Category Archives: Local News

Ousley Sentenced To Decades In Prison
A man found guilty of killing one brother and critically wounding another was sentenced to 60 years in prison. Austin Ousley was convicted of reckless homicide and attempted murder earlier this year. ...
Amy Adams Aug 01, 2024 Austin Ousley (Vanderburgh County Jail)

Storm Debris Pick Up Starts Monday In Warrick County
The Warrick County Highway Department will pick up and dispose of woody vegetation storm debris. It has to be placed within 10 feet of the edge of the roadway in the areas impacted by the storm. Crews...
Amy Adams Aug 01, 2024 Photo taken by Amy Adams (Bismark Ave)

EWSU Has Programs To Help With Utility Bill
The Evansville Water and Sewer Utility has new programs to provide financial assistance to some customers. Vic Kelson, the Executive Director, says about 500 inquiries have been received concerning th...
Amy Adams Aug 01, 2024 Photo from WIKY News archives

NWS Confirms EF-1 Tornado Touch Downed In Two Tri-State Counties
The National Weather Service confirms an EF-1 tornado rolled through Vanderburgh and Warrick Counties Tuesday night. That announcement comes from the Paducah office, where investigators surveyed damag...
Amy Adams Aug 01, 2024 Evansville / Vanderburgh County Emergency Management Agency

Long Time Owensboro Pharmacy Set To Close Next Week
A longtime Owensboro family business will close its doors forever this month. Family Pharmacy and Wellness owners say an escalation in fees charged by insurance companies, and pharmacy benefit manager...
Amy Adams Aug 01, 2024 klaradohnalova / Depositphotos.com

Large Donation Will Cover Expenses For Veterans
Good news for those hoping to take that honor flight in October. A family-owned business has decided to cover it all. Woods and Woods Law Firm has donated $43,000 to the Honor Flight program. This wil...
Amy Adams Jul 31, 2024 Photo courtesy of John Buckman

Pedestrian Bridge Expected To Be Finished By End Of The Year
The pedestrian walking bridge at highway 41 and Washington Avenue near Bosse High School is almost complete. Construction began late last year and is a project that has been asked for and discussed fo...
Amy Adams Jul 31, 2024 Photo from news release

Trial Underway For Evansville Mother Charged With Neglect That Killed Newborn
Testimony got underway Tuesday in the trial of an Evansville woman accused in the death of her baby. The child was just 13 days old. Prosecutors say Taylor Smith fell asleep and awakened to find baby ...
Amy Adams Jul 31, 2024 Taylor Smith/Timothy Wilson, Courtesy of the Vanderburgh County Jail

Straight Line Winds Leave Behind Damage to Home And Businesses
The storms that rolled through the tri-state last night left thousands without power and damaged neighborhoods. A subdivision along I-69 and Lynch Road had damage to homes and downed trees. Warrick Co...
Amy Adams Jul 31, 2024 Evansville / Vanderburgh County Emergency Management Agency

Non-Working Storm Sirens Fixed Ahead Of Damaging Storms
On Tuesday, the Vanderburgh County Emergency Management Agency completed maintenance to a couple of storm weather sirens. The new sirens were checked and tested near Allen's Lane and First Avenue. The...
Amy Adams Jul 31, 2024 Evansville / Vanderburgh County Emergency Management Agency


