Category Archives: Local News

Local Counties Receive FEMA Funding
FEMA approves more than $4 million in federal grant funding to support recovery in Indiana from severe storms that occurred in spring 2025. Funds will help cover road repair, critical infrastructure r...
Amy Adams Jan 30, 2026 Alachua County

Haubstadt Man Found Competent To Stand Trial
The man accused of murdering three people in a Haubstadt home has been ruled competent to stand trial. Patrick Waite was arrested back in May after he opened fire and murdered several people. The ruli...
Amy Adams Jan 30, 2026 Patrick Waite (GCSO)

Bill Passes Indiana House Holding Electric Companies More Accountable
The Electric utility affordability bill passed the Indiana House of Representatives. House Bill 1002 is designed to hold electric companies more accountable when they raise rates. If signed into law, ...
Amy Adams Jan 30, 2026 kzlobastov / Depositphotos.com

Lilly King Needs Volunteers For Big Event
Evansville-native and Olympic gold medalist Lilly King needs volunteers for the 3 major swim and dive championships coming to Evansville. Timers are especially needed. You simply start the watch when ...
Amy Adams Jan 30, 2026 Picture taken from Wiky News archives

Henderson Bank To Merge With Stock Yards Bancorp
The only locally owned bank in Henderson will soon have new ownership. Field & Main will merge with the NASDAQ company Stock Yards Bancorp. Field & Main reported around $861 million in assets,...
Amy Adams Jan 29, 2026 Imilian / Depositphotos.com

Governor Gives Update On Winter Storm Response
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear shared the sad news of a 68-year-old man in Daviess County who died of a heart attack while shoveling snow. This was mentioned while giving an update on the state's resp...
Amy Adams Jan 29, 2026 Joel Bez / CC

Evansville Participating In Nationwide Initiative Regarding Homelessness
Evansville organizations are participating in a nationwide initiative to count the number of families experiencing homelessness. Aurora is leading the group with support from emergency shelters and se...
Amy Adams Jan 29, 2026 Karim Corban / CC

Emergency Shelters Offering Warmth And Free Meals
White flag protocols remain in place at local shelters. Freezing temperatures are keeping Evansville's emergency shelter network in high demand. United Caring Services has made a rare exception, allow...
Amy Adams Jan 28, 2026 NewAfrica / Depositphotos.com

Free Tax Help For Those Who Qualify
Those who live in Vanderburgh, Warrick, or Spencer County could qualify to have their taxes done for free. United Way of Southwestern Indiana is helping households with an income of less than $67,000 ...
Amy Adams Jan 28, 2026 donscarpo / Depositphotos.com

One Person Arrested Following Months-Long Animal Cruelty Investigation
One person has been arrested in an animal neglect case. The investigation began last July after neighbors spoke with EPD. The home, located on Delaware Street, was where suspects Jon Nagle and Amanda ...
Amy Adams Jan 28, 2026 belchonock / Depositphotos.com


