Category Archives: Local News

City's New Flag Winner Announced
The Evansville Flag Competition announced a winner earlier this week. Darren Wharton won with his flag that portrays the Ohio River and the Four Freedoms Monument. Officials say they worked with other...
Amy Adams Jan 31, 2024 Picture from Evansville's Flag Competition Facebook site

The Search Continues For Henderson Jail Escapee
Law enforcement is using drones, K9s, and boats in their search for a Henderson County Jail inmate who got away on Friday. Police were dispatched to Borax Drive on Monday concerning a report that some...
Amy Adams Jan 30, 2024 Tylee Thompson (HCDC)

Host Families Needed For Otters
The Evansville Otters need host families for their players. Every year, about 20 households volunteer. This year, the team needs about 5 families to host players during the coming baseball season. Tea...
Amy Adams Jan 30, 2024 Logo courtesy the Evansville Otters

Detroit Man In Gibson County Jail For Causing Disturbance
Gibson County Dispatch received a report of a disturbance at Toyota in Princeton. When deputies arrived they separated all parties involved and began an investigation. It was discovered that 19-year-o...
Amy Adams Jan 30, 2024 Terrance Burwell (GCSO)

Investigation Into Warrick County Animal Control Leads To Third Arrest
The investigation into alleged misappropriated funds from Warrick County Animal Control has resulted in a third arrest. 35-year-old Jamie Hubiak of Newburgh has surrendered 7 black poodle puppies. Hub...
Amy Adams Jan 30, 2024 Jamie Hubiak (WCSO)

High Water Road Closings
From Vanderburgh County Road Department. The following roads are closed until further notice due to high water: ROAD FROM TO Old Henderson Rd. Duesner Rd. Golden Rule Rd. Seminary Rd Duesner Rd...
Aaron Santini Jan 29, 2024 WIKY News Photo:
Waterworks Road high water.

Police Catch Suspect Deleting Child Porn From Phone
A 38-year-old Henderson man is behind bars after allegedly trying to hide child porn he had on his cell phone. Henderson police responded to the 10 block of Gardengate Drive around 1 AM Wednesday abou...
Amy Adams Jan 29, 2024 James Turner (HCDC)

Circus Trailer Catches Fire On Indiana Interstate
An Indiana State Trooper was patrolling I-69 in Grant County around 2:00 Saturday morning when he spotted a semi-truck and trailer engulfed in flames. The trailer was loaded with animals from the Shri...
Amy Adams Jan 29, 2024 Photos from ISP

Suspect Wanted In New Year's Day Murder Back In Vanderburgh County
The man accused of the New Year's Day murder on East Riverside Drive in Evansville now has accommodations in the Vanderburgh County Jail. Christopher Boyd was booked on Sunday morning. He spent 10 day...
Amy Adams Jan 29, 2024 Christopher Boyd (VCCC)

METS Micro Has Seen An Increase Of Riders Since Launch
In November the Metropolitan Evansville Transit System announced the launch of its METS micro app. Since then, 40 riders have taken advantage of the $2 van rides each day. Since the launch, METS Micro...
Amy Adams Jan 29, 2024 Photo taken by Amy Adams


