Category Archives: Local News

Kentucky Bill Approved Banning Cell Phones In Classrooms
The Kentucky House Education Committee has approved a Bill banning the use of cell phones in the classroom. This would require school districts to put a policy in place. Henderson High School implemen...
Amy Adams Feb 09, 2024 Pablo Viojo / CC

Tree Falls On Gibson County Man
A Gibson County man is dead after a tree fell on him. It happened at about 4:30 pm in Washington Township, on East State Road 56 near North 450 East. Fire officials say the man was trying to cut a tre...
Amy Adams Feb 08, 2024 Paul Keller / CC

Holiday World Is Hiring For 2024 Season
Holiday World & Splashin' Safari has started hiring for the 2024 season. They are looking to fill over 2,200 positions. Applications are now live and dozens of dates are already set for in-person ...
Amy Adams Feb 08, 2024 WIKY News File Photo by Jordan Rowe

Crash Kills Two People In Spencer County
A portion of US 231 in Spencer County is closed after two people were killed in a crash just after 7:00 this morning. Indiana State Police officials say the accident happened near State Road 62 and in...
Amy Adams Feb 08, 2024 Dave Shaver / CC

College Athletes Competing In Evansville Through Saturday
More than 400 college student-athletes are in town through Saturday. The Great Lakes Valley Conference Men and Women's Swimming and Diving Championships are underway at the Deaconess Aquatics Center. ...
Amy Adams Feb 08, 2024 USAG- Humphreys / CC

Named Released Of Person Involved In Standoff
An hours-long standoff on Evansville's west side occurred after Vanderburgh County Sheriff Deputies attempted to serve a felony warrant. Officials say police were originally called out for a shots fir...
Amy Adams Feb 08, 2024 Anthony Burris Jr. (VCCC)

Louisville Couple Arrested After Drugs Found In Vehicle
A Spencer County Trooper attempted to stop a vehicle with a nonfunctioning taillight Tuesday morning. The vehicle was eventually located at a rest stop. Troopers spoke to the driver 37-year-old John M...
Amy Adams Feb 07, 2024 Mooney/Delong (ISP)

Two Men Accused Of Passing Fake $20 Bills Arrested
Two accused counterfeiters from out of town are in custody. The pair allegedly targeted Evansville businesses with fake $20 bills. EPD developed two suspects in the case - Campanella Ford III and Isai...
Amy Adams Feb 07, 2024 Photo from EPD

Owensville Couple In Custody After Short Standoff
Last Sunday multiple law enforcement officers were dispatched to a residence in Gibson County. The caller reported that their neighbor was actively attempting to break into their house. While officers...
Amy Adams Feb 07, 2024 Dowdy/Marginet (ISP)

Water Interruption Is Scheduled In Henderson This Evening
Parts of Henderson will be under a boil advisory under a scheduled water service interruption. This will take place in the area of North Middle School and Franklin Avenue today. Water will be shut off...
Amy Adams Feb 07, 2024 Scott Akerman / CC


