Category Archives: Local News

Former Police Chief Is Facing Federal Charges
A former Wayne County, Illinois police chief now faces federal charges. A federal grand jury returned an indictment charging 46-year-old Anson Fenton of Belle Rive. He is accused of selling items that...
Amy Adams Nov 22, 2024 Douglas Palmer / CC

Woman Accused Of Killing Husband Will Not Be Released Before December Trial
The Edwards County Illinois woman accused in the shooting death of her husband will be staying in jail. Megan Valentine appeared in court on Thursday. The judge ruled that the state provided convincin...
Amy Adams Nov 22, 2024 Megan Valentine (Illinois State Police)

Kentucky Medical Cannabis Website Launches In December
On December 1 people seeking medical marijuana can go online and find their closest provider. Governor Andy Beshear says his administration created a website called the Kentucky Medical Cannabis Pract...
Amy Adams Nov 22, 2024 Photo from WIKY News archives

Hopkins County Man Arrested Following Chase With Police
Madisonville Police officers arrested a man who led them on a chase. They attempted to pull over 27-year-old Chasten Bax on his speeding motorcycle. Bax could be seen passing vehicles in a no-passing ...
Amy Adams Nov 22, 2024 CHASTEN BAX (Hopkins County Jail)

Indianapolis Awoke To A Blanket Of Snow This Morning
Amy Adams Nov 21, 2024 Photo taken by Linda Smith

Kentucky Woman Caught Driving Drunk With Children In Car
An Ohio County woman is behind bars for allegedly driving drunk with her children in the car. Officials say they pulled over Samara Ferguson for speeding. A press release says she smelled like alcohol...
Amy Adams Nov 21, 2024 Samara Ferguson (OCSO)

Deer Activity Increases This Time Of Year
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has issued an "Antler Alert" for drivers. Drivers need to watch out for deer, especially this time of year when their activity increases. Kevin Calhoun with Bartley...
Amy Adams Nov 21, 2024 S_Razvodovskij / Depositphotos.com

Duo Arrested After Search Warrant Issued
Two people were jailed after Indiana State Police and the Gibson County sheriff's office executed a search warrant. Officers went to a home in the 1000 block of East 50 North in Oakland City about 1 o...
Amy Adams Nov 21, 2024 David Hughes and Theresa Wilkins (GCSO)

Mayor Launches Fight Blight Program
Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry announces the launch of a new program that focuses on re-developing Evansville. The Fight Blight Program is aimed at identifying and rehabilitating blighted properties...
Amy Adams Nov 21, 2024 Photo from the Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry FB site

Owensboro Unveils City Christmas Card
The City of Owensboro unveiled its 36th Christmas Card at the city commissioners meeting on Tuesday. The card is called "Coming To Town" and is the work of local artist Aaron Kizer. He says the design...
Nov 20, 2024 Courtesy the City of Owensboro


