Category Archives: Local News

Second Person Sentenced For Child Neglect
A Mount Vernon woman will now serve a 16-year prison sentence after a child neglect conviction. 30-year-old Samantha Burris pleaded guilty on August 15 to neglect of a dependent resulting in bodily in...
Amy Adams Oct 24, 2023 Samantha Burris (PCSO)

Owensboro Convention Center Ranks In The Top 25
The Owensboro Convention Center is named one of North America's Top 25 for trade shows and events. It is one of EXHIBITOR Magazine's 2024 Centers of Excellence. Applicants were evaluated using an obje...
Amy Adams Oct 24, 2023 Photo from news release

Woman Charged With Battery After Biting Officer
A woman is facing several charges after biting an Evansville Police Officer. 30-year-old Kenetrea Winston and another woman were seen fighting on a sidewalk on Bellemeade Avenue Sunday night. Officers...
Amy Adams Oct 24, 2023 Kenetrea Winston (VCCC)

Donations For "Undie Sunday" Will Help Families In Need
This weekend will mark "Undie Sunday." That's when the Knights of Columbus from St. Benedict's Cathedral will be collecting underwear items to benefit Christian Life Center. The group opens its clothi...
Amy Adams Oct 24, 2023 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC

Man Confesses He Molested Minor Multiple times
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office has arrested an Evansville man for felony charges following a complaint of sexual abuse to a minor. 70-year-old Michael Rodenburg was arrested on Friday on one ...
Amy Adams Oct 23, 2023 Michael Rodenburg (VCCC)

Wal-Mart Employee Admits To Stealing
A Wal-Mart employee stands accused of fraud and theft. Officers were called to the First Avenue Wal-Mart on Friday concerning a theft. Two store employees said another worker had been stealing from th...
Amy Adams Oct 23, 2023 Jennifer Smith (VCCC)

Two People Found Dead Inside West Side Home
Law Enforcement is investigating a possible homicide. Officers were called to the 2600 block of Mt. Vernon Avenue Sunday afternoon on a deceased person complaint. Arriving units found two dead people ...
Amy Adams Oct 23, 2023 Photo from EPD

Princeton Business Fire Under Investigation
The Princeton Lawn and Power Company on East Broadway Street caught fire Sunday morning. As soon as the first engine arrived on the scene it was immediately marked as a working fire. A ladder truck ar...
Amy Adams Oct 23, 2023 Photo from Princeton Area FF Union Local 1634 FB

Honor Flight Returns With A Warm Welcome
The 15th Honor Flight of Southern Indiana made it back to the Evansville Regional Airport around 8:00 Saturday night. They received a grand homecoming from plenty of people waiting for their return. D...
Amy Adams Oct 23, 2023 Photos taken by John Buckman

Several Local Marching Bands Will Perform In Indianapolis Tomorrow
Several area marching bands will leave tomorrow for their time in the spotlight in the semi-state competition. The Reitz Mighty Marching Panthers have been practicing for a whole semester. Students ar...
Amy Adams Oct 20, 2023 Anna / CC


