Category Archives: Local News

Person In Serious Condition Following Crash With Drunk Driver
A Posey County man is in jail following a crash on State Road 66 in Blairsville. On the way to the scene, deputies were notified that one of the vehicles involved had left. The vehicle matching the de...
Amy Adams Sep 16, 2025 Brandon Johnson (PCSO)

Tiny Homes Could Be Next Big Thing In Henderson
The proposal for a new city ordinance defines a tiny home as a single-family dwelling in a unit of 120 to 800 square feet. Officials say they want to allow the construction of tiny homes in places lik...
Amy Adams Sep 16, 2025 iqoncept / Depositphotos.com

Mother Arrested And Charged With Neglect
An Evansville woman is charged with neglect after her toddler was found alone and crying on someone's porch. 25-year-old Latizja Cole allegedly dropped the girl off at a relative's house without telli...
Amy Adams Sep 16, 2025 Latizja Cole (VCSO)

Business Owner Accused Of Fraud And Theft
A local construction company owner has been arrested for fraud and theft. Charges were filed against Matthew Martin, owner of the Martin Construction Company. The charges allege that Martin altered ch...
Amy Adams Sep 15, 2025 Matthew Martin (VCSO)

EPA Says 80 Properties Are Clean Following Chemical Fire
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says all 80 properties they were given access to following the chemical fire have been cleaned. Four commercial properties within a grass mowing advisory have ...
Amy Adams Sep 15, 2025 schankz / Depositphotos.com

VCSO Investigating Inmate's Death
An investigation is underway following an inmate's death at the Vanderburgh County Jail. The incident happened on September 6 inside the booking area holding cell containing multiple new arrestees. Wi...
Amy Adams Sep 15, 2025 Image courtesy of Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office

Human Remains Found In Ohio River May Be Missing Morganfield Man
Human remains inside a vehicle were found in the Ohio River on Friday morning near a boat ramp off Dike Lane in Morganfield. Although the remains have not been identified, officials believe they belon...
Amy Adams Sep 15, 2025 James Michael Mills photo from Mayor Randy Greenwell

Person Killed In Daviess County Crash Identified
One person is dead following a crash in Daviess County. Wednesday morning, emergency crews were called to Ky 144 between Pleasant Valley Road and Boteler Road. The Daviess County Sheriff says a truck ...
Amy Adams Sep 11, 2025 Photo from WIKY News archives

Illinois Man Arrested For Driving Drunk In School Zone
An Illinois man is behind bars for drunk and reckless driving in a school zone. 70-year-old Mark Dolan was arrested near Marrs Elementary School in Mt. Vernon. According to the probable cause affidavi...
Amy Adams Sep 11, 2025 Mark Dolan (Posey County Prosecutor's Office)

Burn Ban Issued For Some Tri-State Counties
It's been cooler around the Tri-State lately, but also dry. That has resulted in the enactment of several burn bans. Posey County officials put a burn ban into effect on Wednesday morning. Just a day ...
Amy Adams Sep 11, 2025 ZoranPhotographer / Depositphotos.com


