Category Archives: Local News

CrowdStrike Shuts Down Microsoft Systems Globally
Flights have been grounded worldwide in the wake of a global technology outage. Tech firms believe the outage was not the result of a cyber-attack or a security incident. The issue mainly affected Mic...
Amy Adams Jul 19, 2024 rodgerspix / CC

Convicted Drug Dealer Receives 15 Year Sentence
An Elberfeld man convicted of dealing drugs will spend 15 years in prison. 30-year-old Cody Smith admitted delivering meth to an undercover informant in Posey County on two separate occasions. He also...
Amy Adams Jul 18, 2024 Cody Smith (photo courtesy of news release)

Salvation Army Handing Out School Supplies Tomorrow
The school bells will be clanging soon. Now, the public is invited to a school supply giveaway. Your host is the Salvation Army, coming off a successful Stuff The Bus fundraiser. Organizers say they c...
Amy Adams Jul 18, 2024 Jimmie Quick / CC

Accused Child Molester Behind Bars
A 60-year-old Evansville man is accused of molesting a child. The victim was interviewed at Holly's House. She claims Jon Luttrull forced her to perform sex acts and described other abuse. The victim ...
Amy Adams Jul 18, 2024 Jon Luttrull (VCCC)

EPD Investigating Fatal Shooting
Evansville Police are investigating a shooting death that happened on the city's north side. Just after 8:00 Wednesday night a call was made to 9-1-1 regarding shots being fired in the 300 block of Ea...
Amy Adams Jul 18, 2024 Wiky news archives

Inflatables Replacing Rides At Dubois County Fair
There's new fun coming to the Dubois County Fair after the rides were removed from the midway. That happened after a young girl was hurt being thrown off one of the rides. Now, organizers say Jumping ...
Amy Adams Jul 18, 2024 Photo from the Dubois County Fairgrounds Facebook site

Illinois Woman Accused Of Leaving Toddlers In Hot Car
Illinois State Police are investigating the death of a 1-year-old child and serious injury to a 2-year-old. 36-year-old Adreian D.A. Hooper of Fairfield is accused of leaving the boys in a vehicle for...
Amy Adams Jul 18, 2024 Aydreian D.A. Hooper (Illinois State Police)

Stolen Items From Hardware Store Found In Suspect's Pants
An Evansville woman is locked up inside the Vanderburgh County Jail after she was confronted for shoplifting. 32-year-old Meisha Quesinberry is accused of taking items from a downtown hardware store. ...
Amy Adams Jul 17, 2024 Meisha Quesinberry (VCCC)

Driver Claims She Blacked Out Before Crash
Three people were sent to the hospital following a rollover crash in Vanderburgh County. Just before 5:00 pm on Tuesday emergency crews responded to an accident at Nisbet and Owensville Road. The vehi...
Amy Adams Jul 17, 2024 VCSO

QMA Accused Of Stealing Narcotics From Facility
A former Evansville assisted living worker stands accused of stealing medications meant for patients. 25-year-old Myah Samples is charged with prescription fraud and possession of a controlled substan...
Amy Adams Jul 17, 2024 Myah Samples (VCCC)


