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Evansville police on Tuesday announced that multiple arrests were made for the July 19 shooting death of Shane Breedlove, a popular local musician and DJ.

One of the first known “rescue missions” was established nationally as early as 1872.

The Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office is warning the public about a phone scam being attempted in the area.

A news release issued Monday afternoon warned of a caller claiming that someone in the household had a warrant for their arrest. The caller knew the correct name of the resident but was unable to provide any identifiable information. They then asked the victim to send money to an account through PayPal in order to "recall" the warrant.

The sheriff's office said that they do not solicit

Evansville City Councilwoman Stephanie Brinkerhoff-Riley called for the resignation of Police Chief Billy Bolin on Monday, citing a federal appeals court’s ruling Friday in a 2012 SWAT raid on a city residence, and other matters.

Recalling a display he recently saw in Terre Haute, the Most Rev. Charles Thompson, bishop of Evansville, told more than 450 educators to love the children first, then teach them.

Check out video from Monday's special Mass on the digital version of this story on the Courier & Press mobile app or at courierpress.com.

One of two Evansville brothers charged with murder in a May 6 fatal shooting will face additional, lesser included charges, when he stands trial Aug. 10.

German American Bancorp says strong revenue growth plus a small increase in expenses equaled an increase in net profits last quarter.

Tuesday evening's National Night Out is one part festival and one part an opportunity for law enforcement and other emergency agencies to "strut their stuff."

Evansville attorney Michael Cox was sworn in as the newest magistrate in Vanderburgh Circuit Court on Monday.