Category Archives: Local News

Former School Superintendent Pleads Guilty To Child Porn
The former Owensboro Public Schools Superintendent accused of sexually exploiting children has changed his plea to guilty. 53-year-old Matthew Constant was indicted by a federal grand jury in August. ...
Amy Adams Feb 13, 2025 Daviess County Jail

Daughter Of Woman Killed By Drowsy Driver Wants Stricter Laws
A Spencer County woman wants to change the law regarding drowsy drivers. In September 2023, her mother, Debra Scherer, died in a head-on collision on State Route 66 by a driver who nodded off behind t...
Amy Adams Feb 13, 2025 1StunningArt / Depositphotos.com

Joann Fabrics Closing Three Local Stores
Another large retailer is closing its doors including three stores in the tri-state. Joann Fabrics was able to stay afloat after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy a year ago. Because of severe and unex...
Amy Adams Feb 13, 2025 lucidwaters / Depositphotos.com

Avoid Ray Becker Parkway This Morning
Accident With Injuries on southbound Ray Becker Pkwy. near Claremont. A pickup truck has flipped, and occupants are still inside. Traffic is backed up. This is near Reitz H.S.
Amy Adams Feb 13, 2025 Photo taken by Marie the Uber driver. Picture is scratched out on purpose by Amy Adams

Undercharged Water Customers Will Have A Year To Pay Bill
Henderson residents voiced their concerns regarding their water bill in a City commissioners meeting last night. Due to a technical error with new water meters customers were only charged for 10 perce...
Amy Adams Feb 12, 2025 Photo from News Release

IVY Tech Community College Eliminating DEI Programs
Ivy Tech Community College is eliminating its diversity, equity, and inclusion programs starting March 12. In a letter to students, school President Sue Ellspermann clarified that the decision was due...
Amy Adams Feb 12, 2025 WIKY News Photo by Jay Zimmer

KSP Hiring Hometown Heroes
Kentucky State Police are looking for "Hometown Heroes". Applications are being accepted for cadet class 106. KSP is offering an increased salary for sworn officers starting at $67,500 a year. The car...
Amy Adams Feb 12, 2025 Rowdy Roddy

Committee Is In Favor Of Stricter Laws For Healthcare Workers
On Tuesday, Members of the Indiana Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee voted 7 to 1 in favor of a Senate Bill to protect healthcare workers. Currently, Indiana law provides an enhanced penal...
Amy Adams Feb 12, 2025 michaeljung / Depositphotos.com

Property Tax Bill Closer To Becoming Law
A senate committee in Indianapolis has passed Senate Bill 1. The purpose of the bill is to lower Hoosier property taxes. Before passing, the committee imposed an amendment cutting large portions of Go...
Amy Adams Feb 12, 2025 Courtesy of Senator Mike Braun Office

Evansville Contractor Has Additional Charge Added
An Evansville contractor who's already in jail can now add fraud to his list of charges. Ricky Plunkett got a $10,000 down payment on a project to add a room to the victim's house in October of last y...
Amy Adams Feb 11, 2025 Ricky Plunkett (Vanderburgh County Jail)


