Category Archives: Local News

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)

Hub and Spoke Training Initiative Opening Five New Locations
The expansion of state-sponsored firefighting training locations was announced on Tuesday. Governor Eric Holcomb and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security are eliminating "training deserts" acro...
Amy Adams Jun 19, 2024 IDHS

Juneteenth Holiday Closes Area Businesses
Some offices will be closed today for the Juneteenth holiday. This includes banks, credit unions, and the United States Postal Service. Also closed are City offices, including the Civic Center and the...
Amy Adams Jun 19, 2024 USAG- Humphreys / CC


