Category Archives: Local News

Person Killed During Street Race Incident
One person has died following a head-on collision in Henderson. It happened Monday night. Police say it was caused by street racing. The Vanderburgh County Coroner's Office identifies that person as 4...
Amy Adams May 29, 2024 cla1978 / Depositphotos.com

Test Drive A School Bus During DCPS Event
If driving a school bus has ever crossed your mind, you're in luck. This Saturday Daviess County Public Schools will hold a school bus test drive event from 10 am to 2 pm. The community is welcome to ...
Amy Adams May 29, 2024 Tomash Devenishek / CC

Parents arrested After Baby Found Sitting On Top Of Maggots
A Kentucky couple was arrested after police found drugs and maggots in their baby's stroller. Madisonville police got a call about two suspicious people walking down West Center Street. Officers found...
Amy Adams May 29, 2024 Thomas Parker/Tiffany McCord (Hopkins County Jail)

Deputy Injured During Struggle With Suspect
39-year-old Damien Ritter is facing several charges after authorities say he resisted arrest Tuesday night. Vanderburgh County deputies say it happened at the west side Home Depot as they were trying ...
Amy Adams May 29, 2024 Damien Ritter (VCCC)

Everyone is Welcome To The Boonville Police Station Dedication
The City of Boonville invites local workers, citizens, and faith leaders to gather at the police station this morning. A ceremony will be held at 11:00 to honor workers who have died, suffered illness...
Amy Adams May 28, 2024 Photo from news release

Former County Auditor Accused Of Stealing Thousands
A former Jackson County Auditor was arrested after a month-long investigation. The Indiana State Board of Accounts discovered possible misconduct by then-auditor 44-year-old Staci Eglen of Seymour. De...
Amy Adams May 28, 2024 Staci Eglen (Jackson County Jail)

Evansville Food Truck Festival Rescheduled For Father's Day
Severe weather postponed Sunday's Evansville Food Truck Festival at Bosse Field. The event will now take place on June 16 from 1 pm-8 pm. Every father will receive free raffle tickets for a chance to ...
Amy Adams May 28, 2024 iqoncept / Depositphotos.com

Teen Charged With Wanton Endangerment
Saturday morning Henderson County Police responded to the 400 block of Marywood Drive about a family disturbance. Witnesses told police that 18-year-old Drake Cook pointed a loaded firearm at them aft...
Amy Adams May 28, 2024 Drake Cook (HCDC)

Roofing Scam Reported In Fort Branch
The Gibson County Sheriff's Office is warning the public to stay cautious after several roof repair scams have been reported in the area. Deputies say scammers in the Fort Branch area have been trying...
Amy Adams May 28, 2024 Photo from Wiky news archives

Kentucky Governor Issues State Of Emergency
The National Service has sent survey teams to review the damage from Sunday night's storms. Thousands of people are without power and damage is widespread, particularly in Hopkins and Muhlenberg count...
Amy Adams May 28, 2024 Picture taken by Justin Sturgeon


