Category Archives: Local News

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

Expect Extra Patrols This Holiday Weekend
Indiana State Police and area law enforcement are participating in the "Click it or Ticket" enforcement campaign. Troopers will be watching for unrestrained passengers and dangerous and impaired drive...
Amy Adams May 24, 2024 Photo from ISP

Mayor Terry And Staff Lend Habitat Of Humanity A Helping Hand
Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry will be out today with a hammer in hand. She along with her staff will participate in a "build day" with Habitat for Humanity of Evansville. This is part of the inaugu...
Amy Adams May 24, 2024 Texas Tech University - University Student Housing / CC

Judge Rules In Favor Of Police Officer
An appeals court judge has ruled in favor of an Evansville police officer. Sergeant Sam Smith was on patrol when he found Charles Brumitt in a parking lot, drunk. During their encounter, Brummit repor...
Amy Adams May 24, 2024 Photo from the WIKY News archives

St. Louis Man Booked On Drug Charges
An 18-year-old man from St. Louis is in the Vanderburgh County Jail after he was caught with drugs. Martreill Payne was in a vehicle with three other people refusing to be stopped by police. When the ...
Amy Adams May 24, 2024 Martreill Payne (VCCC)

Local Business Donates Thousands To EFD
Evansville Firefighters are getting an upgrade in breathing equipment thanks to a donation from an area business. LyondellBasell donated $40,000 to provide a new respirator for every firefighter. Canc...
Amy Adams May 24, 2024 arisha108 / Depositphotos.com

Soil and Water Conversation Districts Offering Free Event
Proactive Agronomy Field Day will be June 6th. Topics will include: Cover cropping long term, and how cover crops lower input costs Register by calling Warrick soil and water at 812-897-2840. You must...
Aaron Santini May 23, 2024 Darla Hueske / Unsplash

Good News For Henderson County School Employees
The Henderson County Board of Education approved a 3% pay raise and a $1,000 supplement. This is up from last year's increase of 1.5%. Superintendent Dr. Bob Lawson says the decision allows the school...
Amy Adams May 23, 2024 kikkerdirk / Depositphotos.com


