Indiana

Former Brookville police chief killed in Dearborn County motorcycle crash

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 3:54 PM EDT

By FOX19 Digital Staff

The crash happened on Harrison Brookville Road in Brookville around 4 p.m., according to the Dearborn County Sheriff’s Office.

Indiana

David and Angel Schonabaum and Delaina Thurman

Affidavits: Baby nearly dies after being found with more than 50 rat bites, nearly missing fingers

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 2:15 PM EDT

By Jill Lyman and Steve Mehling

Three parents have been arrested in Evansville after police say their six-month-old baby was found nearly eaten alive by rats.

Indiana

Rene Munoz and Alex Gill hadn't seen each other in a year.

Marine surprises daughter with early homecoming and a car in Evansville

Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 11:44 PM EDT

By Brady Williams

16-year-old Alex Gill was surprised to learn she's the new owner of Chevy Camaro. She was shocked to see her Marine dad was waiting for her in the driver's seat.

Indiana

An officer's body camera caught the moment he arrested a man for driving under the influence of...

Video shows DUI arrest of Indiana man on Power Wheels Jeep

Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 6:13 PM EDT

By Ward Jolles

Newly-released body cam and dashcam video shows the moment an Indiana man was arrested for driving a Power Wheels Jeep under the influence of drugs.

Indiana

Boaters enjoying the summer on the sandbar

Sandbar shaping up for a beautiful Labor Day Weekend

Updated: Sep. 3, 2023 at 3:24 PM EDT

By Aaron Chatman

A photo shared by a viewer shows more than 100 boats docked and surrounding the recently formed sandbar.

Indiana

EPD: Man runs out of gas trying to hit victim with car, threatens with knife and crowbar

Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 at 3:15 PM EDT

By WFIE Staff

An Evansville man is facing intimidation charges after police say he threatened others with a knife and a crowbar.

Indiana

Joshua Orrantia, Anthony Boyer, and Ashley Raymer are all facing a list of charges, according...

3 people arrested after road rage shooting in Lawrenceburg

Updated: Aug. 30, 2023 at 5:54 PM EDT

By Jessica Schmidt

One of the suspects took off running into the woods, according to the prosecutor.

Indiana

Parents raising money in Rising Sun to help with school security

Indiana parents raising money to help with school security

Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 6:11 PM EDT

By Tayler Davis

Their goal is to raise $40,000 to make upgrades.

News

The charges stem from a fight that happened during a game involving Laquita Carter’s Cincinnati...

Cincinnati amateur basketball coach arrested after post-game fight caught on video: Court docs

Updated: Aug. 15, 2023 at 5:32 PM EDT

By Payton Marshall and Jared Goffinet

“It was not basketball,” one of the coaches said.

Indiana

Zachary Chetwood was sentenced to nine to 11 years in prison in connection with the May of 2022...

Video shows deputies saving man’s life after he pulls gun on them

Updated: Aug. 14, 2023 at 8:06 PM EDT

By Courtney King

After he was shot, deputies provide first-aid as they await for the ambulance.

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Indiana

3 found dead in car in Indianapolis school parking lot

Updated: Aug. 14, 2023 at 12:03 PM EDT

By The Associated Press

The district said buses were rerouted to avoid the scene.

Indiana

One killed in Dearborn County motorcycle crash

Updated: Aug. 11, 2023 at 5:28 PM EDT

By FOX19 Digital Staff

Sheriff’s deputies responded to the crash site on 1-74 around 3:39 p.m. on Saturday.

Indiana

Couple to retire from running Lawrenceburg Speedway

Updated: Aug. 11, 2023 at 4:01 PM EDT

By FOX19 Digital Staff

They attribute the decision partially to changes in the industry over the past few years.

Indiana

59-year-old dies nearly 1 week after Dearborn County crash

Updated: Aug. 11, 2023 at 1:28 PM EDT

By FOX19 Digital Staff

The crash happened on Interstate 74 last week.

