Category Archives: Local News

NWS Designates Indiana County As Storm Ready
One Tri-State county is being recognized for its high level of severe weather preparedness. The National Weather Service has designated Warrick County as Storm Ready. Warrick County Emergency Manageme...
Amy Adams 14h ago SergeyNivens / Depositphotos.com

Former Township Trustee Charged With Theft
A former Bartholomew County Township Trustee is accused of stealing. The Indiana State Police began an investigation into 56-year-old Benjamin P. Jackson following a tip that he had made personal purc...
Amy Adams 14h ago Benjamin P. Jackson (ISP)

Man Admits To Molesting Child Multiple Times
A 35-year-old man is accused of molesting a child. William Fred Grumbo III was arrested after Evansville Police received a notice from DCS alleging the abuse. Officers say Grumbo initially denied touc...
Amy Adams 14h ago William Grumbo (VCSO)

Evansville's First Case Of West Nile Virus Reported
Vanderburgh County's first case of West Nile Virus has been reported by the health department. Precautions should be taken against mosquito bites for the remainder of the summer because they transmit ...
Amy Adams 14h ago Premium_shots / Depositphotos.com

USI Waiving Application Fees Through August 1
The University of Southern Indiana will offer a free undergraduate application period for students interested in starting their college journey there this fall. Undergraduate freshmen and transfer deg...
Amy Adams Jul 22, 2025 Picture is from WIKY News archives.

Parasitic Outbreak Spreading To Other Kentucky Counties
Health officials in Hopkins County are warning that the Giardia outbreak is spreading. The Kentucky Public Health confirmed the parasitic infection has 66 lab-confirmed cases and has now been reported...
Amy Adams Jul 22, 2025 katerynakon / Depositphotos.com

EPD Looking For Suspect Who Stole Thousands From Bank Account
Evansville Police are searching for a suspect they say stole $16,000 from a victim's bank account. Officers say an elderly woman came into the Peoples Bank on West Lloyd Expressway and attempted to wi...
Amy Adams Jul 22, 2025 Photos from EPD

Murder Trial Starts Today For Evansville Man
Trial begins today for an Evansville man accused of a Warrick County murder. Jonathan Buza is being tried on charges of murder, robbery, and unlawful possession. Those charges concern the murder of Ma...
Amy Adams Jul 22, 2025 Jonathan Buza (VCSO)

Prosecutor's Office Introduces New Team Member
The Posey County Prosecutor's Office has a new team member. Mollie the Collie is a canine advocate. The one-year-old recently graduated from Tri-State K9 University and K9 Angels Therapy. After 32 wee...
Amy Adams Jul 21, 2025 Mollie the Collie photo from Posey County Prosecutor's Office

Man Arrested Following Chase With EPD
Evansville Police have arrested a man they say led them on several chases Saturday morning. 25-year-old Tyler Bowman was arrested on felony charges filed with the prosecutor's office. EPD accuses Bowm...
Amy Adams Jul 21, 2025 Tyler Bowman (VCSO)