Category Archives: Local News
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)
Traffic Stop Leads To The Arrest of Three People
Three people are in jail after drugs were found during a traffic stop. Police say the driver, 38-year-old Zachary Moody was acting suspicious. Tyleaha Carnahan and Candace Carnahan were passengers in ...
Amy Adams Apr 24, 2024 Moody, T. Carnahan and C. Carnahan (VCCC)
Former Pre-K Teacher Pleads Guilty
The former pre-k teacher at Bethel United Church of Christ will not go to trial. Court records show Joshua Leduc pleaded guilty Tuesday. He was facing charges of child seduction and child molesting of...
Amy Adams Apr 24, 2024 Joshua Leduc (Vanderburgh County Jail)
Former Treasurer Accused Of Theft
A former treasurer of the Aurora Farmers Fair was arrested and charged with theft. Detectives with the Indiana State Police began an investigation last month when the fair board reported missing money...
Amy Adams Apr 24, 2024 Rowdy Roddy
Truck Driver Buys Scratch Off And Wins Thousands
A lucky truck driver won $225,000 after stopping in Madisonville to buy a $10 100X Cash Kentucky Lottery Scratch-off. Tommy Hinton of Mississippi, says he stopped off at the Pilot Travel Center on Fre...
Amy Adams Apr 23, 2024 Source: Kentucky Lottery
Texas Man Attempts To Cash Fake Check At Evansville Business
A Houston, Texas man is in the Vanderburgh County Jail and is facing several charges including criminal gang activity. The owner of Las Americas Store & Restaurant called 9-1-1 after four suspects...
Amy Adams Apr 23, 2024 Cristopher Flores Flores
(VCCC)
Former EFD Fire Chief Under Investigation
It's now a police matter. Former interim fire chief Paul Anslinger, who replaced Mike Connelly when he stepped down amid controversy, is in hot water himself. Officials claim Anslinger retired after g...
Amy Adams Apr 23, 2024 Chief Paul Anslinger (EFD)