Category Archives: Local News

Evansville Mother Is Sentenced To Probation
An Evansville mother charged with neglect of a dependent reached a plea deal. On Thursday Loreena Nance was sentenced to two years but was given credit for time served. She will spend the rest of the ...
Amy Adams May 17, 2024 Loreena Nance (VCCC)

Rain Cancels Owensboro Event
Today was supposed to be the season's first Friday After 5 in Owensboro. It's been canceled. Board secretary Belinda Abell says the cancellation is because of today's forecast weather. Moving the even...
Amy Adams May 17, 2024 thepoo / Depositphotos.com

Hadi Shrine Holding Free Screening On Saturday
The Hadi Shrine will hold a free screening event on Saturday from 9:00 am to 12 pm. A doctor will be available for evaluations for bone, muscle, and joint problems, burn scars, and cleft lip and palat...
Amy Adams May 16, 2024 Photo from news release

Replacement Named For County Clerk Position
Vanderburgh County Republican leaders held a caucus Wednesday evening to name a replacement for county clerk Carla Hayden. Hayden announced in April that she would step down due to threats and harassm...
Amy Adams May 16, 2024 Photo from WIKY News archives

Indiana State Investigators Receive Prestigious Award
Two Indiana State Investigators from the southern district were honored by the United States Attorney in a ceremony in Indianapolis. Lieutenant Lester Norvell was honored for his work involving a free...
Amy Adams May 16, 2024 Photos from ISP

Murder Suspect Pleads Not Guilty
A man charged with murder in the fatal stabbing at a local motel made an initial court appearance on Wednesday. DeWayne Whitney was ordered held without bond. A not-guilty plea was entered. He is accu...
Amy Adams May 16, 2024 DeWayne Whitney Jr (VCCC)

Excel Center Receives Grant To Help Adults Earn Diploma
The Goodwill Industries Excel Center was awarded a grant from the CenterPoint Energy Foundation. The $85,000 will assist in helping adults earn a Core 40 High School Diploma. Although the program is f...
Amy Adams May 16, 2024 gadgetdude / CC

Newburgh Neighborhood Hit By Tornado
The National Weather Service confirms that Warrick County was hit by a tornado on Tuesday. It happened during the same storm that brought flash flooding to Newburgh. Weather service staff says the EF-...
Amy Adams May 16, 2024 Photo from Wiky news archive

The Evansville Otters Season Opener Is Tonight
A wet field due to record-breaking rainfall postponed Tuesday's season opener for the Evansville Otters. The Otters and the Gateway Grizzlies will play a double-header 7-inning game this evening at 5:...
Amy Adams May 15, 2024 Logo courtesy the Evansville Otters

Smelly Tap Water Safe To Drink
Starting on Monday Evansville Water and Sewer Utility customers may notice a slight change in the odor of your tap water. A switch in disinfectant will be the reason. This is part of the water treatme...
Amy Adams May 15, 2024 Gideon / CC


