Category Archives: Local News

Investigation Underway After Inmate Dies
An investigation is underway following the death of an inmate at the Vanderburgh County Jail. The incident occurred just before midnight on Thursday in one of the housing units. Life-saving measures w...
Amy Adams 1h ago Image courtesy of Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office

Movers For Mom Campaign Kicks Off Today
The 12th annual Movers for Moms campaign kicks off today. Two Men and a Truck is collecting essential items between 3:00 and 5:00 at its Evansville location on Ohara Drive. The goal is to collect 2,00...
Amy Adams 1h ago Photo from Movers for Mom Facebook page

Broadway Avenue Closure
Broadway Avenue will be closed to all thru traffic between Posey County Line Road ("County Rd 1200 E") and Old Mt. Vernon Road beginning Monday April 6th after 12pm following the morning commute. This...
Aaron Santini 20h ago

World's Largest Duck Coming Soon
Holiday World & Splashin' Safari just announced an "un-bill-leaveable" family-friendly event coming in June. The World's Largest Rubber Duck will make its nest from June 8 through June 21 and is i...
Amy Adams Apr 02, 2026 Photo courtesy of Holiday World & Splashin' Safari

Huge Bond Set For Beer Truck Thief
The man accused of stealing a beer truck was in court yesterday. Last Friday, Randall Baker stole the Bud Light truck from a liquor store, which began a two-county pursuit with law enforcement. The dr...
Amy Adams Apr 02, 2026 Randall Baker (VCSO)

DCSO Warns Residents About Ongoing Fraud Schemes
The Daviess County Sheriff's Office is warning residents of ongoing fraud schemes. These include a phone call, text, or email claiming to be law enforcement, a family member, or a bank. Messages from ...
Amy Adams Apr 02, 2026 mauyom98@gmail.com / Depositphotos.com

Governor Signs Bill Into Law Protecting Hoosier Children
On Wednesday, Governor Mike Braun signed new legislation into law that will protect Indiana children. The law increases penalties for child exploitation from a Level 5 to a Level 4 felony. It also rai...
Amy Adams Apr 02, 2026 AndreyPopov / Depositphotos.com

EFD Confirms Victim Dies From Injuries Sustained In House Fire
Evansville Fire Department officials confirm that a victim involved in a house fire has died from their injuries. On March 21, firefighters responded to a reported residential structure fire in the 15...
Amy Adams Apr 01, 2026 Dan Zen / CC

Woman Accused Of Stealing Electricity From Neighbor
A woman is in custody after police say she stole electricity from her neighbor. Evansville police responded to the 2400 block of Van Bibber Avenue to speak to the victim. She showed officers an extens...
Amy Adams Apr 01, 2026 Tina Milburn (VCSO)

Man Charged With False Informing After Stabbing Himself
An Evansville man is accused of stabbing himself and making up a story that someone else did it. Tuesday morning, officers responded to a stabbing report behind an urgent care on South Green River Roa...
Amy Adams Apr 01, 2026 Zachary Wilder photo courtesy of EPD


