Category Archives: Local News

Evansville Teen Behind Bars Accused Of Rape And Child Molesting
An Evansville teen is charged with rape and child molesting. The 18-year-old victim told police that Wensley Demosthenes was having sex with a 13-year-old girl. He then wanted to switch and have sex w...
Amy Adams Feb 18, 2025 Wensley Demosthenes (Vanderburgh County Jail)

Flooding Forces Deer To Cross Highway 41 Near Twin Bridges
Rising flood waters could force deer across Highway 41 near Audubon Park. Following last weekend's heavy rainfall, it's predicted that the Ohio River will crest nearly 40 feet. This situation often se...
Amy Adams Feb 18, 2025 S_Razvodovskij / Depositphotos.com

One Person Killed In Owensboro Shooting
A shooting in Owensboro Monday night has left one person dead. It happened in the 900 block of Gardenside Drive at about 7:40 last night. Owensboro police have a suspect in custody. Officers believe t...
Amy Adams Feb 18, 2025 Picture taken from Wiky News archives

Several People Rescued From Flood Waters In Daviess County
Daviess County Fire Department units were kept busy Sunday. They conducted at least 8 emergency water rescues. One concerned parent, and their 2-month-old baby daughter and family pets. Luke Waddel sa...
Amy Adams Feb 17, 2025 Photo from Daviess County Fire Department FB

EPD Looking For Man Who Strangled Showplace Cinema Employee
Evansville police are looking for a man who allegedly attacked a manager at Showplace North Saturday night. The manager told police that the suspect became angry when the power was shut off, causing t...
Amy Adams Feb 17, 2025 Photo from EPD

One Person Killed Attempting To Cross Diamond Avenue
One person was killed trying to cross a busy roadway Saturday night. The accident happened at the corner of Diamond Avenue and Stringtown Road. According to police, two pedestrians were attempting to ...
Amy Adams Feb 17, 2025 Karen / CC

EVSC Students Injured In Bus Crash Near Louisville
Several people were injured during a bus crash Sunday morning near Louisville. Six Charter buses transporting the EVSC Honors Band, Orchestra, and Choir were on their way to Ohio State University for ...
Amy Adams Feb 17, 2025 Photo from WIKY News archives

Huntingburg Voting On Hoarding Ordinance Next Month
A hoarding ordinance was introduced in a Huntingburg Common Council meeting this week. The proposed law defines hoarding as the excessive accumulation of personal property that poses risks to public h...
Amy Adams Feb 14, 2025 iqoncept / Depositphotos.com

Teens Accused Of Assaulting Mentally Challenged Person
Two Evansville teens are facing robbery and battery charges. Thursday afternoon, an officer was dispatched to the 200 block of SE Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard for three people "ganging up" on some...
Amy Adams Feb 14, 2025 Dustin Caudill and Joshua Wiley (Vanderburgh County Jail)

Search For Wanted Man Ends With Capture
Police in Evansville have arrested a man they say threatened people with a gun on Tuesday. It happened in the 200 block of East Virginia Street. Investigators say 29-year-old Corey Goilike attacked a ...
Amy Adams Feb 14, 2025 Corey Golike (Vanderburgh County Jail)


