Category Archives: Local News

School Board Votes To Terminate Employee Accused Of Providing Alcohol To Students
The Warrick County School Board votes to fire a program assistant who was accused of providing alcohol to teens. The Castle Employee, 52-year-old Robert Holben is charged by Chandler police with contr...
Amy Adams Feb 26, 2025 Robert Holben (WCSO)

Driver Seriously Hurt In Rollover
A garbage truck driver sustained major injuries in an accident Tuesday afternoon in Allendale, Illinois. Investigators believe 40-year-old Jason Miller of Olney was heading through an "S" curve when h...
Amy Adams Feb 26, 2025 Wabash County Sheriff's Office

Potholes Are Keeping Car Repair Shops Busy
The ice snow and cold from this winter has wrought havoc on local streets and roads. Drivers point to Lynch Road, Washington Avenue and Campground Road as examples of the worst winter souvenirs. Other...
Amy Adams Feb 25, 2025 Photo from City of Evansville - Government FB site

Investigation Underway After Gunshots Heard In North Side Community
Monday night Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a shots fired call in the Grandin Pointe Mobile Home Park. Neighbors told deputies they heard between 10 and 20 shots in fast succession...
Amy Adams Feb 25, 2025 Image courtesy of Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office

Juvenile Caught With A Gun And Marijuana
On Sunday Warrick County Deputies were called to the area of Boonville Highway and SR 62 W for several people asking for gas. Once on scene deputies approached 20-year-old Isaiah Thaxton who had three...
Amy Adams Feb 25, 2025 Isaiah Thaxton (WCSO)

Governor's Wife Looking For Donors To Help Fund Book Gifting Program
Indiana Governor Mike Braun is trying to find a way to keep Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in the state. Last week, teachers in Warrick County expressed concern after the governor proposed removin...
Amy Adams Feb 25, 2025 belchonock / Depositphotos.com

Bar Fight Leads To The Arrest Of Jeffersonville Man
A bar fight led to shots being fired and the arrest of one man. It happened about 2:30 on Sunday morning. An off-duty officer was working at the Corner Pocket Bar on Fulton Avenue when a fight involvi...
Amy Adams Feb 24, 2025 Darius Wells (Vanderburgh County Jail)

Cynthiana Man Charged With Child Molesting
Last week Posey County investigators were made aware of an abuse complaint involving a minor female. Following the investigation, it was discovered that a second young female was also a victim of the ...
Amy Adams Feb 24, 2025 Dustin Wayne Hedrick (Posey County Jail)

Gate Closures At Wesselman Park Through April 4
The team at Wesselman Woods has started road closures in Wesselman Park, outside of the Nature Preserve. These closures are part of their continued effort to protect native salamander species. Over ti...
Amy Adams Feb 24, 2025 Photo from news release

Human Trafficking Suspect Located Over The Weekend
Daviess County deputies, assisted by Owensboro police have found a wanted man suspected of human trafficking. 44-year-old James Paris was arrested Saturday in downtown Owensboro near Smothers Park. Pa...
Amy Adams Feb 24, 2025 James Paris (Daviess County Detention Center)


