Category Archives: Local News

Animal Shelters Want To Raise Awareness About Puppy Mill Bill
Evansville area animal shelters are calling on Governor Eric Holcomb to veto House Bill 1412 also known as the "Puppy Mill Bill". VHS Development and Public Relations Coordinator Laurie Miller says "I...
Amy Adams Feb 29, 2024 Jen's Art & Soul / CC

Person Accused Of Firing Gun Into Car
An Evansville man faces criminal recklessness charges. Police accuse Cory Puckett Senior of firing a gun into a car with three people aboard. The shooting reportedly followed vandalism to a car in Puc...
Amy Adams Feb 29, 2024 Corey Puckett (VCCC)

Vanderburgh Election Board Hears Candidacy Challenges.
The Vanderburgh County Election board held a meeting with county party chairs to review challenges to those who filed to run for offices in the coming primaries. The Board reviewed 18 candidate challe...
Feb 29, 2024 Photo from Wiky News archives

The Best Places To Work In Indiana
The 2024 Best Places to Work in Indiana list is out. The list celebrates organizations around Indiana, for their exemplary workplace environments. Several Evansville businesses made it. ECS Solutions ...
Amy Adams Feb 29, 2024 Nicolas Raymond / CC

Henderson Police Chief Taking A Leave Of Absence
Henderson Police Chief Sean McKinney announced Tuesday that he is stepping down from his position. McKinney will take a leave of absence to devote his time to family health issues. He will remain an e...
Amy Adams Feb 28, 2024 Jason Rojas / CC

Palmyra Man Arrested For Allegedly Robbing Campsite
Indiana State Police arrested a Palmyra man on several felony charges following a robbery that happened on February 2. The victim, who is living in a camper at Buffalo Trace Park, reported he had been...
Amy Adams Feb 28, 2024 Ryan Hawkins (ISP)

Spring Cleaning Is Just Around The Corner
This year's Spring Cleanup in the City of Henderson is fast approaching. Residences south of Second Street should have their items out for pickup no later than 7 am on Monday, March 25. Residences nor...
Amy Adams Feb 28, 2024 Tamaki Sono / CC

Warrick County Commissioners Pass Resolution For Rate Hike
Warrick County Commissioners passed a resolution on Monday that outlines multiple objections to the proposed rate hike from CenterPoint Energy. In the resolution, Warrick Commissioners detail multiple...
Amy Adams Feb 28, 2024 Picture from WIKY News archives

McDonald's Employee Accused Of Stealing Thousands From Safe
A former McDonald's employee is facing multiple charges including theft. Madisonville Police were called to the 1400 block of North Main when four cash deposits, totaling more than $4,400 were missing...
Amy Adams Feb 28, 2024 Michelle Brown (Hopkins County Jail)

Fire Official Is Asking Public To Refrain From Burning Outdoors
The dry and windy conditions could be fuel for more brush fires. The Bluegrass Fish and Wildlife area had widespread damage after the big fire last Friday. That incident was just one of many fires tha...
Amy Adams Feb 27, 2024 BLM Nevada / CC


