Category Archives: Local News

Assessment Study Is Needed For Hartke's Future
A long-closed Evansville swimming pool may have a better future than anticipated. The Winnecke Administration had hopes of re-opening Hartke Pool this summer. The extent of wear and tear and storm dam...
Amy Adams Jun 26, 2024 Thomas Park / Unsplash

Complaints Of Drug Activity Leads To Multiple Arrests
The Daviess County Special Investigations Unit checked out a home on W. Legion Boulevard after receiving several complaints of drug activity. During their search, they found meth, marijuana, hydrocodo...
Amy Adams Jun 26, 2024 Robert McKight, James McKinght and Candace Piper (Daviess County Jail)

Motorcycle Rider Dies From Injuries Sustained In Crash
Multiple Vanderburgh County first responders along with Indiana State Police were called to a fatal accident Tuesday night. The crash was at the intersection of Highway 41 and Hillsdale Road. The driv...
Amy Adams Jun 26, 2024 Karen / CC

Business Owner Is Granted Change Of Venue For Trial
Amy Word, EVSC Board member on leave will go on trial today. She is charged with maintaining a common nuisance at Lamasco Bar and Grill on Evansville's west side. That came after Evansville Police mad...
Amy Adams Jun 26, 2024 Amy Word (Photo from Vanderburgh County Jail)

Suspect Tries To Disarm Officer During Scuffle
A Madisonville man is facing several charges including attempting to disarm an officer. Police responded to a call on Sunday evening at the Hidden Hills Apartments. 40-year-old Christopher Redman is a...
Amy Adams Jun 25, 2024 Christopher Redman (Hopkins County Jail)

Jury Seated For Double Murder Case In Evansville
The jury was selected and opening arguments began on Monday in the double murder trial of John Parker. He is one of three men charged in the murders of Michael Blankenship Jr. and Mitchell Greathouse....
Amy Adams Jun 25, 2024 John Parker (VCCC)

A Variety Of Drugs Found In Vehicle During Traffic Stop
A traffic stop on I-65 resulted in the arrest and felony drug charges for two Clark County women. During the stop, the trooper observed indicators of potential criminal activity from the occupants. A ...
Amy Adams Jun 25, 2024 Sharon Mclain and Tara Edwards (Clark County Jail)

The Heat Is On With Dangerous Temps Today
The heat index stretches well into triple digits today. Afternoon highs are forecast to be about 96 which will feel like 106. Pavement temperatures can be dangerous for outside pets. For humans, make ...
Amy Adams Jun 25, 2024 rfphoto / Depositphotos.com

VCSO Holds Awards Ceremony
On Friday Vanderburgh County Sheriff Noah Robinson held an awards and swearing-in of new deputies ceremony at the Old Courthouse. Office members were recognized during the ceremony for their professio...
Amy Adams Jun 24, 2024 Sheriff Noah Robinson and Deputy EMA Director Nick Adams (photo taken by Cliff Weaver)

Suspects Accused Of Beating Man Charged With Attempted Murder
Two people are behind bars charged with attempted murder. Evansville Police were called to the 100 block of E. Tennessee Street 10:30 Saturday night. The homeowner told officers that a man showed up o...
Amy Adams Jun 24, 2024 Charles Miles and Cade Kirk (VCCC)


