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It wasn't uncommon for Logan Brown to have a smile on his face, even on the worst days.

Mayor Lloyd Winnecke and representatives from the Evansville Parks and Recreation Department and the Ronald McDonald House cut the ribbon a new playground at Wesselman Park that in compliant with the American Disabilities Act.

Owensboro, Kentucky-based First Security Inc. says it saw growth in loans, deposits and overall earnings last quarter.

The defense attorney for Derrick Murray is challenging whether there is probable cause to charge him with murder in the fatal shooting of Shane Breedlove.

The entire region should prepare for a "good soaking" as a cold front moves through the Evansville area starting Wednesday morning, but there should be some dry periods that day as well, a National Weather Service meteorologist said.

Final approval of a $13-$15 million overhaul of North Main Street is expected to come before the Evansville City Council for a final vote on Oct. 12.

A late night fire destroyed the Paradise Package Liquor Store north of Cisne, Illinois. Monday.

Mayor Lloyd Winnecke presented his 2016 budget proposal on Monday to a City Council whose leaders have been leveling full-throated election-year criticism of his handling of city finances.

A public clash over how to pay for a proposed war on housing blight in Evansville turned into a debate Monday on how boldly to strike.

This week, Zach and Noah sat down with Jason Ascher, campaign manager for the Gail Riecken For Mayor campaign, to discuss the impact of social media on elections.