Category Archives: Local News

Warrick County House Fire Is Being Called Suspicious
Fire investigators in Warrick County are calling a fire early this morning suspicious. Firefighters were called to the 4600 block of Anderson Road near Lincoln Avenue and a vacant house. The 911 calle...
Amy Adams Jan 02, 2026 Mahesh Kularatne / CC

IU Beats Alabama At The Rose Bowl
The Indiana Hoosiers beat Alabama 38-3 in the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day. Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza made 3 touchdown passes for IU. Both Coach Kalen DeBoer and Curt Cignetti say they tre...
Amy Adams Jan 02, 2026 MAKEEVVLADIMIR.MAIL.RU / Depositphotos.com

Oakland City Man Arrested Accused Of Hindering Warrant Service
Two Oakland City men were arrested after deputies went to serve a warrant to 53-year-old Dennis McCloskey. Upon arriving at the residence, they spoke with 58-year-old William Pope about the outstandin...
Amy Adams Jan 02, 2026 Dennis McCloskey and William Pope (GCSO)

WCSO Investigating After Person Shot In The Neck
One person was taken to the hospital Thursday night after being shot. Warrick County dispatch received the call around 7:00. When first responders arrived at the home on Marshall Road, they found a ma...
Amy Adams Jan 02, 2026 Shooting graphic -- Image Source: Midwest Communications

Influenza Claims The Life Of A Kentucky Child
A Kenton County, Kentucky, child has died from the flu, marking this the first pediatric flu death this season. According to the Kentucky Department for Public Health, the child had not received the f...
Amy Adams Dec 31, 2025 nenovbrothers / Depositphotos.com

Logan's Promise Offering Discounted Rides Home
If you find yourself celebrating a little too much, bringing in the new year, don't drive. Logan's Promise Safe Ride Program will take you home safely from 10 p.m. tonight to 3 a.m. on New Year's Day....
Amy Adams Dec 31, 2025 Photo from Facebook page

Bomb Scare Results In Heavy Police Presence In Downtown Evansville
A bomb scare closed off several streets surrounding Bally's Casino in Downtown Evansville on Tuesday night. Hotel management called 9-1-1 just before 10:00 when a propane tank wrapped in plastic was f...
Amy Adams Dec 31, 2025 Photo from EPD

DUI Charges Dropped For Bus Driver
Charges against a Carmi School bus driver have been dropped after tests revealed no alcohol was in his system at the time of the incident. Last month, 70-year-old Stephan Heath was charged with drivin...
Amy Adams Dec 31, 2025 Photo from the WIKY News archives

Henderson Animal Shelter Opens Doors To New Gaming Facility
There's a new gambling spot in Henderson where the winnings go to support animals. People can pay to play casino-like games at New Hope Pet Rescue on South Green Street. All of the funds raised throug...
Amy Adams Dec 30, 2025 Prystai / Depositphotos.com

Officers Find Man Clinging To Car's Undercarriage
A Hopkins County man is accused of causing a scene outside of Mister Taco on Sunday afternoon. Madisonville police were dispatched to the restaurant in regards to a man lying underneath a vehicle, ref...
Amy Adams Dec 30, 2025 Justin Holt (Hopkins County Jail)


