Category Archives: Local News

Evansville Couple Facing 54 Counts Of Animal Neglect
Two people were arrested following a tip regarding several animals living in poor conditions. Officers say as soon as they went inside the East Franklin Street residence, the smell of feces took their...
Amy Adams Jan 15, 2026 Joshua and Alee Nelson (VCSO)

Owensboro Representative Proposes Childcare Bill
A representative from Owensboro is proposing an amendment to help ease the child care crisis in Kentucky. DJ Johnson says House Bill 190 would change the definition that determines how many kids are a...
Amy Adams Jan 15, 2026 stuartmiles / Depositphotos.com

Officer Accused Of Shooting And Killing Man During Domestic Dispute Is Back On The Job
The Evansville police officer who allegedly shot and killed Everett Nunn while responding to a domestic dispute has returned to duty. Officer Nicholas Helfert was placed on administrative leave follow...
Amy Adams Jan 14, 2026 Photo from EPD

CenterPoint Partners With Non-Profit To Help Homeowners
There is help for home repairs for eligible homeowners in southwestern Indiana. CenterPoint Energy and Community One have launched the Home Repair & Care program. Services offered include repairin...
Amy Adams Jan 14, 2026 IgorVetushko / Depositphotos.com

Improvements Coming To Kentucky Riverports
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced that the state has been awarded nearly $2.3 million for riverport improvements. The Henderson County Riverport Authority is set to receive over $320,000 to rep...
Amy Adams Jan 14, 2026 Picture from Wiky News archives

Police Chase Ends Near North Side Neighborhood
An Evansville man was taken into custody following a pursuit with law enforcement. Monday night, a deputy spotted a vehicle that matched an earlier "Be On The Lookout". Deputies attempted to pull over...
Amy Adams Jan 13, 2026 Niko Moody (VCSO)

Woman Accused Of Stabbing Roommate
Police are investigating a stabbing that happened late Sunday night in Evansville. It happened shortly before midnight at a home on East Delaware Street. During their investigation, police discovered ...
Amy Adams Jan 13, 2026 Vincenta Victoria Flores-Alfaro (VCSO)

Hopkins County Man Dies In House Fire
A house fire claims the life of a 64-year-old Madisonville man. Neighbors reported hearing an explosion before the home on Alan Drive erupted in flames. Later that day, fire crews were called to anoth...
Amy Adams Jan 13, 2026 Angela Marie / CC

Bloody Brawl At Gas Station Lands Man Behind Bars
A fight at an Evansville gas station lands a man behind bars and another covered in blood. The incident occurred on Monday afternoon at Valero on Franklin Street. The attendant told officers she asked...
Amy Adams Jan 13, 2026 Isaiah Britt (VCSO)

Daviess County Dance Team Makes History
A tri-state dance team made history over the weekend. Daviess County High School competed at the Kentucky High School Athletic Association state dance competition and won first place in both the Large...
Amy Adams Jan 12, 2026 Photo from KHSAA Facebook page


