Category Archives: Local News

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

Evansville Man Arrested A Week Later After Chase
Indiana State Police arrested 34-year-old Daimion Garrett yesterday after he eluded troopers during a pursuit last week on I-69. Last Thursday Garrett was pulled over for speeding. When the trooper ap...
Amy Adams Nov 22, 2023 Daimion Garrett (ISP)

Evansville's Christmas Tree Will Get A Do Over
Evansville's official Christmas tree is getting a face lift. The tree has been creating a social media buzz since it was lit last week, generating more than a thousand comments. Now, the mayor's offic...
Amy Adams Nov 21, 2023 Photo from EVV Downtown FB page

Extra Patrols Will Be Out During The Thanksgiving Holiday
Don't be surprised to see extra patrol cars out on the highways this week. They are there to make sure you arrive at your holiday destination safely. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety A...
Amy Adams Nov 21, 2023 ISP

Early Morning Crash Takes Out Utility Pole
Several Evansville businesses and homes were left without power early this morning after a hit-and-run accident. The call came in about 2 am for an accident involving a car and a utility pole at the c...
Amy Adams Nov 21, 2023 Photo taken by Amy Adams

Arrest Made In ATM Break-In
A suspect in the ATM break-in at Heritage Federal Credit Union that happened in August is in custody. The Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office responded to the west side location around 5:00 that morni...
Amy Adams Nov 21, 2023 Dmyree Martin (VCSO)


