Snuggie is an 8-year-old female black Lab mix. She has waited on a home for several months at the VHS, getting overlooked for younger, flashier-looking dogs. Her adoption fee is reduced to just $50! Contact the Vanderburgh Humane Society at (812) 426-2563 for adoption details!
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Updated Information – Remington Man Dies from Injuries received in US 41 Crash
According to the Vanderburgh County Coroner’s Office, Devin Cyr, 20, of Remington, IN, died this morning from injuries received in yesterday’s crash on US 41 at CR 100 West. Cyr died at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville. His family has been notified.
The following information was released yesterday:
Semi Collides into Two Stopped Vehicles on US 41 at CR 100 West
Gibson County – This afternoon at approximately 3:08 p.m.,  Indiana State Police and several other law enforcement agencies responded to a three vehicle crash on US 41 at CR 100 West that critically injured one driver.
Preliminary investigation revealed two vehicles were stopped at a traffic signal on US 41 southbound at CR 100 West. A tractor-trailer driven by Kent Hayenga, 66, of Linn Grove, IA, was traveling southbound when for unknown reasons failed to stop and collided into the rear of the two stopped vehicles. The tractor-trailer initially collided into a 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor and then into a 2016 Ford Fiesta. Devin Cyr, 20, of Remington, IN, was driving the Mitsubishi. Cyr was trapped inside his vehicle and had to be extricated by Princeton Fire Department. Cyr was taken to Deaconess Hospital in Evansville where he is currently being treated for life threatening injuries. Dylan Barnes, 22, of Mt. Carmel, IL, was driving the Ford Fiesta. He was taken to St. Vincent Hospital where he is currently being treated for non-life threatening injuries. The Ford Fiesta and Mitsubishi Endeavor were totaled. Hayenga was not injured.
US 41 southbound was closed for approximately three hours while troopers investigated this crash.
The investigation is continuing.
Aces and Shockers engage in epic battle on Saturday
Aces fall in both games to the Shockers
WICHITA, Kan. – An exciting day of action saw the University of Evansville softball team drop two games on the road at Wichita State on Saturday. The first saw the Shockers earn a 12-inning 4-3 victory before taking game two by a final of 5-0.
Both teams battled to the finish in game one before the Shockers (30-19, 15-9 MVC) hit the game-winner in the 12th. Michal Luckett got the Mackenzie Wright tied the game at 3-3. Both teams had their chances in extras to take the win, but it was Macklin Hitz coming through as an RBI fielder’s choice gave WSU the 4-3 win.
Florey went the distance for the Purple Aces (20-31, 11-14 MVC), giving up 11 hits while striking out ten. Katie Malone threw four innings of scoreless relief, giving up one hit as she won her 23rd game of the season.
Evansville registered nine hits in the contest with Brittany Hay and Michal Luckett recording two each. Lambert scored two of UE’s four runs.
After throwing four innings in game one, Malone was back in the circle in game two and gave up just two hits as WSU earned a 5-0 win. All five of their runs came in the first inning. Picking up the hits for UE were Lambert and Susan Norris. Ashleigh Downing started the second game, going two innings. Emily Lockhart had a strong effort in relief, shutting out WSU over four innings while giving up just two hits.
TODAY, the series wraps up with an 11 a.m. game.
Sobriety Checkpoint Results for Friday, May 05, 2017
- Sobriety Checkpoint Results for Friday, May 05, 2017
- The Evansville-Vanderburgh County Traffic Safety Partnership conducted a sobriety checkpoint on Friday, May 05, 2017 near the intersection of NW 2nd Street and S. 3rd Avenue.
A total of 86 vehicles were diverted from NW 2nd Street into the checkpoint. The checkpoint ran from 11:00pm to 2:00am.A total of five (5) motorists were arrested, either after entering the checkpoint or after being stopped for a traffic violation before the checkpoint.
