Saturday, March 13, 2010

 Local News Headlines from NEWS 25
Huntingburg Man Dies In Crash
HUNTINBURG, IN - A Huntingburg man is killed in a crash involving a semi-tractor trailer this Friday afternoon.

Horses Rescued, Now Recovering
VAND. CO., IN - More than a dozen horses are now in a veterinarian's care. This after their owner is charged with animal cruelty. We have the latest on what will happen to these horses once they are back in good health.

City Council To Vote On Changes to Smoking Ordinance
EVANSVILLE - Evansville's City Council will soon be deciding whether to move forward with more changes to the city's smoking ordinance. Bars and restaurants are exempt from the current ordinance passed in 2006, but the new rules could change that.

Returning to Webster Co. Dog Pound, One Day after Animal Cruelty Charges
WEBSTER CO., KY - One day after NEWS 25 broke the story, we decided to head back to Webster County, to question the Judge Executive about the dog pound. Thursday, Kentucky State Police charged John Dunn, the county's dog warden, with animal cruelty. A day later, the Judge Executive told us it's all a mistake.

OWB vs. BG: 2010 Census More Than Bragging Rights
OWENSBORO - Local leaders want to make sure residents fill out the 2010 Census Form and send it back to get an accurate reading of their city's layout.

Proposed Management Agreement Could Save Evansville $300,000
EVANSVILLE - The City of Evansville has announced it has plans to take over management of Roberts Stadium, The Victory Theater, Mesker Amphitheater and the C.K. Newsome Center next month.  City officials said the move could save taxpayers over $300,000 annually.

Body of Missing Owensboro Woman Found in Creek
DAVIESS CO., KY - Daviess County Coroner Bob Howe told us preliminary autopsy results show Schartung died from drowning, and there were no signs of foul play.   The Sheriff's Office said Schartung's body was found Wednesday night in a creek near Grandview Road.

Leaders Prepare for Caucus to Fill Knight Township Trustee Seat
VANDERBURGH CO., IN - Vanderburgh County Democratic Party Chairman Mark Owen told us a caucus will be held to fill the vacant Knight Township Trustee spot.  He said the caucus must be held within 30 days, but he hopes to fill the position in two weeks.

Haubstadt Town Marshal Arrested, Released on Bond
HAUBSTADT, IN - ISP said Marshal Micah Rulli turned himself in at the Gibson County Jail around 12:30 a.m. Friday. They said he was later released after posting a $2,500 cash bond. Investigators accuse Rulli of turning in unauthorized time cards and taking money that had been seized as evidence.

Evansville Man Arrested on Meth Charges in Pike County
PIKE CO, IN - Indiana State Police said Anthony B. Ulm, 33, of Evansville, was arrested Thursday evening in connection with a meth lab found near the Pike and Gibson County line.

Hoosiers Urged to Help Prevent Flooding
Webster Co. Dog Warden Charged with Animal Cruelty
Fatal Head-on Collision On US 60
Knight Township Trustee Resigns Amid Controversy; State Stepping In
Search For Hit-And-Run Driver Continues
Knight Township Trustee Resigns
Second Hopkins County Robbery Suspect Arrested in Evansville
Overturned Semi-Truck Closes St. Joseph Avenue
13-year-old Daviess Co. Hit-and-Run Victim Passes Away
Authorities Look for Henderson Man Who Ran from Sheriff's Deputy
Madisonville Man Arrested for String of Home Invasion Robberies
HPD Officer Injured in Crash
Eastbound US 60 Owensboro Bypass Work Begins Thursday
Lynnville, IN Under Boil Advisory
Head-on Collision On US 60
Accident on Waterworks Road Sends Two to Hospital
Fire Engulfs Cherry Street Home
Alleged Thief Arrested At Evansville Hospital
OPD: Indiana Fugitive Used Dead Sister's Identity
Evansville Pothole Blitz to Begin in April
Indiana Unemployment Rate Holds at 9.7%
Poll: More Approve of Obama Than Congress
Owensboro Man Faces Drunk Driving Charges after Wreck
The Economy Dominates State of the City Address
Proposed Budget Clears KY House Panel
Rash Of Catalytic Converter Thefts
Rescued Horses Getting Care: Owner Has Been Cited Before
Upgrades Coming To Casino Aztar
What Comes First: Businesses or People?
Early Inmate Release Could Save KY Budget, Could Cause Other Problems
18 Horses Rescued: Owner Facing 13 Charges of Cruelty To Animals
Boaters Keep Back : Is It Far Enough?
Additional OMU Rate Increases Not Ruled Out
Newburgh Awarded $50,000 Grant to Study Downtown
Condition Upgraded for Hospitalized Boating Accident Victim
OPD Investigating Warehouse Fire as Arson
ISP: Be Cautious Dealing with Solicitors
Jasper Police: Man Robbed Cash Advance Store at Gunpoint
Watson Lane Widening Project Begins
Posey Co. Building Commissioner Fired after Drunk Driving Arrest
Local Colleges Agree To Work Together
P&G Recalls 2 Pringles Flavors
EVSC Suspensions Dropping
Hit And Run Suspect Facing Felony Charges
IN Chamber: Portage Shooting Shows Guns Bill is a Bad Idea
U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Military Funeral Protest Case
Obama Appeals for Public Support on Health Care
HPD: Man Stole Car, Fled from Traffic Stop in Evansville
Hoosier Workforce Agency Offers Free Online Courses
Repairs on the US 60 Owensboro Bypass Begin Monday
"The Hurt Locker" Leads Night of Firsts at Academy Awards
Update: Officer Charged with Battery, EVSC Notified Sheriffs
Disorderly Crowd Pepper Sprayed by Police, One Arrested
Woman Causes Disturbance at Henderson Hotel
Sources Say American-Born al-Qaida Arrested in Pakistan
Officer Kills Gunman outside Walmart in East Texas
Seat Belts On School Buses: Not Law In Most States
Michigan City, Ind. Fugitive Arrested in Owensboro
Evansville Man Injures Pedestrian While Driving Intoxicated
Inmate Assaults Jailer with Breast Milk
Witnesses to High-Speed Chase Aid in Arrest
Relive the Final Moments of "The Big E" in Downtown Owensboro
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