Category Archives: Local News

Utility Company Asking For Customer Input
CenterPoint Energy is asking the public to give feedback on their proposed 5-year Electric Infrastructure Plan. The $514 million plan includes transmission line rebuilds, substation rebuilds and secur...
Amy Adams Sep 01, 2023 massmatt / CC

Chicago Women Facing Several Charges In Gibson County
Wednesday afternoon Gibson County dispatch put out a "Be on the Lookout" for a blue Dodge Challenger out of Evansville. Fort Branch Town Marshal observed the vehicle traveling northbound on Highway 41...
Amy Adams Sep 01, 2023 Photo from GCSO

Homeowner Shot During Stand-Off With Police
Detectives with the Indiana State Police in Sellersburg are investigating a police-involved shooting that occurred Wednesday night. Neighbors called 9-1-1 after they heard gunshots coming from a home....
Amy Adams Sep 01, 2023 ISP

Big Crowds Are Expected To Tour LST 325
LST 325 made port at LaCrosse Wisconsin Tuesday after a seven-day trip on the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. The crew will open the ship for visitors today, and based on inquiries and phone calls they'r...
Amy Adams Aug 31, 2023 WIKY News Photo by Jay Zimmer

Local Red Cross Heading To Hurricane Ravaged Area
The Southwest Chapter of the American Red Cross has deployed seven volunteers to help in the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia. The organization has been preparing all week with its emergency response veh...
Amy Adams Aug 31, 2023 Jill Carlson (jillcarlson.org) / CC

Animal Cruelty Case Being Investigated By EPD
The Evansville Police Department is looking for the owners of a home in the 600 block of Gum Street. Earlier this week, four dogs were found severely malnourished and dehydrated in a pen. Two other do...
Amy Adams Aug 31, 2023 Leales org

Vanderburgh County Buffalo Trace Council Receives Check From ARPA
The American Rescue Plan Act awarded $25,000 to the Buffalo Trace Council, Boy Scouts of America in Evansville. The Vanderburgh County Council Commissioners presented the organization with a check on ...
Amy Adams Aug 31, 2023 Photo from news release

Millions Approved For Indiana Schools
Governor Eric Holcomb approved nearly $30 million in matching state grants for the safety of Indiana schools. Earlier this year the Indiana General Assembly approved the governor's 2023 Next Level Age...
Amy Adams Aug 30, 2023 Photo: Governor Eric Holcomb's Office

West Nile Virus Infects Young Horse
A report says a horse has been euthanized after contracting West Nile Disease. The report comes from the Equine Disease Communication Center. The 2-year-old stallion was the first confirmed positive f...
Amy Adams Aug 30, 2023 Phoenix Wolf-Ray / CC

Wife Of Late Comedian Gives Millions To University
The Red Skelton Museum Foundation Board of Directors announced Tuesday that the comedian's estate pledged a gift of $4 million to Vincennes University. The money will help in the expansion of the muse...
Amy Adams Aug 30, 2023 delius98 / CC


