Category Archives: Local News

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

Attempted Murder Suspects Behind Bars In Knox County
Three people are facing attempted murder charges following a shooting in Knox County. The incident happened on Autumn Ridge Lane on July 22. An investigation revealed that two men got out of a car tha...
Amy Adams Jul 30, 2024 Dennis, Wittmer, and Ahmed (Knox County Jail)

Painters Give Back To Evansville School
Turpen's Painting Company and its employees are giving back. They spent the day slapping a fresh coat of paint on the walls of Glenwood Leadership Academy before the start of classes. Chad Turpen says...
Amy Adams Jul 30, 2024 VitalikRadko / Depositphotos.com

Thousands Raised By Non-Profit To Help Find Missing Woman
A nonprofit philanthropic organization raises the reward for information concerning a missing woman. Kingsman Philanthropic Corporation raised the reward for Andi Wagner. She was last seen in Oakland ...
Amy Adams Jul 30, 2024 Andi Wagner aka Andi Blair Photo from EPD

Owensboro Woman Facing Charges Following Shots Fired Investigation
An Owensboro woman is in the Daviess County Jail following a shots fired investigation. Officers were called to Arizona Court where they spoke with witnesses. One witness told officers a man and woman...
Amy Adams Jul 30, 2024 Tabatha Carter (DCSO)

Married Couple Accused Of Stealing From Burdette Park Will Be Sentenced Soon
A plea deal was reached for a married couple accused of stealing money while working at Burdette Park. Scott and Catherine Thompson were accused of withholding lease payments for camping spots. The th...
Amy Adams Jul 30, 2024 Scott and Katherine Thompson (Vanderburgh County Jail)

Volksfest Kicks Off This Thursday
Germania Mannerchor's 62nd annual Volksfest is this Thursday through Saturday. Plenty of German food will include bratwurst, pig knuckles, and their famous kraut balls. There's also music and dancing ...
Amy Adams Jul 29, 2024 Photo taken by Amy Adams

Person Shot Near Blue Bridge In Critical Condition
Spencer County deputies are looking into a shooting that happened early Sunday morning near the Blue Bridge. The sheriff's office got a call to River Road at about 2:00 am. Investigation revealed a fi...
Amy Adams Jul 29, 2024 Photo from ISP


