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		3 Years Pass And Daughter Still Seeks Justice VANDERBURGH CO., IN - Who murdered Georgia Jean Cook three years ago? That is the question that sadly the police and Cook's family have not yet been able to answer. NEWS 25 takes another look at the cold case and speak with Cook's daughter. Detectives are looking for the tip that will finally lead to an arrest. Father Charged with Murdering Infant OWENSBORO, KY - NEWS 25 is continuing to track the story about an Owensboro baby who died over the weekend in a Louisville hospital. The baby girl's dad, 32-year-old Robert Arvin, was first charged with assault, but now he faces murder charges. Ten-Year Cold Case May be Solved DAVIESS CO., KY - It took more than ten years, but a missing persons case may be solved after a van containing human remains of three people was found Friday night. The van that surfaced in a lake on Friday turned out to be the vehicle the three men were last seen in November 1998. NEWS 25 Follow-up: Jail Dentist Hired VANDERBURGH CO. - NEWS 25 is checking in at the jail to see how the newly hired dentist for the Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office is working out. Deputies tell us having a dentist in house is a safer and cheaper practice. Man & Woman Stab Each Other UPDATED 9:30pm EVANSVILLE - NEWS 25 has learned that an arrest has been made tonight. Police say two people who live in an east side apartment stabbed each other tonight. It happened at the Vann Park Apartments at Vann and Pollack. Police tell us the man and woman were roommates and that each stabbed the other. Voter Registration Is Over And The Numbers Are In EVANSVILLE - Monday was the last day to register to vote in Indiana and Kentucky. If you didn't get in by Monday at 4:30, you're out of luck, unless you have your paperwork postmarked by October 6. We have the registered voter numbers. Owensboro Gas Prices Soar Above Neighboring Cities OWENSBORO - Why are the gas prices falling faster in some places than in others? We do some digging to try and find out why there is a 25 to 30 cent difference per gallon between gas stations in Henderson and Owensboro. Heating Bills To Rise, But Assistance Is Available EVANSVILLE - It may seem a little early to worry about heating bills, but it is never to early to start saving for what promises to be another heating bill increase. NEWS 25 has learned that there is more federal money available this year for those having trouble paying for heat this winter. The money has been split over 24 agencies across Indiana and one of those agencies, CAPE, is accepting applications now. Ellsworth, Goode to Face Off for 8th Congressional District Debate VINCENNES, IN - Congressman Brad Ellsworth, D-Evansville, and Greg Goode, a Republican from Terre Haute, are scheduled to debate Tuesday night at Vincennes University. NEWS 25 will stream the event live online. The debate is being hosted by the League of Women Voters of Knox County, Southwest Indiana, Vigo County and Greencastle. It begins at 6pm Central in VU's Red Skelton Performing Arts Center. SUV Rolls Over Several Times, One Person Injured HENDERSON, KY - Traffic is moving once again after a SUV rolls over several times in Henderson. NEWS 25 was on the scene of the accident on US 41 just north of the Zion exit. One person was taken to the hospital. Indiana To Receive More Than $100 Million In Heating Assistance EVANSVILLE - Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels says the $103.7 million in federal money more than double the amount the state got last winter. State officials say low-income residents should apply now through local community action agencies. You can find contact info for them in the story. Nortonville Teen Hurt In Weekend ATV Accident HOPKINS CO, KY - Kentucky State Police say 15-year-old Lovan Bottoms was driving an ATV west on Pendley Road Saturday afternoon. According to a press release, Bottoms lost control of the ATV and hit a utility pole. Two Arrested After One Man Points Gun At Person In Henderson HENDERSON, KY - HPD says Kenneth Curtis, 25, pointed a gun at a person on 7th Street in Henderson around 6:00 PM Sunday. They report Curtis then fled from the scene in a car driven by 50-year-old Jose Chavez. Republican National Committee Wants An Audit Of Obama´s Campaign Fund WASHINGTON D.C. - The GOP alleges Obama's presidential campaign has accepted donations that exceed federal limits and has received illegal contributions from foreigners. Republican officials admit they don't have a list of foreign donors to Obama's campaign, but are basing their complaint largely on media reports. Man In Hospital After Losing Control Of Motorcycle UNION CO, KY - A motorcycle accident in Union County sent one man to the hospital with serious injuries. State Police say Danny Jo Tapp, 56, of Sturgis, KY was riding his motorcycle south on KY 109 when he lost control and slid into a ditch. They say Tapp suffered head & neck injuries. Vacant Home Gutted By Overnight Fire EVANSVILLE - NEWS 25 was at the scene of a vacant house fire in Evansville overnight. The fire happened just after 10:00 PM Sunday at 922 Canal Street. Fire investigators are not releasing many details, but suggest it may have been arson. Semi vs. Van On US 41 & Covert EVANSVILLE - Police say a van ran a red light. Officers tell us the semi truck was heading northbound on 41 and the van smashed right into it on Covert. St. Joe Is Back To 4 Lanes, But Speed Limit Unchanged EVANSVILLE - It may appear that construction is done on St. Joe Avenue, but