Category Archives: Local News

Kentucky Governor Delivers State Of The Commonwealth Address
Governor Andy Beshear delivered his 7th State of the Commonwealth address last night. At the top of the list was his proposed budget that would help all Kentuckians achieve the American Dream. Beshear...
Amy Adams Jan 08, 2026 Photo from WIKY news archives

Local Hospitals Have New Restrictions
Starting tomorrow, Ascension St. Vincent in Evansville and Warrick County will have new restrictions for visitors. This is necessary to protect patients and their families from the spread of respirato...
Amy Adams Jan 08, 2026 nenovbrothers / Depositphotos.com

Mesker Park Zoo Has Record-Breaking Year
2025 was a record-breaking year for attendance at Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden with nearly 300,000 visitors. There was also an increase in Zoo memberships. Attendance growth was driven in part...
Amy Adams Jan 08, 2026 Photo from news release

Car Chase With Police Lead To Arrest
An armed felon is arrested following a brief car chase in Evansville. On Monday morning, officers spotted a speeding vehicle on Highway 41 and Riverside Drive. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, ...
Amy Adams Jan 07, 2026 Nazhee Flowers (VCSO)

Kentucky's First Digital ID Is Available On Smartphones
Kentucky's first digital ID is now available through a free and secure phone app. Governor Andy Beshear says Kentucky Mobile ID is a digital version of a standard REAL ID driver's license and will be ...
Amy Adams Jan 07, 2026 Photo from drive.ky.gov

Two Men Arrested During Street Race In Evansville
Two street racers had a quick trip to jail after police caught them speeding on St. Joe Avenue in Evansville. 20-year-old Trey Wheeler and 21-year-old Cameron Kessler were clocked going 81 in a 30 mph...
Amy Adams Jan 07, 2026 Trey Wheeler and Cameron Kessler (VCSO)

Kentucky Residents Can Now Apply For Energy Assistance
Low-income residents in Kentucky can now apply for the home energy assistance program, also known as LIHEAP. The winter crisis program, which is available in all 120 Kentucky counties, assists househo...
Amy Adams Jan 06, 2026 pixeldreams / Depositphotos.com

Three People Injured In Head-On Crash
One person sustained serious injuries in a head-on crash in Gibson County. Dispatch received the call just after 5:00 Monday evening. It happened on State Road 65, one-half mile south of County Road 4...
Amy Adams Jan 06, 2026 Photo from GCSO

Indiana Attorney General Suing Insulin Manufacturer
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has filed a new lawsuit against Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly in an effort to lower insulin prices for residents. The lawsuit claims deceptive market practices, acc...
Amy Adams Jan 06, 2026 VadimVasenin / Depositphotos.com

Contractor Working On Blue Bridge Facing Large Fines For Delay
The Blue Bridge in Owensboro will not reopen on January 16. On Monday, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet received notice from American Contracting stating that the extension will last until the end ...
Amy Adams Jan 06, 2026 Picture from Wiky News archives


