented during peak respiratory illness season-limited visits from symptomatic individuals and restricted visitors under age 16 to protect vulnerable patients an...
Feb 19, 2026
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Video shows terrifying moment avalanche slams into passenger train near ski resort
An avalanche cascaded down an Alpine mountainside near Zermatt, Switzerland, on Tuesday, before slamming into a train. No injuries were reported.
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As war losses near 2 million, Russia accused of trafficking foreign recruits from Africa, Asia
As the Ukraine war nears its fifth year, a new report alleges Russia is recruiting vulnerable foreign nationals through deceptive tactics that may amount to human trafficking.
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Iran rebuilding nuclear program despite Trump talks, opposition figure claims
Iran is reportedly working to rebuild nuclear sites damaged during June 22 "Midnight Hammer" operation as the regime participates in Geneva talks.
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Iran possibly repositions strike drones amid Russia drills in Strait, expert says
Defense expert Cameron Chell called Iran's military moves a "calculated escalation" as U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drones with strike capabilities were reportedly spotted in the region.
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Iraq War flashbacks? Experts say Trump's Iran buildup signals pressure campaign, not regime change
U.S. forces surged into the Middle East amid Iran tensions, drawing comparisons to 2003 Iraq War buildup. Military experts say the intent differs fundamentally.
Feb 19, 2026
Photos capture devastation after Chile truck explosion kills at least 4, damages at least 50 vehicles
Images captured the aftermath of a truck explosion in Santiago, Chile on Thursday that killed four people, injured 17 and damaged at least 50 vehicles.
Feb 19, 2026
NATO country orders citizens to immediately evacuate Iran, warning 'possibility of a conflict is very real'
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warns citizens to immediately flee Iran, saying "the possibility of a conflict is very real" amid escalating tensions.
Feb 19, 2026
Top US military commander visits Venezuela, meets new leader following operation to capture Maduro
U.S. Southern Command leader makes visit to Venezuela after Nicolás Maduro's capture, meeting with interim leaders in Caracas to discuss security cooperation.
Feb 19, 2026
Russia urges Iran, 'all parties' in Middle East to show restraint amid US military buildup
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov is calling on Iran and "all parties" in the Middle East to show restraint as the U.S. continues military buildup.
Feb 19, 2026
Zelenskyy dismisses Putin's 'historical s---' in peace talks as 'delay tactic,' urges focus on ending the war
Ukrainian president suggested Geneva talks with Russia produced limited progress, accusing Moscow of stalling peace negotiations through historical arguments.
Feb 19, 2026





