Category Archives: Local News

Day Four Of The Ousley Murder Trial Resumes This Morning
The trial for Evansville murder suspect Austin Ousley wrapped its third day Wednesday at mid-afternoon. The jury heard testimony from the doctor who treated the surviving victim, and from the sheriff'...
Amy Adams Mar 14, 2024 Austin Ousley (Vanderburgh County Jail)

One Person Killed And Another Seriously Hurt In Overnight Crash
A Florida man was killed overnight in a head-on collision. The crash happened on Highway 41 near County Road 550 South in Gibson County. An investigation revealed the 57-year-old man was driving south...
Amy Adams Mar 14, 2024 Photo taken from ISP website
Owensboro Rampage Hockey Send-Off to Nationals
The Owensboro Rampage High School Hockey Team recently achieved a remarkable feat by winning the 2024 KHSHL Championship, securing an automatic bid to the National Championship Tournament in West Ches...
Aaron Santini Mar 13, 2024

Henderson Park Will Get An Upgrade With Grant Money
The City of Henderson has been awarded a $245,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant. The money will go towards upgrades to Anthony Brooks Park located on Madison Street. Potential plans for the p...
Amy Adams Mar 13, 2024 Hey Paul / CC

Winter Moratorium Ends Soon
CenterPoint Energy is reminding customers that the winter moratorium ends on Friday, March 15. The moratorium protects customers who have applied for support through income-qualified programs from hav...
Amy Adams Mar 13, 2024 Picture from WIKY News archives

Intoxicated Woman Involved In Fiery Crash On Interstate
A three-vehicle crash leads to the arrest of an Evansville woman. Emergency crews were called to the area of I-69 over S. Weinbach Tuesday night for an accident with injuries. One vehicle was on fire ...
Amy Adams Mar 13, 2024 Asia Tomich (VCCC)

EVSC Will Alert Parents Of Bus Route Delays
Parents of EVSC students don't be surprised if you receive texts about bus routes. The texts will let you know about delays that may be affected by substitute bus drivers and split bus routes. Split b...
Amy Adams Mar 13, 2024 JohnPickenPhoto / CC

Woman Accused Of Gambling Away Thousands Of Deceased Man's Money
An Evansville woman, Crystal Mars, is accused of stealing more than $20,000 for gambling. Authorities say they believe Mars withdrew money from a bank account owned by a man who had passed away. Mars ...
Amy Adams Mar 13, 2024 Crystal Mars (VCCC)

Gibson County Man Charged With Criminal Confinement
Gibson County Deputies responded to a call about a man walking in and out of traffic on State Road 64 Sunday night. Deputies arrived on the scene and identified the man as 56-year-old Edward Cook Sr. ...
Amy Adams Mar 12, 2024 Edward Cook Sr. (GCSO)

Crews Battle Fire In Old Furniture Store
Owensboro fire units were called to 9th and Bolivar just before 1 pm Monday for a business fire. Workers noticed insulation burning in the basement of Bobby Wilson Furniture. They were able to get out...
Amy Adams Mar 12, 2024 Photo taken from OFD Facebook