Indiana

Lawrenceburg police looking for driver after report of gunshots fired on highway

Updated: Aug. 10, 2023 at 11:43 AM EDT

By FOX19 Digital Staff

Officers responded to US 50 Monday after a report of gunshots involving two vehicles was made.

Indiana

2 people identified after floodwaters sweep cabin into Indiana creek

Updated: Aug. 3, 2023 at 11:55 AM EDT

By FOX19 Digital Staff

Crews are still searching for a woman who went missing after a cabin was swept away in Brookville Thursday.

Indiana

Officer put on unpaid leave after arrest for child exploitation, voyeurism

Updated: Aug. 2, 2023 at 6:20 PM EDT

By Courtney King

The officer has denied any wrongdoing.

Indiana

Recent high school grad becomes hero for saving 4-year-old girl

Updated: Aug. 1, 2023 at 9:15 PM EDT

By Courtney King

The girl's father started CPR when the 18-year-old lifeguard stepped in.

Indiana

Crews continue to search for Indiana woman after cabin swept into creek

Updated: Jul. 31, 2023 at 12:56 PM EDT

By FOX19 Digital Staff

Crews are still searching for a woman who went missing after a cabin was swept away in Brookville Thursday.

Indiana

Officials: 1 dead, 1 missing after cabin swept into creek

Updated: Jul. 28, 2023 at 10:27 PM EDT

By Kendall Hyde, Simone Jameson and FOX19 Digital Staff

The Franklin County coroner confirms one body was recovered around 1 p.m. Friday.

Indiana

2 rescued from Whitewater River in Indiana

Updated: Jul. 28, 2023 at 10:45 AM EDT

By FOX19 Digital Staff

Authorities have confirmed that no one was hurt.

Indiana

Tri-State officer arrested on child exploitation, voyeurism charges

Updated: Jul. 27, 2023 at 6:24 PM EDT

By Courtney King

He is currently being held on a $100,000 bond.

Indiana

Vevay police officer faces charges involving juveniles

Updated: Jul. 27, 2023 at 6:23 PM EDT

By Mike Schell

He is currently being held on a $100,000 bond.

Indiana

Motorcyclist dies as a result of June crash in Indiana, sheriff says

Updated: Jul. 10, 2023 at 12:38 PM EDT

By FOX19 Digital Staff

The 58-year-old died at UC Medical Center, according to the Hamilton County Coroner's Office.

Indiana

5-year-old accidentally shoots, kills little sister in Indiana

Updated: Jul. 6, 2023 at 10:08 AM EDT

By WRTV staff

Four young children were playing upstairs at the home when the shooting happened.

Indiana

Man dies after becoming pinned underneath off-road vehicle in Indiana

Updated: Jul. 5, 2023 at 3:04 PM EDT

By Jared Goffinet

The crash happened around 8 p.m. on July Fourth.

FOX19 Bright Side

‘I think I hit the max’: Lawrenceburg couple to use lotto winnings for new home

Updated: Jun. 30, 2023 at 10:50 AM EDT

By FOX19 Digital Staff

The couple said they would use the winnings towards a down payment on a house.

Indiana

Indiana trooper struck and killed during pursuit of suspect

Updated: Jun. 29, 2023 at 6:37 AM EDT

By Evan Harris and Gray News staff

The suspect driver involved in the crash and two passengers were taken to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

News

Authorities investigating woman’s death in Dearborn County as a homicide

Updated: Jun. 23, 2023 at 5:48 PM EDT

By FOX19 Digital Staff

The sheriff encourages residents to ‘keep your doors locked and remain vigilant’

Indiana

Woman cutting grass grabbed, forced into garage during rape attempt: Prosecutor

Updated: Jun. 20, 2023 at 1:09 PM EDT

By Courtney King

The man was armed with a knife as he tried to rape the woman, Dearborn County Prosecutor Lynn Deddens explained.

Indiana

EPD: Evansville woman arrested after burning flag, claims to be with ISIS

Updated: Jun. 12, 2023 at 6:42 AM EDT

By Monica Watkins and Robinson Miles

Police say it happened at the Spectrum building on North Fares Avenue just 10 a.m. Sunday.

