Category Archives: Local News

Business Owner Is Accused Of Ripping Off Homeowner
Indiana State Police arrested a contractor for theft following an investigation that began in December. A homeowner reported she paid 49-year-old John McKinley over $10,000 after he allegedly advised ...
Amy Adams Jan 15, 2024 Photo from ISP

Family Of Murdered Woman Plan To Protest In Front Of OPD Today
The family of a murder victim in Owensboro is arranging a protest after little action has been taken on the murder investigation. Almost two months ago, 40-year-old Stephanie Green was shot and killed...
Amy Adams Jan 15, 2024 Picture taken from Wiky News archives

Man Is Injured While Star Gazing
A man had to be rescued Thursday night after he climbed up the stairs at the old Pearl Dry Cleaners building in downtown Evansville. He was there to star gaze. Bricks from the chimney fell on him. Eme...
Amy Adams Jan 12, 2024 NASA Hubble Space Telescope / CC

Police Catch Up And Arrest Reckless Driver
Vanderburgh County Sheriff's deputies finally arrested a driver they'd tried to pull over three separate times. First, they noticed Gary Wilson driving without a license plate. He sped off after being...
Amy Adams Jan 12, 2024 Gary Wilson (VCCC)

Woman Is Facing Serious Charges In Shooting Incident
The Henderson Police Department along with the US Marshals Fugitive Task Force located and apprehended La'Dreanna Howard. She was wanted for assault and 4 counts of wanton endangerment. These warrants...
Amy Adams Jan 12, 2024 La'Dreanna Howard (HCDC)

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...
Amy Adams 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...
Amy Adams 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 ...
Amy Adams 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...
Amy Adams 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...
Amy Adams Jan 11, 2024 Lauri Rantala / CC


