Category Archives: Local News

Daviess County Officials Investigating Early Morning Fire Near Philpot
An early morning fire near a church south of Philpot is under investigation. Early Thursday morning crews with the Daviess County Fire Department were dispatched to a residence fire in the 6300 block ...
Amy Adams Jan 24, 2025 D4E / CC

"Truck Stop Killer" Convicted Of Murdering Indiana Woman
A suspected serial killer from the Tri-State area has been convicted in Indianapolis of killing a woman 18 years ago. Bruce Mendenhall is already serving two life sentences for killing two women in Te...
Amy Adams Jan 24, 2025 Bruce Mendenhall (TDOC photo)

Firefighters And Good Samaritan Rescue Puppies
The Madisonville Fire Department pulled four puppies from a frozen lake on Wednesday and is now looking for their owners. Emergency crews were called to Madisonville City Park. When they pulled up to ...
Amy Adams Jan 23, 2025 Photo from Madisonville Fire Department FB page

Mother And Daughter Facing Animal Neglect Charges...Again
On Tuesday Detectives assisted Warrick County Animal Control Officers with a search warrant for a home on Maelyn Court in Newburgh. Officials removed approximately 20 dogs, 2 birds, 2 turtles, 3 sugar...
Amy Adams Jan 23, 2025 Kimberly Burko Shayna Burko (Warrick County Jail)

No One Injured In Early Morning Apartment Fire
Evansville Fire Department crews were sent to Sunrise East apartments early this morning. The fire was discovered in the 3900 block of Covert Avenue at about 5:45 this morning. Only one apartment was ...
Amy Adams Jan 23, 2025 Angela Marie / CC

Meth Found In Suspect's Underwear During Search
Wednesday night Madisonville police spotted 61-year-old Curtis Johnican driving on South Main Street. They knew he had a warrant on him so they stopped him. A search incidental to the arrest produced ...
Amy Adams Jan 23, 2025 CURTIS JOHNICAN (Hopkins County Jail)

New Fertilizer Distribution Center Coming To Spencer County
Superior AG says the company is building a fertilizer distribution center on the Ohio River. The Indiana-based cooperative has obtained the Summer River Terminal near Rockport. The 20-million-dollar p...
Amy Adams Jan 22, 2025 Photo from Superior AG Facebook page

Jasper Authorities Investigating Break-In At Family Owned Restaurant
Jasper Police are investigating a break-in at a popular restaurant. Legacy Bar & Grill posted on social media that the incident happened on January 17th between 10 p.m. and 1:30 a.m. Several thous...
Amy Adams Jan 22, 2025 domnitsky.yar / Depositphotos.com

Egg Prices For Restaurant Owners Are No Yolk
Area restaurants are feeling the pinch as the price of eggs launches into the stratosphere. One restaurant owner says the price has gone from less than $20 a box to around $105 a case, or about 60 cen...
Amy Adams Jan 22, 2025 IgorVetushko / Depositphotos.com

Woman Charged With Burning Down House
An Evansville woman was jailed on arson charges, and a man is also in trouble. 61-year-old Kathryn Beckham was jailed early this morning. She was being sought for a case of arson that happened the day...
Amy Adams Jan 22, 2025 Kathryn Beckham/
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