Category Archives: Local News

Man Accused Of Pulling Gun On Man Trying To Use Outdoor Restroom
Evansville police arrested a man on intimidation charges after he allegedly pulled a gun on a man who was trying to use a porta-potty. The 9-1-1 caller told dispatch her husband stopped in the 1000 bl...
Amy Adams Nov 27, 2023 David Townsell (VCCC)

Groundbreaking For New Futsal Court Happens Today
A ceremony for a new futsal court takes place this morning at 10:00 on the site of the old tennis court at Stockwell Park. Mayor Winnecke and Interim Parks Director Steve Schaefer will be on hand to b...
Amy Adams Nov 27, 2023 Zadar Tv / CC

Evansville Family Suing Walgreens Wants Case Moved
An Evansville family suing Walgreens has requested the case be moved back down to the superior court. The motion was filed last week by the family's attorney. The case moved to the district court at t...
Amy Adams Nov 27, 2023 Mike Mozart / CC

Evansville Regional Airport Sees Increase
Evansville Regional Airport leaders say flights were "incredibly full" during the holiday weekend. Those passengers were among the three million seen by TSA agents around the country as Americans retu...
Amy Adams Nov 27, 2023 WIKY News Photo by Jordan Rowe

Habitual Traffic Violator Arrested After Leaving Scene Of Accident
An Evansville man was booked into the Vanderburgh County Jail just before 4:00 Sunday morning for leaving the scene of a crash. Police attempted to conduct a traffic stop near Fulton Avenue and Ulhorn...
Amy Adams Nov 27, 2023 Kenneth Fox (VCCC)

The Tri-State Comes Through Again For WIKY's Ton Of Turkeys Campaign
The holidays will be happier for some folks. Thanks to the Tri-state's generosity, WIKY's Ton of Turkey's campaign is a record smasher. Since the first of November, we've sought to collect a ton of tu...
Amy Adams Nov 22, 2023

Woman Involved With Boy's Murder Sentenced
A Louisiana woman arrested in connection with the death of a 5-year-old found abandoned inside a suitcase was sentenced on Tuesday. 41-year-old Dawn Coleman was sentenced to 30 years with five years o...
Amy Adams Nov 22, 2023 Photo from ISP

Warrick Humane Society Looking For Foster Families
The Warrick Humane Society has brought back its Friendsgiving Foster Event. Now through Sunday you can foster a pup from the shelter and break them out for Thanksgiving break. All other pets at home m...
Amy Adams Nov 22, 2023 Photo from news release

Social Media Challenge To Blame For Stolen Kias
Evansville police say Kias are apparently being targeted by thieves as part of a so-called Kia Challenge on TikTok. In Evansville alone, 20 Kias have been stolen this year. All but one have been recov...
Amy Adams Nov 22, 2023 loubeat / CC

Local Organization Offering A Safe Ride Home
The Logan's Promise organization is picking up the tab for a safe ride home. This is for residents who live in Vanderburgh, Posey, Warrick, and Gibson Counties. Use the LYFT Code: SAFEGIVING2023 and a...
Amy Adams Nov 22, 2023 @joefoodie / CC


