Category Archives: Local News

Jury Seated For Double Murder Case In Evansville
The jury was selected and opening arguments began on Monday in the double murder trial of John Parker. He is one of three men charged in the murders of Michael Blankenship Jr. and Mitchell Greathouse....
Amy Adams Jun 25, 2024 John Parker (VCCC)

A Variety Of Drugs Found In Vehicle During Traffic Stop
A traffic stop on I-65 resulted in the arrest and felony drug charges for two Clark County women. During the stop, the trooper observed indicators of potential criminal activity from the occupants. A ...
Amy Adams Jun 25, 2024 Sharon Mclain and Tara Edwards (Clark County Jail)

The Heat Is On With Dangerous Temps Today
The heat index stretches well into triple digits today. Afternoon highs are forecast to be about 96 which will feel like 106. Pavement temperatures can be dangerous for outside pets. For humans, make ...
Amy Adams Jun 25, 2024 rfphoto / Depositphotos.com

VCSO Holds Awards Ceremony
On Friday Vanderburgh County Sheriff Noah Robinson held an awards and swearing-in of new deputies ceremony at the Old Courthouse. Office members were recognized during the ceremony for their professio...
Amy Adams Jun 24, 2024 Sheriff Noah Robinson and Deputy EMA Director Nick Adams (photo taken by Cliff Weaver)

Suspects Accused Of Beating Man Charged With Attempted Murder
Two people are behind bars charged with attempted murder. Evansville Police were called to the 100 block of E. Tennessee Street 10:30 Saturday night. The homeowner told officers that a man showed up o...
Amy Adams Jun 24, 2024 Charles Miles and Cade Kirk (VCCC)

Bear Sightings May Become More Common In Kentucky
There's been at least one sighting of a bear in Daviess County. The sheriff's office confirms reports of sightings in the Utica area near the Natcher Parkway. More sightings have been reported around ...
Amy Adams Jun 24, 2024 jill@ghostbear.org / Depositphotos.com

Shriners Fest Kicks Off Today
The Evansville Shriners Fest is underway today and Saturday on Riverside Drive. Food trucks are open all day as well as a beer garden. The car show is from 3:00 to 8:00 today and the Rumble on the Riv...
Amy Adams Jun 21, 2024 Shriners Fest photo from website

Potential Bridge Jumper Arrested On Outstanding Warrant
The southbound Twin Bridge in Henderson was closed for an hour this morning. Around 2:30 a passerby noticed a potential jumper and called 9-1-1. Two Henderson County Deputies responded to the sensitiv...
Amy Adams Jun 21, 2024 WIKY News Photo by Jordan Rowe

Man Accused Of Stealing Rent Checks Arrested
A Tampa man is accused of stealing rent checks from area apartment complexes. In March of 2022, seven apartment complexes in Evansville reported over 100 rent checks and money orders stolen from their...
Amy Adams Jun 21, 2024 Carlos Guevara-Diaz (VCCC)

CenterPoint Energy Launches New Billing System
CenterPoint Energy customers in southwestern Indiana will transition to a new billing system beginning July 2. Online account management and the automated phone system will be unavailable from June 27...
Amy Adams Jun 21, 2024 Picture from WIKY News archives


