Category Archives: Local News

Mt. Vernon Man Will Spend Several Years Behind Bars
A Mt. Vernon man classified as a serious felon was sentenced to 12 years in prison yesterday. Mt. Vernon Police responded to 34-year-old Jack Anderson's residence last September. This was about shots ...
Amy Adams Nov 30, 2023 Jack Anderson (Photo from the office of prosecuting attorney of P.C.)

Father And Aunt Of Baby Bitten By Rats Scheduled In Court Today
Two people are due in court today concerning a baby that was found with more than 50 rat bites. The baby's father, David Schonabaum, and Delaina Thurman, identified as the baby's aunt are set for a co...
Amy Adams Nov 29, 2023 Schonabaum/Thurman

Decades Old Bridge Scheduled For Demolition On Thursday
A 92-year-old bridge in Smithland, Kentucky is coming down. Explosive demolition of the Old U.S. 60 Cumberland River Bridge is scheduled for 9:00 tomorrow morning. Traffic will be halted on the new br...
Amy Adams Nov 29, 2023 Photo from KYTC

Homeowner Involved In Shooting Claims Self Defense
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office has released more information regarding the shooting on Skipping Stone Drive Monday night. The homeowner explained that the male attacked him at the end of his ...
Amy Adams Nov 29, 2023 Photo from VCSO

Double Murder Trial For Mt. Vernon Man Postponed
Trial for a Mt. Vernon man accused in a double murder has been postponed. Court action for Austin Kusturin's trial is not scheduled to begin until February 5. The date was postponed because of the med...
Amy Adams Nov 29, 2023 Austin Kusturin (Indiana State Police)

Man Arrested After Incident At Kohl's
Evansville Police Officers were called to Kohl's on Burkhardt Road just before 8:00 Tuesday night regarding disorderly conduct. Once on scene officers located a male inside the store with a knife woun...
Amy Adams Nov 29, 2023 Benjamin Watson (VCCC)

More Than 10 Pounds Of Meth Seized During Traffic Stop
Two women from St. Louis are behind bars in Posey County after a traffic stop on Monday afternoon. An Indiana State Trooper was patrolling I-64 when he stopped the driver of a white Dodge Charger for ...
Amy Adams Nov 28, 2023 Gray/Phillips ISP

Local Business Restrings Evansville's Christmas Tree
The Evansville Civic Center is once again lit with more than 25,000 lights on a 20-year-old spruce tree. The first time around, people took to social media to express their displeasure with the appear...
Amy Adams Nov 28, 2023 Photo from Evansville Watch FB

Non-Profit Loses Donated Equipment In Fire
A shed storing thousands of dollars worth of donated equipment was lost in a fire on Sunday. Friends of Sinners, a faith-based non-profit is located in Owensboro. The organization helps people battlin...
Amy Adams Nov 28, 2023 Photo from Friends of Sinners FB

METS Launches New App
The Metropolitan Transit System has a new app called METS micro. Starting today the app will allow anyone with a designated service zone in southeast Evansville to book an on-demand ride. When booking...
Amy Adams Nov 28, 2023 Photo taken by Amy Adams


