Category Archives: Local News
Reitz Memorial High School Announces New President
After an extensive national search, Reitz Memorial High School has a new President. Effective July 1, Josh Reising will take on the role. Reising has served as Reitz Memorial's Director of Finance for...
Amy Adams 7h ago Josh Reising photo from news release
Police Need Help Locating Missing Evansville Man
A Statewide Silver Alert has been issued for an Evansville man. EPD is investigating the disappearance of 60-year-old Phillip Ray Dillon. He is 6 feet 1 inches tall, 150 pounds, and has brown hair wit...
Amy Adams 7h ago Phillip Ray Dillon (ISP)
Indiana Volunteer Fire Departments Receive Must Needed Funding
Volunteer fire departments across Indiana will receive new personal protective equipment to better serve their communities. Governor Eric Holcomb and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security announ...
Amy Adams 7h ago jigbigdig.gmail.com / Depositphotos.com
Former Teacher Sentenced To 10 Years
A former Gibson County elementary school teacher is now designated as a serious violent felon by Indiana law. Kevin Smith was found guilty and sentenced to 10 years on child pornography charges. Smith...
Amy Adams 7h ago Kevin Smith (GCSO)
Owensboro Man Arrested And Charged With Henderson Robbery
Police are investigating an armed robbery that happened Tuesday afternoon at the Cricket Wireless store off the Highway 41 strip in Henderson. A couple of hours after the holdup, police arrested Mauri...
Amy Adams 7h ago Maurice Watkins (DCPD)
Fourth Person Arrested In Fraud Case
Evansville police have made a fourth arrest in an ongoing case of check fraud. Daron Pierce was jailed on fraud and forgery charges. Investigators say the suspects deposited fraudulent checks at an ar...
Amy Adams Apr 16, 2024 Daron Pierce (VCCC)
Storm Debris Disposal Is Officially Closed
The storm debris disposal at Burdette Park will no longer accept any materials. The site established in response to the recent storm damage in Vanderburgh County closed on Monday. Residents are encour...
Amy Adams Apr 16, 2024 Photo from Evansville/Vanderburgh EMA
Bicycle Rodeo Event Saddling Up For A Day Of Fun
The Evansville Bicycle Club announced its upcoming 2024 Bicycle Rodeo Event. It will be on May 4 at 10:00 am at the old Lamasco Skate Park location. This family-friendly event promises a day filled wi...
Amy Adams Apr 16, 2024 Photo from news release
Massachusetts Man Arrested In Henderson Is Facing 67 Charges
A Massachusetts man, facing around 70 charges including some federal charges, was indicted on three charges in federal court and is set to have a change of plea hearing on Thursday. Andrew Goudreault ...
Amy Adams Apr 16, 2024 Andrew Goudreault (HCDC)
Police Investigating Individuals Target Shooting Too Close To USI Campus
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office is investigating six individuals who were target-shooting in an unsafe manner. On Sunday evening deputies responded to the University of Southern Indiana campus...
Amy Adams Apr 16, 2024 Photo courtesy of VCSO