Category Archives: Local News

Be Prepared Ahead Of The Winter Storm
With colder temperatures and possible snow in the forecast, it won't be long until winter driving conditions become the norm for many across the state. Unfortunately, many will only think about drivin...
Amy Adams Jan 03, 2025 Indiana State Police

Blue Alert Issued For Suspect Believed To Be Involved In Shooting An Orange County Deputy
The Indiana State Police has issued a Blue Alert for Austin Schepers, wanted for the involvement of injury to a law enforcement officer. Schepers is described as a 33-year-old white male, 5 feet 7 inc...
Amy Adams Jan 03, 2025 Austin Schepers (ISP)

Evansville Couple Behind Bars In Gibson County
Earlier this week a man and a woman from Evansville were arrested during a traffic stop in Gibson County. During a roadside investigation, the deputy learned that the driver, 31-year-old Jabbor Ahmed ...
Amy Adams Jan 02, 2025 Jabbor Ahmed/Singleton Johnson (GCSO)

Gibson County Man Is Charged With The Murders Of Couple Found In House Fire
The Gibson County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man with ties to the fatal house fire near Francisco. 53-year-old Michael Kegg Jr. is charged with murder for his alleged involvement in the New Year'...
Amy Adams Jan 02, 2025 Michael Kegg Jr. (GCSO)

Boyfriend Arrested Following Shooting On Reis Avenue
One person is in custody following a New Year's Day shooting. The call came in a few minutes after 5:00 pm, directing officers to the 300 block of Reis Avenue. Arriving units found one person who had ...
Amy Adams Jan 02, 2025 Shooting graphic -- Image Source: Midwest Communications

Drunk Driver Flees Accident, Leaves Bumper At The Scene
Deputies in Vanderburgh County arrested a drunk driver for leaving the scene of an accident. It happened late Wednesday night at Highways 41 and 57. They found the car at a nearby fast food restaurant...
Amy Adams Jan 02, 2025 Jesus Gonzalez (Vanderburgh County Jail)

Four People In Custody Following Police Chase
Four people were arrested this morning following a police chase that ended near Cromwell, Kentucky. Ohio County Sheriff Adam Wright says it started when Kentucky State Police got word of a stolen car ...
Amy Adams Dec 31, 2024 Rowdy Roddy

Three People Facing Arson And Gang Activity Charges
The Evansville Police Department has three people in custody after a home was shot up early Monday morning. Officers heard gunshots coming from the 800 block of East Gum Street and pulled over a car t...
Amy Adams Dec 31, 2024 Joseph Emilson, Eriyon Gibson, Kennedy Wilkerson (Vand Co Jail)

Gibson County Man Charged With Trafficking With An Inmate
A 9-1-1 call leads to the arrest of a Fort Branch man. Saturday afternoon Gibson County Dispatch received a report of a disturbance on Highway 41 north of Fort Branch. A deputy located a vehicle parke...
Amy Adams Dec 31, 2024 Stephen Sokeland (GCSO)

Owensboro Standoff Ends Peacefully
A two-hour-long standoff in the 2400 block of Bittel Road in Owensboro ends peacefully with police arresting two people. OPD says the standoff stems from an investigation that began last month. That's...
Amy Adams Dec 31, 2024 Picture found in Wiky Photo archives


