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Severe weather possible Monday and Tuesday. Here's what forecasters are saying.

2 weeks ago | thegleaner.com | Ryan Reynolds

It's May in the Tri-State, which means it's severe storm season. After an outbreak last Friday that mostly impacted Southern Illinois and Western Kentucky, storm chances return Monday and Tuesday to the region. Here's what the National Weather Service is saying about the forecast, timing and strength of the storms.
UPDATES: Tornado watch issued for the Tri-State

3 weeks ago | thegleaner.com | Sarah Loesch |Jon Webb |Houston Harwood |MaCabe Brown |Ryan Reynolds |Thomas B. Langhorne

The National Weather Service is predicting an outbreak of severe storms Friday in the Tri-State. The Storm Prediction Center has placed the region in a "moderate risk" zone. 3:25 p.m.: Tornado watch issued for Tri-StateNoon: Hurricane-force winds, baseball-sized hail, and significant tornadoes possible this eveningThe National Weather Service provided a grim update on Friday's chances for severe weather.
Toyota Indiana names new president

3 weeks ago | thegleaner.com | Thomas Langhorne

EVANSVILLE — Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) announced Wednesday that Jason Puckett will become president of Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana effective Monday. TMNA said Puckett also will serve as group vice president of Manufacturing Region 2, which includes Toyota Motor Manufacturing Missouri (Toyota Missouri) and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Tennessee (Toyota Tennessee). Puckett's career with Toyota stretches back to 1997, according to TMNA.
Coroner identifies Evansville man shot and killed during reported burglary

3 weeks ago | thegleaner.com | Houston Harwood

EVANSVILLE — The Vanderburgh County Coroner's Office released the name of a man who was shot and killed Tuesday as he and two others allegedly attempted to burglarize an Evansville home. In a news release published Wednesday morning, the coroner's office publicly identified the man as 22-year-old Mekhi Anthony Maxwell, of Evansville, who was pronounced dead at the scene of the shooting in the 3000 block of Sweetser Avenue.
Former Evansville banker bilked $158k from customer accounts, prosecutors allege

3 weeks ago | thegleaner.com | Houston Harwood

Dekoda S. Clark is alleged to have made more than $142,000 in withdrawals from Regions Bank customer accounts and thousands more in purchases using customer debit cards. EVANSVILLE — Federal prosecutors accused a former Evansville banker of stealing more than $158,000 from customers’ accounts between 2023 and 2024, writing in a criminal complaint this month that he used a portion of the funds to purchase laptops, a 65-inch television and a drone.
Among those ICE arrested in Evansville is a man with previous deportation, warrants

1 month ago | thegleaner.com | Houston Harwood

EVANSVILLE — One of the people federal officers arrested during an immigration enforcement operation in Evansville last week is alleged to have entered the country illegally after a previous removal, according to court records and Department of Justice officials. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Indiana publicly disclosed the man’s name in a news release Thursday, identifying him as 28-year-old Amin Reynosa-Diaz.
Robert Francis Prevost has been named as Pope Francis' successor. Here's what to know.

1 month ago | thegleaner.com | Katie Wiseman |Jorge Ortiz |John Bacon |Kim Hjelmgaard

Katie Wiseman Jorge L. Ortiz John Bacon Kim HjelmgaardUSA TODAY NETWORKThe successor of Pope Francis has been selected. Robert Francis Prevost of Chicago, the first American pope. According to the Vatican, he will go by Leo XIV. Here's what we know. Who is the new pope? The newly elected pope and successor to Pope Francis is Robert Francis Prevost, a Cardinal from Chicago. He is the first American Pope. He has previously worked in St. Louis and studied in Rome, according to his Vatican profile.
History is made with new Pope Leo XIV, first-ever pontiff from US: Recap

1 month ago | thegleaner.com | John Bacon |Jorge Ortiz |Kim Hjelmgaard |Susan Miller |Phaedra Trethan

John Bacon Jorge L. Ortiz Kim Hjelmgaard Susan Miller Phaedra TrethanUSA TODAYCardinal Robert Francis Prevost on Thursday became the first ever pope from the United States, a surprise selection by 133 cardinals from across the globe on the second day of the papal conclave in Rome. The new pontiff, who took the name Leo XIV, greeted the thousands of exuberant faithful and onlookers, many overcome with emotion as he spoke from the red velvet-draped central balcony at St. Peter’s Square.
Bob Baffert odds to win Kentucky Derby with Citizen Bull: What to know

1 month ago | thegleaner.com | John Leuzzi

Bob Baffert looked to have had a slight advantage against other trainers heading to Churchill Downs, with two horses running in the 151st Kentucky Derby. That is betting-wise, at least. After all, the Kentucky Derby is known for its unpredictability. However, following Rodriguez's scratch from the now 19-horse field on Thursday, the Hall of Fame trainer now only has one horse running in his return to Churchill Downs after a three-year suspension at the race track.
Why is the Kentucky Derby 2025 field at 19 horses? Rodriguez, Grande scratched

1 month ago | thegleaner.com | John Leuzzi

In just over 24 hours, horse racing will once again be put on center stage of the entire sports world with the running of the Kentucky Derby. As that build-up and anticipation continues to build up before Saturday's 7:02 p.m. ET post time, some of the biggest storylines include whether Journalism can break breaking a seven-year drought of winning the 1 1/4-mile race as the morning line favorite. Adverse weather conditions are also expected on Derby Day in Louisville at Churchill Downs.