Indiana

Trailer stolen from church returned after thief apologizes to pastor

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 12:07 AM EDT

By Brady Williams

On Monday, Pastor Tony Metcalf promised to forgive whoever stole his trailer if they returned it. On Wednesday, the thief called him to apologize and take the trailer back.

Indiana

WATCH: Stolen bus goes through Indiana fields as police pursue

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 4:59 PM EDT

By Jared Goffinet

The suspect, 32-year-old Chad Murdock, drove the bus more than 80 miles from Cincinnati and into Indiana, state police said.

Indiana

Driver killed in Dearborn County crash identified

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 11:59 AM EDT

By FOX19 Digital Staff

The crash happened around 10 p.m. on June 4.

Indiana

Fatal crash in Dearborn County

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 8:10 AM EDT

By FOX19 Digital Staff

The man's name was not released

News

Beloved owner of popular Tri-State farm dies in accident, sheriff says

Updated: Jun. 3, 2023 at 10:21 AM EDT

By FOX19 Digital Staff

The family says he passed away doing what he loved.

Indiana

Tri-State woman moving tree off road hit by car, killed

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 6:23 PM EDT

By Courtney King

State police are still investigating.

Indiana

Employees of nearby businesses assist first responders in 7-vehicle crash

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 11:53 AM EDT

By FOX19 Digital Staff

One woman was taken by helicopter to UC Medical Center.

News

Stolen Cincinnati school bus chased into Indiana cornfield, suspect in custody

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 10:44 AM EDT

By Jennifer Edwards Baker, Stefano DiPietrantonio and Jared Goffinet

32-year-old Chad Murdock is under arrest on multiple charges

Indiana

Good Samaritan praised for saving family from house fire

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 12:09 PM EDT

By Simone Jameson

The man said he just did what he thought was right.

Indiana

Man arrested after shooting into Indiana home with people inside: sheriff’s department

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 10:06 PM EDT

By FOX19 Digital Staff

No one was injured in the shooting.

Weather

First Alert Weather Day: Risk increases for strong or severe storms

Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 8:26 AM EDT

By FOX19 NOW Weather Team

The Storm Prediction Center has the Tri-State under a slight risk for severe weather.

FOX19 Bright Side

Indiana middle school students grow their own food

Updated: Apr. 28, 2023 at 4:26 PM EDT

By Jason Maxwell

Some Tri-State students are feasting on greens and herbs grown right in their own school.

News

Rock knocks out semi driver on I-74, sheriff says

Updated: Apr. 24, 2023 at 11:03 PM EDT

By FOX19 Digital Staff

The sheriff’s office says the rock shattered the windshield before hitting the driver.

Indiana

Man identified after ‘intentionally’ driving into Ohio River during police chase

Updated: Apr. 24, 2023 at 4:09 PM EDT

By Jared Goffinet

The driver led police on a chase.

Indiana

Man dies after ‘intentionally’ driving into Ohio River during police chase

Updated: Apr. 21, 2023 at 5:45 PM EDT

By Tayler Davis

The driver led police on a chase.

Indiana

Standoff ends in Dearborn County

Updated: Apr. 20, 2023 at 4:20 PM EDT

By FOX19 Digital Staff

It is unclear what prompted the standoff.

Indiana

Crews continue to search lake for 2 Indiana University students

Updated: Apr. 18, 2023 at 9:58 AM EDT

By FOX19 Digital Staff

Friends tried to help the two men but were unsuccessful.

Indiana

Dozens of Indiana schools switch to virtual learning due to potential bomb threat

Updated: Apr. 14, 2023 at 10:38 AM EDT

By Mary LeBus and Ken Brown

The origin of the threat is still something they are looking into.

News

WATCH: Massive industrial fire prompts evacuation order in eastern Indiana city

Updated: Apr. 11, 2023 at 6:02 PM EDT

By Brian Planalp

The order is expected to last through Wednesday.