Category Archives: Local News

Homes And Cars Destroyed In Fire
Several fire departments were called to battle a blaze Wednesday afternoon on Barnett's Creek Road at the Daviess/Ohio County line. Officials say the homeowner had burned unused materials from a home ...
Amy Adams Feb 22, 2024 Rob Swystun / CC

Orr Fellowship Bringing Its Services To Evansville
Orr Fellowship of Indianapolis is expanding to Evansville to help the next generation of business leaders and entrepreneurs. The Orr Fellowship focuses on rising college students to develop their busi...
Amy Adams Feb 22, 2024 Photo from news release

Be Sure To Thank Your Supermarket Employees Today
Today is "Supermarket Employee Day". The day recognizes every level of Schnucks 12,000 employees across the Midwest for their work. Employees with a Schnucks Rewards account will receive 5,000 points ...
Amy Adams Feb 22, 2024 Polycart / CC

Woman Held Against Her Will Escapes Situation
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to the 2300 block of S. Red Bank Road just before 6:00 last night for an assault in progress. The victim told authorities that she was being held...
Amy Adams Feb 21, 2024 Image courtesy of Evansville Police Department

Commissioners Want A Resolution To Rate Change
Vanderburgh County Commissioners approve a resolution opposing a proposed CenterPoint Energy rate change. The resolution was read into the record of a commission meeting. It opposes not only the rate ...
Amy Adams Feb 21, 2024 Picture from WIKY News archives

Puppy Mill Bill Waiting For Governor's Signature
A controversial "Puppy Mill bill" has passed the Indiana Senate. House Bill 1412 would get rid of local ordinances that ban the sale of dogs at retail pet stores. It Takes a Village Animal Rescue says...
Amy Adams Feb 21, 2024 Kiwi NZ / CC

Riverboat Shuts Down Indefinitely
The parent company of the American Queen riverboat has reportedly shut down. American Queen Voyages has canceled all future cruises. Guests and customers should expect full refunds for the shutdown cr...
Amy Adams Feb 21, 2024 w.marsh / CC

Thousands Remain Under Boil Advisory On Evansville's East Side
The water main break has been repaired. Lincoln and Fuquay are reopened to traffic. The boil advisory is still in effect for thousands of customers. To see if you are on the map click here.
Amy Adams Feb 21, 2024 Photo from EWSU

New Animal Control Supervisor Steps Down
The recently appointed Warrick County Animal Control Supervisor is already stepping down. Now leaders already have to look for a new one. At the end of January, commissioners named Dave Ruckholdt the ...
Amy Adams Feb 20, 2024 Deb / CC

Public Meeting Tomorrow To Discuss Wathan Lane Project
A public meeting is on Wednesday to discuss another road construction project in Henderson. Work is expected to start March 4th on Wathan Lane. The project, which includes new asphalt, will take about...
Amy Adams Feb 20, 2024 UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden / CC


