Category Archives: Local News

West Nile Virus Detected In Warrick County
West Nile Virus has been detected in mosquitos in Warrick County. The Warrick County Health Department is encouraging residents to use insect repellent and wear protective clothing. Property owners sh...
Amy Adams Sep 11, 2024 Mike Mozart / CC

Hopkins County Teen Charged With Sex Trafficking
A Hopkins County teenager stands accused of sex trafficking with a 12-year-old. An investigation by Madisonville police shows 18-year-old Cheyanne Burge profited when the 12-year-old engaged in commer...
Amy Adams Sep 11, 2024 Cheyenne Burge (Hopkins County Jail)

Hoosiers Have Less Than A Month To Register
If you're an Indiana resident and you're not registered to vote, time is running out. The deadline to register is October 7. Vanderburgh County election workers say they've registered about 700 new vo...
Amy Adams Sep 11, 2024 US Embassy

Woman Charged With Animal Cruelty After Dog Dies
An Evansville woman is charged with animal cruelty after the death of one of her dogs. Police were called to the home of Taina Elpers on Van Dusen Avenue because the dog, named Bingo, had died. Elpers...
Amy Adams Sep 10, 2024 Taina Elpers(VCCC)

Father Accused Of Pointing Gun At Stepdaughter Turns Himself In
An Owensville father is facing serious charges for an incident that happened Sunday morning. 24-year-old Austin McGill was caring for his three children when he allegedly struck and pointed a loaded f...
Amy Adams Sep 10, 2024 Austin McGill (ISP)

Couple Convicted Of Embezzlement Sentenced To Probation
A couple accused of embezzling money from their jobs at Burdette Park have been sentenced. Scott and Catherine Thompson received two years of probation for withholding cash payments from campground lo...
Amy Adams Sep 10, 2024 Scott and Katherine Thompson (Vanderburgh County Jail)

Clock Is Ticking For Those Needing To Apply For Federal Disaster Help
Time is running out for Kentucky homeowners and renters who lost and suffered damage caused by severe storms last May. Residents in Christian, Hopkins, and Muhlenberg counties have until September 23 ...
Amy Adams Sep 10, 2024 Daniel Lobo

Some Of The City's Funds Will Go Towards Opioid Epidemic
The Evansville City Council begins action on an ordinance to re-appropriate various city funds. Part of the allocation is for the Opioid Settlement Fund. Mayor Stephanie Terry, who spoke at the counci...
Amy Adams Sep 10, 2024 K-State Research and Extension / CC

Car Chase Ends When Suspect Crashes Into Pole
A habitual traffic violator was arrested Saturday afternoon after a short chase with Evansville police. A passerby flagged officers down to report a fight in the area of Garvin and Michigan Street. On...
Amy Adams Sep 09, 2024 Bobby Dyson (VCCC)

Open Burn Ban Extended In Vanderburgh County
With the continued dry conditions, the burn bans have been issued for more counties while extended in others. In Indiana, open burning is banned in Spencer, Dubois, Martin, Posey, Gibson, Warrick, and...
Amy Adams Sep 09, 2024 Picture taken from Evansville Professional Fire Fighters Local 357 Facebook page


