Category Archives: Local News

Registered Landmark Destroyed In 2021 Tornado Receives Funding To Rebuild
A historic landmark destroyed in the December 2021 Western Kentucky storms will be replaced. FEMA has approved 4.7 million dollars to the First Christian Church in Mayfield. The storms produced floodi...
Amy Adams Mar 08, 2024 State Farm / CC

The Deadline For Trade School Scholarship Is Next Week
Those wanting to pursue a career in the medical field, cosmetology, mechanics, plumbing, or another trade can apply for a scholarship. The Wanderers Motorcycle Club is giving away $2,500 to go towards...
Amy Adams Mar 08, 2024 QR code photo from Floyd Hines.

Car Hits Evansville Restaurant
Inspectors from the Vanderburgh County building commission were called out after a car hit the building of the Merry Go Round restaurant on Fares Avenue. It happened a little before 10 o'clock this mo...
Mar 07, 2024 Photo Courtesy Tom Shoulders

Former Firefighter Indicted On Multiple Counts Of Sex Abuse
An update on the child sex abuse arrests in Hopkins County we previously reported. The latest Grand Jury has indicted many of those arrested including a former Madisonville Firefighter. Henry Strader,...
Amy Adams Mar 07, 2024 Henry Strader (Hopkins County Jail)

Woman Agrees To Plea Deal In Patient Death Case
A woman facing trial in the death of a special needs patient has agreed to a plea deal. Latavia Booker was scheduled for trial on March 11th but now that won't happen. She, along with Glenda Fields an...
Amy Adams Mar 07, 2024 Latavia Booker (VCCC)

Teen Becomes Angry After Denied A Ride
On Tuesday Henderson Police responded to the 1000 block of First Street. The victim told police that a white male, later identified as Aayden Piper walked up to his vehicle and asked for a ride. When ...
Amy Adams Mar 07, 2024 Aayden Piper (HCPD)

Nearly $6 Million Awarded To Three Tri-State Counties
The Indiana Department of Transportation is awarding $155.6 million to 51 cities, towns, and counties. The federal funding will go towards local road and bridge improvements and sidewalk projects. Nea...
Amy Adams Mar 07, 2024 Photo from news release

Former Fire Chief Accused of Sexual Harassment
Former Evansville Fire Chief Mike Connelly, who stepped down last September, is being accused of sexual harassment. The victim claims she has proof Connelly filmed her with his phone during meetings. ...
Mar 06, 2024 Mike Connelly (Courtesy Evansville Fire Department)

One Person Is Dead After Driving Into Pond
One person is dead as a result of a car driving into a pond on Evansville's east side. It happened at around 6:30 pm near Texas Roadhouse. A witness reportedly saw a car hit several road signs before ...
Amy Adams Mar 06, 2024 Photo from EFD Facebook

The United States Post Office Is Hiring
The United States Post Office is searching for motivated and dynamic individuals throughout the state of Indiana. USPS is hosting a job fair in Evansville on Thursday, March 14 from 10:00 am to 12:00 ...
Amy Adams Mar 06, 2024 Erica Fischer / CC


