Category Archives: Local News

All Charges Dropped for Evansville Teen
All charges have been dropped for the Central High School athlete who was facing multiple rape charges. The 18-year-old was arrested back in December, charged with three counts of rape, two counts of ...
Amy Adams Sep 19, 2023 Douglas Palmer / CC

EFD Introduces New Fire Chief
Evansville's new fire chief is former assistant chief Paul Anslinger. He succeeded former chief Mike Connelly who abruptly retired last week. In a Monday news conference, Anslinger said he doesn't pla...
Amy Adams Sep 19, 2023 Chief Paul Anslinger (EFD)

Tough Choices Ahead For Small Kentucky Town
The new mayor and city council in Sturgis took some first steps to pull the Kentucky city out of its financial crisis. They began with the appointment of another new council member, Charles Garnett. T...
Amy Adams Sep 19, 2023 Photo from City of Sturgis, KY Facebook

Evansville's LST 325 Heading Home
LST 325 is making its homeward-bound voyage after a nearly month-long river cruise. More than 35,000 people toured the ship on its three stops in LaCrosse Wisconsin, Dubuque Iowa, and Hannibal Missour...
Amy Adams Sep 19, 2023 WIKY News Photo by Jay Zimmer

Blood Drive Today At Evansville Day School
In response to the critical national blood shortage, Evansville Day School will hold a blood drive today. They will partner with the American Red Cross from noon to 5:00 p.m. Blood donations are vital...
Amy Adams Sep 19, 2023 winnifredxoxo / CC

Intoxicated Man Threatens To Kill EPD Officer
Seven intoxicated individuals were reportedly trying to break into a building Saturday night on Fulton Avenue. Officers found three men in the area. Two men were cited and one was taken to the hospita...
Amy Adams Sep 18, 2023 Eric Lang (VCCC)

Man Arrested For Using Bowling Ball As Weapon
A Savannah Georgia man was hauled into the Vanderburgh County Jail Saturday night after allegedly attacking another man with a bowling ball. Evansville police were called to Diamond Lanes about 9:30 f...
Amy Adams Sep 18, 2023 Labron Wilson (VCCC)

Driver Arrested And Charged At Speedway
Saturday night a Gibson County Deputy was dispatched to Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt after a fight broke out between two drivers. 34-year-old Aric Gentry of Henderson County was arrested after the ...
Amy Adams Sep 18, 2023 Aric Gentry (GCSO)

Evansville Fire Departments Win Awards At IERC
Two Evansville Fire Departments took home awards from the Indiana Emergency Response Conference Friday night in Indianapolis. Each year the state of Indiana recognizes those who have gone above and be...
Amy Adams Sep 18, 2023 Brandon Elliott, McCutchanville F.D. Assistant Chief. Photo taken by John Buckman

SWIRCA & More Fundraiser This Weekend
The SWIRCA Brewfest is tomorrow from 6 pm to 9 pm at the West Side Library Park in Evansville. The event features craft, domestic, and imported beers, wines, and spirits. Tickets can be purchased onli...
Amy Adams Sep 15, 2023 Photo from SWIRCA Facebook