that doesn't mean you can drive faster. Those 25 mile per hour construction zone speed limit signs are still up. Speeders are quickly becoming a problem in the area, so the police are cracking down. Bush´s Bailout Is Now Law, But What Now? WASHINGTON - NEWS 25 is following the national credit crisis. The Bush administration's 700 billion dollar bailout plan is now law. The government is expected to announce soon exactly how it will spend 700 billion dollars in tax money. But, what will the new law do for Main Street and how long will it take for it to help? NEWS 25 Follow-ups On Amusement Park Accident LOUISVILLE, KY - NEWS 25 is tracking the story of the Louisville girl who lost one foot and had the other reattached after an accident at Kentucky Kingdom. Kaitlyn Lasitter is recovering from an additional surgery tonight to repair a plate connecting her reattached foot to her leg. Have You Registered To Vote Yet? If you haven't registered to vote yet, then NEWS 25 would like to remind you that tomorrow is your last chance. You can also take advantage of early voting starting Monday. If you plan to mail in your registration, envelopes must be post-marked by Monday to count. We have also collected links to find more information on how to register to vote. Hurricane Ike´s Environmental Toll Extensive WASHINGTON - The environmental damage from Hurricane Ike last month is just now becoming clear. An analysis of federal data by The Associated Press shows at least a half million gallons of crude oil spilled into the Gulf of Mexico and the marshes, bayous and bays of Louisiana and Texas. Man Accused Of Molesting An 8-Year-Old Girl Arrested In Georgia JASPER, IN - Indiana State Police say Emilo Rodriguez Diaz of Jasper, had allegedly been molesting an 8-year-old girl. They say the girl told family members on Friday, but by the time the family reported the crime police say Rodriguez Diaz had already fled the area. ISP says they worked with several other law enforcement agencies and were able to track their suspect down. Presidential Candidates Increase Efforts In Indiana EVANSVILLE - Indiana is a battleground state in the race for the White House, and both presidential candidates are ramping up their efforts in the Hoosier state. Republican John McCain's campaign is setting up field offices for the first time. Democrat Barack Obama will be holding a rally in Indianapolis next week. Former Madisonville Police Officer Sentenced To Federal Jail Time MADISONVILLE, KY - A U.S. District Judge in Owensboro sentenced Brain McKinney, 37, on Friday to two years in federal prison and three years of supervised release after McKinney admitted to taking & selling 85 guns from an evidence locker. Toddler Hit By Car In Daviess County, KY DAVIESS CO, KY - The Daviess County Sheriff's Department tells NEWS 25 a toddler was taken to the hospital after she was hit by a car on Masonville-Habit Road. They say the teen driver told them she slowed down when she saw the toddler, but the child ran out into the road. Skeletal Remains Found In Submerged Van UPDATE 11:00pm OWENSBORO, KY - NEWS 25 is learning new information about a van found in a rural lake off of KY 1207. Police say a dive team found three skeletons inside the van. OPD says the van matches the description of one that went missing ten years ago. They say three men went missing with that van. Police have not confirmed to NEWS 25 if the remains belong to those men. Indiana Preps Hoosiers for Voter I.D. Requirements VANDERBURGH CO. - A month from now we will all have a chance to be part of a histoic election. This will be the first time Indiana's voter I.D. law is in place for a presidential election. We question the people counting your vote to see the impact the law will have at the polls. Van Missing For 10 Years Found OWENSBORO, KY -Police tell NEWS 25 a van missing for ten years has been recovered from a rural lake off of Kentucky 1207. No word yet on if there are any bodies inside of the van. Future of American General Unknown as AIG Refocuses Business EVANSVILLE - AIG's CEO announced that the corporation would re-focus on its core insurance businesses, leaving the future of American General somewhat uncertain. AIG is selling its assets to help repay the 61 billion dollar balance on a loan to them by the Federal Reserve. NEWS 25 Follow-Up: Silo Inspections & Safety OWENSBORO, KY - NEWS 25 is staying with the story of silo that collapsed in Owensboro, killing a 77-year-old man. It happened Wednesday morning at Owensboro grain. That accident is still under investigation by the state, but NEWS 25 learned the Kentucky Department of Agriculture has some responsibility when it comes to grain company inspections. Drop in Usage Could Increase Water Rates EVANSVILLE - While the water department encourages people to conserve, this drop in usage could actually cost you money. The water department does not want to alarm people, but a spokesman said there is a chance rates could increase in 2009. Right now, revenue is down $750,000. NEWS 25 talked with water officials, who blame the drop on several factors, including transportation and electric costs and decreased usage. Bailout Not A Panacea For Housing Market UPDATED 9:00pm WASHINGTON - The massive financial bailout passed by Congress and signed by President Bush could help homebuilders and mortgage lenders. But it's unlikely to bring fast relief to anybody trying to buy or sell a house. NEWS 25 Follow-Up: Cleaning Up City Parks EVANSVILLE - It's been three weeks since the windstorm blew through the area, bringing winds left over