Category Archives: Local News
Henderson Shelter Will Make Room For Those Needing To Stay Warm
Harbor House in Henderson wants people who might need a warm place to stay the next few days to know they're making room for them. Coni Beck, who's in charge of the men's facility says all the regular...
Jan 12, 2024 Martin Thomas / CC
Athlete's Bond Reduced In Rape Case
The University of Evansville baseball player charged with rape made his first court appearance Thursday. 20-year-old Willard Peterson pleaded not guilty. Police say he raped a girl at his university a...
Jan 12, 2024 Willard Peterson (VCCC)
Weather Closes Three Kentucky School Districts
The pending weather has closed at least three school districts in western Kentucky today. Hancock County Schools, McLean County Schools, and Webster County Schools are all closed. Webster County will ...
Jan 12, 2024 jlwelsh / CC
ISP Investigating Fatal Structure Fire
Detectives with the Indiana State Police Sellersburg Post are investigating a fatal structure fire. Wednesday night the Austin Fire Department responded to the 1000 block of West Harrod Road. While ex...
Jan 11, 2024 Photo from ISP
CenterPoint Sharing Tips On How To Save Energy While Staying Warm
With single-digit temperatures on the way, CenterPoint Energy is reminding customers about ways to save energy and stay safe while keeping warm. Make sure your heating system is operating safely and e...
Jan 11, 2024 Lauri Rantala / CC
Intoxicated Man Caught Speeding In School Zone
A Crete Illinois man will be spending some time behind Posey County bars after he was charged with driving drunk through a school zone. 34-year-old Jerome Abernathy reportedly admitted to driving thro...
Jan 11, 2024 Jerome Abernathy (PCSO)
U Of E Baseball Player Charged With Rape
A University of Evansville baseball player is accused of raping a girl at his campus apartment. The victim told police that she and a friend went to a party at the "baseball house" last November. Towa...
Jan 11, 2024 Willard Peterson (VCCC)
Firefighters Honored At Awards Ceremony For Saving Officer's Life
Four Evansville Firefighters were recognized for going above and beyond. Jim Melloy, Adam Ulrich, Zac Conner, and Eric Tanner saved the life of an Evansville Police Officer who was having a heart atta...
Jan 11, 2024 Photo from news release
Low Blood Donations Put Hospitals At Risk
Officials with the American Red Cross have declared an emergency concerning a critical shortage of blood. They report the lowest blood donation numbers in 20 years. Evansville chapter director Beth Sw...
Jan 10, 2024 Maryland GovPics / CC
Man Accused Of Killing His Mother Back In Evansville
A man accused in the shooting death of his mother has been extradited to Vanderburgh County. Jaron Anthony Wells was arrested in September about 60 miles from, where investigators claim the murder too...
Jan 10, 2024 Jaron Wells (VCCC)
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