Category Archives: Local News

Funeral Arrangements For Beech Grove Police Officer Announced
The Beech Grove Police Department has announced the funeral arrangements for Officer Brian Elliott. Officer Elliott was fatally wounded in the line of duty on Monday, February 16, responding to a dome...
Amy Adams Feb 20, 2026 Officer Brian Elliott (Beech Grove PD Facebook page)

Owensboro Teen Arrested Following High-Speed Car Chase
An Owensboro teenager is facing several charges following reports of cars being broken into. The first arriving officer found two suspects wearing black standing in a driveway, one armed with a rifle....
Amy Adams Feb 19, 2026 Avery Buckner (DCSO)

Woman Arrested On Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop
An Evansville woman has been arrested for allegedly selling drugs out of her home. 26-year-old Aubrey Davenport was arrested following an investigation. Detectives found nearly 60 grams of cocaine and...
Amy Adams Feb 19, 2026 Aubrey Davenport photos from EPD Facebook page

Fire Department Raising Awareness About Knox Boxes
The Ohio Township Fire Department is raising awareness of residential Knox Boxes. The benefits to homeowners include reduced damage to doors and windows during emergencies, faster emergency medical re...
Amy Adams Feb 19, 2026 Photo from Ohio Township Fire Department Facebook page

Grave Sites Containing Remains Of Civil War Veterans Will Be Relocated
Grave sites containing the remains of around 20 pioneer and Civil War veterans are being given a new home. The relocation is part of Mater Dei High School's Growing in Grace expansion. The 200-year-ol...
Amy Adams Feb 19, 2026 RobHainer / Depositphotos.com

Evansville Couple Facing Charges Following 89-Mile Car Chase
Tuesday morning, an Indiana State Trooper was patrolling I-69 near Bloomington when he attempted to stop a vehicle for speeding. The driver refused to stop and continued south, reaching speeds over 10...
Amy Adams Feb 18, 2026 Geonovan Bailey and Tiona Sullivan (ISP)

Public Transportation Made Easy With New App
Public transportation is now easier for Henderson residents. Henderson Area Rapid Transit, or HART, now offers an app compatible with both Apple and Android devices. It's called HART Transit. Riders c...
Amy Adams Feb 18, 2026 Photo taken by Amy Adams

Owensboro Police Investigating Murder-Suicide
A murder-suicide investigation is underway in Owensboro. Two people were found dead early Monday morning at a residence on Shelly Drive. Investigators believe a 79-year-old father shot and killed his ...
Amy Adams Feb 18, 2026 Image source: Midwest Communications

Law Enforcement Knock Down Wrong Door
A search warrant in Daviess County was served on the wrong house. The warrant was part of an ongoing investigation into drug trafficking in Owensboro. Detectives forced the door open after announcing ...
Amy Adams Feb 17, 2026 naffarts / Depositphotos.com

Plans For A New Goodwill Store In Henderson Are Submitted
Plans have been submitted for the construction of a new Goodwill Store in Henderson. The building will be located at the intersection of Watson Lane and U.S. 60 East, across from Chapel Hill Church. T...
Amy Adams Feb 17, 2026 Mike Mozart / CC


