Category Archives: Local News

Man Impersonating Police Office Spends Time Behind Bars
Thursday a Washington County man was arrested for impersonating a public servant. A Detective with the Indiana State Police learned that 62-year-old William Salyer allegedly left voicemails with an Ar...
Amy Adams Aug 02, 2024 William Salyer (Washington County Jail)

Robbery Suspect Accused Of Stealing From Business
Evansville Police arrest a burglary suspect they caught red-handed. Officers were called to the Trane sales office on Sycamore Street by an intruder alarm, at about 9:30 pm Wednesday. An arriving unit...
Amy Adams Aug 02, 2024 Billy Joe Lawson (VCCC)

Owensboro Teen Arrested Following Short Pursuit In Evansville
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office arrested a 17-year-old after a short pursuit. On Thursday deputies spotted a speeding vehicle on northbound 41 near Waterworks Road and attempted to pull them o...
Amy Adams Aug 02, 2024 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC

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


