Category Archives: Local News

Love Is In The Air At Mesker Park Zoo
If you're single and ready to mingle, Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden has something just for you. A speed dating event will take place on February 6th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Those between the ages...
Amy Adams Jan 20, 2026 Photo from news release

IU Football Makes School History
The Indiana Hoosiers are the new College Football National Champions after defeating the University of Miami Hurricanes last night, 27-21. Indiana finishes the season a perfect 16-0. Indiana Quarterba...
Amy Adams Jan 20, 2026 MAKEEVVLADIMIR.MAIL.RU / Depositphotos.com

Drunk Driver Hits House, Passenger Injured
One person sustained serious injuries after the car they were riding in hit a home. EPD responded to the 1300 block of Pollack Ave around 3:00 Saturday morning for a rollover crash. Once on scene, off...
Amy Adams Jan 19, 2026 Jarrell Madison (VCSO)

Famous Shoe Brand Donates Thousands To High School
$15,000 was given to Princeton Community High School, all thanks to Skechers and the nonprofit Adopt-A-Classroom. This was in honor of its Olympic gold medal-winning WNBA champion Jackie Young. The mo...
Amy Adams Jan 19, 2026 spineback / Depositphotos.com

Drunk Driver Clocked Traveling 114 Mph On Highway 41
An Evansville man was arrested in Gibson County on Friday night. 19-year-old Wensley Demosthenes was clocked traveling 114 mph on Highway 41 near County Road 650 South. Once law enforcement caught up ...
Amy Adams Jan 19, 2026 Wensley Demosthenes (GCSO)

Free Admission To Indiana Museums Today
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, many Indiana museums are offering free admission. Locally, this includes Angel Mounds, New Harmony, and Vincennes State Historic Sites. Each location has a uniq...
Amy Adams Jan 19, 2026 NewAfrica / Depositphotos.com

USI Offering Free Ultrasounds To Expectant Mothers
Expectant mothers can receive free non-diagnostic ultrasounds at the University of Southern Indiana. The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is offering this to women in their second and third trime...
Amy Adams Jan 16, 2026 dianazh / Depositphotos.com

Indianapolis Man Accused Of Sexual Assault In Evansville
An Indianapolis man is behind bars on rape charges. The victim told officers they had planned a night out with 27-year-old Noah Collins. She said after the date, they went to a hotel where he allegedl...
Amy Adams Jan 16, 2026 Noah Collins (VCSO)

Indiana Sheriff's Association Offering Scholarships To College Students
College students pursuing a degree in criminal justice studies can now apply for scholarships through the Indiana Sheriff's Association. The scholarship fund was established for students who are commi...
Amy Adams Jan 16, 2026 Photo provided by SoCast.

Governor Braun Delivers State Of The State Address
Indiana Governor Mike Braun delivered his 2026 State of the State address last night. He highlighted economic achievements from 2025, including a rise in average hourly earnings of over 4%. The govern...
Amy Adams Jan 15, 2026 Courtesy of Senator Mike Braun Office


