Category Archives: Local News

Homeland Security Warns Of New Deadly Opioid Detected In Kentucky
The Kentucky Office of Homeland Security is warning the public of a new opioid that's been detected. Cychlorphine is a synthetic drug that is ten times stronger than fentanyl. The substance is frequen...
Amy Adams Feb 23, 2026 tethysimaging / Depositphotos.com

Mother Found Guilty Of Neglect In Daughter's Death
An Evansville woman has been found guilty of neglect resulting in the death of her daughter. 12-year-old Alice Bredhold died of complications from Type 1 diabetes in 2024. After her diagnosis, prosecu...
Amy Adams Feb 23, 2026 Ashley Bredhold (VCSO)

Evansville Woman Accused Of Setting Home On Fire...Again
An Evansville woman was arrested for allegedly setting her house on fire. Crews were called to the 3300 block of Forrest Ave Around 3:45 on Saturday afternoon. EPD says 62-year-old Kathryn Beckham tri...
Amy Adams Feb 23, 2026 Kathryn Beckham (VCSO)

Police Asking for Help In Finding Missing Teen
Mt. Carmel Police are asking for the public's help in finding 16-year-old Zachary Hedge. He was last seen around 10 AM Thursday at the corner of 5th and Cedar in a Silver 2018 Jeep Compass. Hedge is w...
Amy Adams Feb 20, 2026 Photo from Mt. Carmel Police Department

Suspect In Fatal Hit-And-Run Incident Arrested
Owensboro Police have arrested a man involved in a hit-and-run that killed a pedestrian and critically hurt another. 21-year-old Anderson Xol is facing several charges, including murder. The accident ...
Amy Adams Feb 20, 2026 Anderson Xol (DCSO)

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


