Category Archives: Local News

Two People Facing Drug Charges After Investigation
An investigation that started in September has led to the arrest of two people. The Evansville Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force, ISP, and the DEA were tipped off about possible meth distribution act...
Amy Adams Dec 06, 2023 Trent Marion and Amy Ranes (VCCC)

Intoxicated Man Injures Trooper During Arrest
Police responded to Huck's gas station on 4th Street in Mt. Vernon for a disturbance on Tuesday night. By the time officers arrived the two male subjects were gone. A trooper later located the vehicle...
Amy Adams Dec 06, 2023 Rayce Liggett-Kueber (ISP)

Several States Recalling Cantaloupe
A cantaloupe recall originally affecting nearly a dozen states has now expanded to include Indiana. The Food and Drug Administration issued an alert on November 9th about salmonella in cantaloupe and ...
Amy Adams Dec 05, 2023 Mike Mozart / CC

Hangers Organization Sets Record
Hangers, an EVSC Student Clothing Resource organization was pleased with this year's Winter Formal and Santa Switch dress giveaway. A record was set between the two events. 75 students come to select ...
Amy Adams Dec 05, 2023 Photo from Hangers FB

Strong Odor Leads To Arrest
On Monday Mt. Vernon Police were called to West 5th Street for a complaint of a strong odor of fumes coming from an apartment. The smell, something similar to acetone, had made its way into other apar...
Amy Adams Dec 05, 2023 Kenneth Koontz (PCSO)

Canine Illness Now In Evansville
An unknown canine virus has sickened pets in at least 14 states and has the potential to be fatal to dogs. The mystery virus has been reported across the Midwest, including Evansville. The illness oft...
Amy Adams Dec 05, 2023 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC

Trial For Triple Murder Case Pushed Back
The Owensboro man accused of killing three people was supposed to be in court on Monday, but it was pushed back. 35-year-old Arnett Baines is accused of killing Robert Smith, Jay Sowders, and Christop...
Amy Adams Dec 05, 2023 Arnett Baines (DCDC)

A Christmas Tradition Continues With The Help Of Volunteers
Santa's elves are hard at it, not at the North Pole, but in Santa Claus Indiana. Santa's Elves Incorporated is a group of volunteers who answer letters to Santa. They get letters from around the count...
Amy Adams Dec 04, 2023 Photo from Santa Claus Indiana Post Office site

Police Believe ATM Robberies Are Related
Police in Kentucky think two ATM robberies may be related. They say much the same M.O. was used in both heists. Investigation shows the bad guys using a stolen truck to pull the ATM out of its frame a...
Amy Adams Dec 04, 2023 Providence Police Department

Intoxicated Man Found Inside Wrong House
A man got into a crash with his Jeep and then went into a stranger's house. It happened just after midnight Saturday morning. Police were sent to the 1200 block of Riverside Drive. 41-year-old Matthew...
Amy Adams Dec 04, 2023 Matthew Oglesby (VCCC)


