Category Archives: Local News

Webster County Man Sentenced For Girlfriend's Murder
A Webster County man charged with the murder of his girlfriend gets only 16 years in prison. 49-year-old William Virgin told dispatchers he strangled his girlfriend to death back in August of 2022. Au...
Amy Adams Sep 20, 2024 William Virgin (Webster County jail)

Ribbon Cutting Happens Monday For Henderson Dog Park
Dog parents and their fur babies are invited to celebrate the opening of the Downtown Henderson Dog Park. The park is designed to be a fun and safe place for dogs and their owners to enjoy the outdoor...
Amy Adams Sep 20, 2024 Don DeBold / CC

Sheriff's Office Investigating Man's Death; Family Hires Lawyer
Earlier this month the Jasper Sheriff's Office was called to a home to assist EMTs with a medical emergency. 26-year-old Rhyker Earl was demonstrating mental difficulties and significant physical resi...
Amy Adams Sep 20, 2024 Photo from WIKY News archives

Woman Killed In Crash Involving Train Is Identified
Kentucky State Police have confirmed that the person involved in a car vs. train accident has died. It happened on KY 70, 8 miles east of Madisonville. The investigation revealed that 37-year-old Roxa...
Amy Adams Sep 20, 2024 gyn9037 / Depositphotos.com

Monday Is The Last Day To Apply For FEMA Assistance
The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Muhlenberg County will end operations at 5:00 pm on Friday. Residents can still apply by phone or online through Monday. The assistance is for people who sustained...
Amy Adams Sep 19, 2024 Photo from news release

Beware Of Jury Scam Targeting Local Attorneys And Healthcare Workers
Reports received by the U.S. District Court at Evansville note scammers posing as local law enforcement officials. They accuse local attorneys and health care workers of failing to appear in court as ...
Amy Adams Sep 19, 2024 meshcube / Depositphotos.com

Police Search High School For Explosives
Indiana State Police arrested a Crothersville High School student for making threats. 18-year-old James Collman commented to other students that he would cause harm to them and the school. This happen...
Amy Adams Sep 19, 2024 James Collman Jackson County jail

USI Waiving Admission Application Fee
The University of Southern Indiana is waiving the admission application fee. Indiana undergraduates can start applying on Sunday. Prospective students should apply here by midnight Friday, September 2...
Amy Adams Sep 19, 2024 Photo from news release

Police Are Searching For Missing Mother And Daughter
Owensboro police are asking residents for help locating a missing woman and child. Brook Lascallett is believed to be driving a black Dodge Journey in the company of her 3-year-old daughter Ava. Lasca...
Amy Adams Sep 19, 2024 Brook and Ava Lascallett (Photos From Owensboro Police Department FB)

WSNC Awards Multiple Organizations During Founders Day Event
The West Side Nut Club spread around hundreds of thousands of dollars as part of its annual Founders Day. For 2024, the organization gifted over $700,000 to local non-profits and youth programs. The d...
Amy Adams Sep 18, 2024 Photo taken by Nick Adams


