Category Archives: Local News

Officer-Involved Shooting Leaves One Person Dead
Indiana State Police is investigating a shooting involving two Posey County Sheriff's Deputies. The incident occurred on State Road 69, north of Copperline Road, around 12:30 on Thursday afternoon. La...
Amy Adams Jan 23, 2026 Rowdy Roddy

KYTC Says Noon Is The Target Time For Blue Bridge Reopening
After several delays and millions of dollars spent on repairs, Owensboro's Blue Bridge will reopen today. The $18 million rehab project was an important upgrade for the 85-year-old bridge. The project...
Amy Adams Jan 23, 2026 Picture from Wiky News archives

Henderson Man Charged With Murder
One person is dead following a shooting that happened on Wednesday morning in Henderson. Police were called to a domestic situation in the 1100 block of Powell Street. 73-year-old James Culver was pro...
Amy Adams Jan 22, 2026 Harold Farmer (Henderson County Detention Center)

How To Safely Keep Your Home Warm Ahead Of Winter Storm
Keeping your home warm during the winter months comes with potential dangers. The Ohio Township Fire Department would like to remind residents of the best ways to stay safe. According to Chief Scott F...
Amy Adams Jan 22, 2026 tanya.rozhnovskaya@gmail.com / Depositphotos.com

Susan Haynie House Bill Passes Unanimously
Indiana House Bill 1250, also known as the Susan Haynie Bill, has passed committee with a unanimous vote. The Bill would require notifications to law enforcement when violent offenders are released fr...
Amy Adams Jan 22, 2026 VivacityImages / Depositphotos.com

Shots Fired in Henderson
Statement from the Henderson Police Department: On 01/21/2026 at approximately 11:50am officers were dispatched to the area of Powell and Julia in reference to shots fired inside a home. Upon officers...
Aaron Santini Jan 21, 2026 Image courtesy of Henderson Police Department

Two Local GameStop Stores Are Closing
More than 470 GameStop retailers are closing this month, including 2 locally. The GameStop website shows that the Evansville Pavilion store and the Newburgh store are closed, while the one in Eastland...
Amy Adams Jan 21, 2026 speedfighter17 / Depositphotos.com

EVSC Enrolling Kindergarten Students For 2026-2027
The EVSC is now enrolling students for kindergarten for the next school year. Students who will turn 5 years old on or before August 1 are eligible for enrollment. Sending your child to school for the...
Amy Adams Jan 21, 2026 karenr / Depositphotos.com

Apartment Complex Moving Into Vacant West Side Church
A century-old church on Evansville's west side will be converted into an apartment complex. Last month, a petition was filed with the Area Plan Commission to repurpose St. Paul's United Church of Chri...
Amy Adams Jan 21, 2026 kikkerdirk / Depositphotos.com

Guns Stolen With Vehicle, EPD Investigating
The Evansville Police Department is investigating a vehicle theft that happened in the Lorraine Park neighborhood. The victim says his wife woke up to their vehicle backing out of the driveway. There ...
Amy Adams Jan 20, 2026 Photo from EPD


