law enforcement

If you're interested in a rewarding career in law enforcement, the Evansville Police Department has announced plans to hire new officers.

What makes a state good or bad for police officers, and where does the Tri-State land on this list?

There have been numerous stories in the news lately regarding the increase in Evansville scooter traffic, and subsequently the number of accidents involving scooters, as more and more people in the Tri-State use the two-wheel vehicles to get themselves around town. While scooter operators are required to obey the same traffic laws as those of us driving a car, truck, van, or SUV, the requirements

The online petition looks to persuade Indiana lawmakers to update current state requirements for those who use the motorized two wheelers to travel Evansville roadways.

Were the officers overstepping their bounds, or was the driver just looking to cause trouble just to make a point? Watch the video and decide for yourself.

UPDATE 2:25 p.m. EST: The suspects' names are Azamat Tazhayakov, Dias Kadyrbayev and Robel Phillipos.

6:55 AM ET:  The AP is reporting that the suspects are from Chechnya, and have lived in the US for at least one year. The surviving Boston bomb suspect has been identified as Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 19, of Cambridge, Ma. NBC News is reporting that both suspects are brothers. Sources say that the men may have military experience, according to law enforcement officials. 6:30 AM ET: CNN is reporting that

Special Agent Rick DesLauriers of the FBI, who is leading the investigation of the Boston Marathon bombings, just held a press conference in which he revealed that there are two suspects. The FBI released photographs and video of two men believed to be responsible for the attacks.

The Indiana State Police will take part in a nationwide effort to enforce seat belt usage by motorists like me and you beginning Friday, May 18th through June 3rd.