Category Archives: Local News

EFD Sharing Tips To Keep Pets Safe From Fire
The Evansville Fire Department has recently responded to several fires resulting in the loss of family pets. Because of this, they have a list of ways to keep your pets safe. Keep them away from open ...
Amy Adams Feb 02, 2026 Photo from the EFD Facebook page

Evansville Teen Charged Following Rural King Incident
An Evansville teen was arrested and accused of attempting to steal guns from Rural King. Deputies were dispatched to the St. Joe Avenue location, where employees said that three men were acting suspic...
Amy Adams Feb 02, 2026 Landon Mayberry (VCSO)

USI To Host International Food Expo
The University of Southern Indiana International Club and Center for International Programs will host its annual Food Expo. It will take place in Carter Hall on February 13 from 11:00 AM to 2 PM. Stud...
Amy Adams Feb 02, 2026 Photo from news release

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