from Hurricane Ike. Cleaning up Evansville's parks has been a big job. Half of the city's 63 parks and golf courses had some sort of damage. Crews have been working since then to clear the downed trees and limbs. Record Number of Registered Voters In Kentucky FRANKFORT, KY - A statement from Secretary of State Trey Grayson on Friday said the state set a record for voter registrations on Sept. 15 and would set another high mark after registration closes out Oct. 6 for the Nov. 4 general election. Owensboro Infant Dies In Hospital, Father In Jail On Assault Charges UPDATE Sat. 5:27pm OWENSBORO, KY - Owensboro Police tell NEWS 25 the two-and-half-month-old infant that was flown to Louisville on Wednesday, has died. They are accusing the father, Robert Arvin, of beating the child. He was arrested earlier this week on first degree assault charges. No new charges have been filed at the time of this update. Military Recruitment Bonuses Increase Over Year WASHINGTON D.C. - In the past year, the Army and the Marines have given out nearly $640 million in bonuses to get people to join. The annual cost of the incentives is up by 25% from last year's totals for the two services. Governor Requests Federal Aid For Ten Southern Indiana Counties TRI-STATE - On Thursday, Governor Mitch Daniels asked President Bush to add 10 southern Indiana counties to a federal disaster declaration, including Knox, Martin, Pike and Spencer counties. Daniels says he may request disaster declarations for more counties once damage assessments are done in Jasper & Perry counties. Grandview To Continue Using Chemical That Makes Water Brown SPENCER CO, IN - NEWS 25 showed you last week that a chemical was turning the water brown in Grandview, IN. The town manager stopped injecting the chemical after he got complaints from residents. Last night, the town council decided to start injecting the chemical again. Vice Presidential Candidates Debate Thursday Night ST. LOUIS - Vice presidential candidates got their shot to be in the limelight Thursday night in St. Louis. Democrat Joe Biden and Republican Sarah Palin clashed over many topics including Iraq, the economy, foreign policy, energy and global warming in their only debate. Indiana School Officials Admit Social Studies Textbooks Are Boring INDIANAPOLIS - Members of the Indiana Board of Education say the books are so dull they tried to reject the entire list of social studies texts. Even the head of state schools Suellen Reed acknowledged that many of the books aren't page-turners. UE Victim Of Corporate Buyout EVANSVILLE - University of Evansville has become a victim of the corporate buyout of Wachovia. The university has cash on-hand, but 80% of their short-term funds with Wachovia are not available. Could the $700-billion dollar plan help UE? Americans Facing Foreclosure May Not Find Relief In Bailout Plan WASHINGTON- The financial system rescue plan may help parts of the financial industry, but it's not likely to help the hundreds of thousands of homeowners who are behind their mortgages. Crime Spike Prompts Unique Response HENDERSON - Crime is spiking in one area of the Tri-State and that has prompted a unique response from Henderson Sheriff's Deputies. Henderson river bottoms is having problems with vandalism, meth labs and thieves. So officers are patrolling, but not in their regular vehicles. Tri-State Debates the Bailout EVANSVILLE - An originally $700 billion rescue package, now worth more than $800 billion, has it's fans, and it's foes. But we found some points both sides have in common. NEWS 25 talked with both supporters and opposition to the bill, to find out what the bill could mean for the Tri-State. NEWS 25 Investigates Questions About Timeline of Fatal Grain Bin Accident OWENSBORO, KY - We have new information in the time leading up to the death of an Owensboro truck driver. Wednesday, Shelby Morris, 77, died after a concrete silo collapsed and crushed the cab of his truck. There was a dispute about when this devastating accident really happened. Mine Worker AirEvac´ed to Evansville Hospital after Accident GALATIA, IL - NEWS 25 has learned a miner at American Coal Mine was injured while on a conveyor belt Thursday afternoon. The Saline County Sheriff's Department told NEWS 25 it happened just after noon. Details of the accident itself weren't available at the time of this post, but we do know that first responders got there and found the man several hundred feet from a way off the conveyor belt. NEWS 25 Looks at Utility Budget Increase for Two Government Buildings EVANSVILLE - The City County Building Authority budgeted $2 million next year for utilities for the Civic Center building and the new jail. That number is 54% higher than what the city and county spent five years ago on utilities for the facilities. We asked Building Authority Manager Dave Rector why there's been such an increase. Kentucky Attorney General Sues State Over Inmate Release Plan FRANKFORT, KY - Attorney General Jack Conway has filed for an injunction that would stop the Department of Corrections from continuing with the General Assembly's plan to release inmates early in order to save money. A spokeswoman for the Justice Cabinet says about 3,600 inmates or parolees have been released so far. One Dead In Vanderburgh County Motorcycle Accident VAND. CO., IN - The Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office tells NEWS 25 the accident happened just after 6:30 PM in the 10900 block of North Green River Road. Sheriff's deputies say a man was pulling out of his driveway when he hit a motorcycle.