Thunderbolts Defeat Mayhem in Macon
Evansville team wins first of two games against Macon this weekend
Girls Memorial defeats Mt. Vernon in high school basketball matchup
Showplace Cinemas East IMAX Theater Closing for Major Upgrade
Lifestyle
Students Earn Major Scholarships in 2026 UE Challenge
High school teams awarded over $1 million in scholarships at the 10th annual University of Evansville Changemaker Challenge

Grace Care Services Reaffirms Commitment to High-Quality Senior Care in Evansville
A compassionate caregiver provides personalized support, ensuring that seniors receive the highest quality of care right at home.
EPD Officer Saves Boy with Down Syndrome
Cold temperatures turned scary for an Evansville family when they couldn't get their son inside after his surgery.
Weather
Icy Spots Possible During Evansville Morning Commute
Scattered flurries and overcast skies expected throughout the day

Refreezing Leads to Slick Spots on Evansville Roads
Colder temperatures and scattered clouds expected in the coming days
Ohio River Freezes For The First Time Since 1978
Rare sight not seen in Evansville since 1978 as intense cold snap grips the region.
Crime
Mt. Vernon man accused of jumping from moving car to avoid arrest
Suspect allegedly fled police and caused property damage in Evansville, Indiana

Two Dogs Rescued from Abandoned Evansville Apartment
Police say the dogs were visibly shaking and jumping over objects, including a chainsaw on the floor.
Drunk Driver Crashes Into Evansville Bus
Kelsea Conrand faces multiple charges after incident at intersection
Sports
Evansville Purple Aces face Northern Iowa on 6-game skid
Evansville looks to snap its losing streak against the Panthers

Northern Iowa Hosts Bradley After Hornseth's Big Game
The teams meet for the first time this season after Northern Iowa's win over Evansville.
Peoria Rivermen's historic run ends with first loss
The SPHL team's 12-game win streak and 18-0-1 unbeaten streak was snapped by Evansville on February 4, 2026.
Politics
Former Indiana Rep. Lee Hamilton, leader of Sept. 11 panel, dies
Hamilton was a leading foreign affairs voice during three decades in Congress and helped oversee investigations of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

Former Rep. Lee Hamilton of Indiana, congressional overseer of US foreign affairs, dies at 94
The longtime Democratic congressman was a leading voice on foreign policy and helped investigate the 9/11 attacks and Iran-Contra scandal.
Former Indiana Rep. Lee Hamilton, leader of Sept. 11 panel, dies
Hamilton was a leading foreign affairs voice during three decades in Congress and helped oversee investigations of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.