Category Archives: Local News
Two More People With Connections To Boarding School Abuse Are Arrested
Two more people have been arrested in the child abuse investigation at the Pilgrims Rest Ministry for Boys. Joshua and Christina Vanderkooi are charged with criminal abuse of a child in Ohio County. C...
Amy Adams Apr 26, 2024 Christina and Joshua Vandercooi (Ohio County Jail)
Overnight Crash Kills Person On Bicycle
One person is dead following an overnight crash on West Diamond Avenue. It happened a little after 9:30 pm Thursday between St. Joe and Fulton Avenue. Deputies conducting the investigation say a car h...
Amy Adams Apr 26, 2024 photographee.eu / Depositphotos.com
Murderer Found Guilty But Mentally Ill
A Vanderburgh County jury has reached a verdict in an Evansville trial for murder. Brandon Schaefer was found guilty but mentally ill in the shooting death of 49-year-old Todd Roll. The shooting occur...
Amy Adams Apr 25, 2024 Brandon Schaefer (Vanderburgh County Jail)
Man Sentence For Crime He Committed 30 Years Ago
A case solved after 30 years is sending a man to prison for a long time. 60-year-old Robert Shelton was arrested last year after a DNA match. In 1994 a 19-year-old woman was kidnapped near Brescia Uni...
Amy Adams Apr 25, 2024 Robert Shelton (ISP)
EPD Is Mum About Investigation Involving Former Fire Chief
Evansville police are conducting an investigation into missing tools at the Evansville Fire Department. Referred to as "theft-embezzlement," the missing tools are valued at more than $750. EPD would n...
Amy Adams Apr 25, 2024 Chief Paul Anslinger (EFD)
Man Is Charged In Accident That Killed U of E Student
The driver allegedly involved in a fatal crash on the Lloyd Expressway and Fielding Road on Saturday has been arrested. 32-year-old Jared Reed was booked into jail on Wednesday. He's charged with reck...
Amy Adams Apr 25, 2024 Jared Reed (VCCC)
Saddle Up! The River City Rodeo Is Coming To Evansville
River City Rodeo is coming to the Vanderburgh 4-H Center on May 17th and 18th. It will be an adrenaline-packed weekend of cowboy action and entertainment. Riders will compete in eight thrilling rodeo ...
Amy Adams Apr 25, 2024 Photo from news release
Evansville Police Foundation Public Safety Car Show
It's a chance to view police cars, fire trucks, ambulances, military vehicles and other 'cool' cars up close & personal, and help raise money for safety improvements in Evansville City parks. The ...
Aaron Santini Apr 24, 2024 Image courtesy of
Food Bank Needs Volunteers For Summer Program
The Tri-State Food Bank is searching for volunteers for the summer months. Help is needed for the weekend and summer "Backpack Food For Kids Program". Glenn Roberts says food insecurity is at its high...
Amy Adams Apr 24, 2024 serezniy / Depositphotos.com
"Freak" Arrested On Drug Charges
A Chicago man who goes by the street name "Freak" was arrested in Evansville on drug charges yesterday. Antwan Buckner, also known as "Freak," was the subject of a months-long investigation. Authoriti...
Amy Adams Apr 24, 2024 Antwan Buckner (VCCC)