Category Archives: Local News

Bear Sightings May Become More Common In Kentucky
There's been at least one sighting of a bear in Daviess County. The sheriff's office confirms reports of sightings in the Utica area near the Natcher Parkway. More sightings have been reported around ...
Amy Adams Jun 24, 2024 jill@ghostbear.org / Depositphotos.com

Shriners Fest Kicks Off Today
The Evansville Shriners Fest is underway today and Saturday on Riverside Drive. Food trucks are open all day as well as a beer garden. The car show is from 3:00 to 8:00 today and the Rumble on the Riv...
Amy Adams Jun 21, 2024 Shriners Fest photo from website

Potential Bridge Jumper Arrested On Outstanding Warrant
The southbound Twin Bridge in Henderson was closed for an hour this morning. Around 2:30 a passerby noticed a potential jumper and called 9-1-1. Two Henderson County Deputies responded to the sensitiv...
Amy Adams Jun 21, 2024 WIKY News Photo by Jordan Rowe

Man Accused Of Stealing Rent Checks Arrested
A Tampa man is accused of stealing rent checks from area apartment complexes. In March of 2022, seven apartment complexes in Evansville reported over 100 rent checks and money orders stolen from their...
Amy Adams Jun 21, 2024 Carlos Guevara-Diaz (VCCC)

CenterPoint Energy Launches New Billing System
CenterPoint Energy customers in southwestern Indiana will transition to a new billing system beginning July 2. Online account management and the automated phone system will be unavailable from June 27...
Amy Adams Jun 21, 2024 Picture from WIKY News archives

Sheriff Deputies Searching For Man Considered Armed and Dangerous
Dubois County deputies are looking for a man they say shot a woman outside of Holland. 63-year-old David Williamson is considered armed and dangerous. The victim is reportedly in stable condition and ...
Amy Adams Jun 21, 2024 David Williamson (Dubois County Sheriff Office)

Posey County Drug Offender Sentenced
An offender apprehended during the "Operation Last Dance" drug raid was sentenced in Posey County on Wednesday. 41-year-old Joshua Walden of Mt. Vernon will spend 6 years in prison. As part of his gui...
Amy Adams Jun 20, 2024 Joshua Walden (PCPD)

Ellis Park Changing Things Up This Season
There'll be some changes to Ellis Park's upcoming horse racing season. First, the days will change to Saturday through Monday, except for opening day which will be Thursday July 4. The stands and roof...
Amy Adams Jun 20, 2024 Ellis Park (WIKY News Photo by Jay Zimmer)

Ham Radio Operators Showcase Their Skills This Weekend
Ham operators from the Tri-state Amateur Radio Society in Evansville participate in a national exercise from 1:00 PM Saturday until 1:00 PM Sunday. The ARRL Field Day is a showcase for how amateur rad...
Amy Adams Jun 20, 2024 phadventureBG / Depositphotos.com

Law Enforcement Searching For Man Accused Of Child Molestation
Knox County authorities are looking for a man wanted on child sex crime charges. Brian Eugene Gentry is wanted on two felony Child Molesting allegations. The case concerning Gentry was opened earlier ...
Amy Adams Jun 20, 2024 Brian Gentry (Knox County Sheriff's Office)