Funding for local sobriety checkpoint operations is provided by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) through a grant from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
ARRESTED:
Jacob Roy Anderson (pictured above), 22, of Evansville. Operating a Motor Vehicle while Intoxicated as a Class Misdemeanor (IDNR Conservation Officer)
Mark Allen Pedersen (pictured above), 44, of Evansville. Possession of Paraphernalia as a Class A Misdemeanor, Possession of Marijuana as a Class B Misdemeanor (Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office)
Kyle Jeffrey Rich (pictured above), 22, of Newburgh. Possession of Marijuana as a Class A Misdemeanor, Possession of Paraphernalia as a Class C Misdemeanor. (Evansville Police Department)
Ramon Troy Harvey (pictured above), 37, of Evansville. Operate while Habitual Traffic Violator as a Level 5 Felony, Possession of Methamphetamine as a Level 6 Felony, Possession of Paraphernalia as a Class C Misdemeanor (Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office)
Denver Jo Leonard (pictured above), 32, of Evansville. Possession of Methamphetamine as a Level 6 Felony (Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office)
Presumption of Innocence Notice:Â The fact that a person has been arrested or charged with a crime is merely an accusation. The defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law.
CHANNEL 44 NEWS:
Dry Branch Creek Cleanup Looking for Volunteers
Rough weather and heavy rain means that water levels in Dry Branch Creek are higher than usual. Officials planned to remove the carts that litter the Dry Branch Creek behind North Park Shopping Center this weekend, but they now plan to delay that…
Deer Hunters Donated More Than 65,000 Pounds Of Venison In 2016-17 To Feed Indiana’s Hungry
Deer hunters donated more than 65,000 pounds of venison in 2016-17 to feed Indiana’s hungry through the Sportsmen’s Benevolence Fund, according to the DNR Law Enforcement division. The Sportsmen’s Benevolence Fund administered by DNR Law Enforcement provides grants to Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry, Hunters and Farmers Feeding the Hungry, and the Dubois County Sportsmen Club to pay for processing fees when hunters donate legally harvested deer. The participating organizations notify food banks throughout Indiana when venison is ready to be collected from certified Sportsmen Benevolence Fund butchers. The food banks distribute venison to soup kitchens and food pantries to feed hungry citizens. The average cost per meal is 35 cents. In the 2016-17 hunting season, hunters donated 1,307 deer that were processed into 65,443 pounds of venison, which equates to 261,772 meals. “Once again, the Sportsmen’s Benevolence Fund has met its objectives†DNR Director Cameron F. Clark. “With the Fund’s support and the generosity of Indiana deer hunters, citizens in need will be able to prepare healthy meals with low-fat, high-protein venison.†The totals are comparable to the 2105-16 donations of 1,333 deer and 67,356 pounds of venison. “It’s evident that the desire to donate to this program by our deer hunters continues to be strong,†said Col. Danny L. East, director of DNR Law Enforcement. “Our Indiana deer hunters continue to be valuable partners in carrying out our mission and our programs.†State Sen. Michael Crider, who developed the Sportsmen’s Benevolence Fund when he was director of DNR Law Enforcement, said, “This program provides an opportunity for Indiana hunters to enjoy the outdoors and provide for fellow citizens in need.†|
THE BEST BABYSITTER IS A SAFE SITTER
The next round of SAFE SITTER classes is coming up in June at St. Vincent Evansville. SAFE SITTER is a medically accurate, hands-on class that teaches boys and girls ages 11 to 13 how to handle emergencies when caring for children. Young children cannot always communicate their needs or protect themselves. The babysitter must be able to handle whatever situation arises. SAFE SITTERS learn: what to do when a child chokes, CPR, how to call for emergency help, entertaining children and keeping them safe, babysitting business skills, and basic childcare skills like diapering and feeding.
Class dates are:
Wednesday, June 7
Thursday, June 8
Tuesday, June 13
Wednesday, June 14
Monday, June 26
Safe Sitter classes are available through St. Vincent Outreach Services. A fee of $60 covers the one-day program, student manual, messenger bag and supplies. The program runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with a short ceremony for students and parents starting at 3:15 p.m. Students need to bring a sack lunch.
Class size is limited. Registration is required and may be done through St. Vincent Outreach Services at 812.485.5607