Category Archives: Local News
Man Accused Of Stealing Truck Was On Probation
Green River Road was shut down for about an hour Thursday morning for a hostile situation. The truck's owner, Adrian Kasnick says he was mowing at Midas when he spotted the suspect, later identified a...
Amy Adams 23h ago Shawn Grigsby (VCCC)
Man Arrested After Accepting Drugs Mailed To Him
An Evansville man is in the Vanderburgh County Jail on drug charges. Officers say they intercepted a package containing over 900 grams of meth. 51-year-old Shawn Foster was arrested after he picked it...
Amy Adams 23h ago Shawn Foster (VCCC)
Fortress Of Fun Playground To Be Demolished
Newburgh Parks and Recreation board members vote without dissent to demolish the Fortress of Fun playground. The board paid for an evaluation to see if the iconic playground could be kept open through...
Amy Adams 23h ago weerapat / Depositphotos.com
Evansville Mother Is Sentenced To Probation
An Evansville mother charged with neglect of a dependent reached a plea deal. On Thursday Loreena Nance was sentenced to two years but was given credit for time served. She will spend the rest of the ...
Amy Adams 23h ago Loreena Nance (VCCC)
Rain Cancels Owensboro Event
Today was supposed to be the season's first Friday After 5 in Owensboro. It's been canceled. Board secretary Belinda Abell says the cancellation is because of today's forecast weather. Moving the even...
Amy Adams 23h ago thepoo / Depositphotos.com
Hadi Shrine Holding Free Screening On Saturday
The Hadi Shrine will hold a free screening event on Saturday from 9:00 am to 12 pm. A doctor will be available for evaluations for bone, muscle, and joint problems, burn scars, and cleft lip and palat...
Amy Adams May 16, 2024 Photo from news release
Replacement Named For County Clerk Position
Vanderburgh County Republican leaders held a caucus Wednesday evening to name a replacement for county clerk Carla Hayden. Hayden announced in April that she would step down due to threats and harassm...
Amy Adams May 16, 2024 Photo from WIKY News archives
Indiana State Investigators Receive Prestigious Award
Two Indiana State Investigators from the southern district were honored by the United States Attorney in a ceremony in Indianapolis. Lieutenant Lester Norvell was honored for his work involving a free...
Amy Adams May 16, 2024 Photos from ISP
Murder Suspect Pleads Not Guilty
A man charged with murder in the fatal stabbing at a local motel made an initial court appearance on Wednesday. DeWayne Whitney was ordered held without bond. A not-guilty plea was entered. He is accu...
Amy Adams May 16, 2024 DeWayne Whitney Jr (VCCC)
Excel Center Receives Grant To Help Adults Earn Diploma
The Goodwill Industries Excel Center was awarded a grant from the CenterPoint Energy Foundation. The $85,000 will assist in helping adults earn a Core 40 High School Diploma. Although the program is f...
Amy Adams May 16, 2024 gadgetdude / CC