Category Archives: Local News

Man Shoots Girlfriend's House Then His Own
An Evansville man is in jail after allegedly shooting up his girlfriend's house Sunday morning. Evansville police responded to a shots-fired call in the 300 block of Eichel around 9:00 am. The suspect...
Amy Adams Jul 31, 2023 Bryan Hale (VCCC)

ISP Warn Residents About Asphalt Scammers
Indiana State Police are warning residents that live in Southern Indiana of an asphalt scam. Three men are going to houses offering to reseal driveways. While two of the men distract the victim, the t...
Amy Adams Jul 31, 2023 ISP photo

Wiener Dog Races Always Bring Big Crowds
Ellie Sparkles is now a two-time defending champion at the annual Ellis Park Dachshund Derby. Ellie hesitated not one moment to run flat out to her owners, taking the prize. The race was originally sc...
Amy Adams Jul 31, 2023 Wiener Dog Races (photo from Ellis Park Racing Facebook)

Woman Arrested After Kicking Firefighters
A woman attacked firefighters while responding to a possible overdose call. It happened Saturday morning in the 400 block of N. Boeke Road. A paramedic told officers that 35-year-old Samantha Gardner ...
Amy Adams Jul 31, 2023 Samantha Gardner (VCCC)

Way To Go Lilly!
Lilly King is on her way home after competing with some of the world's best swimmers in Japan. Lilly's team took the gold during the Women's 4x100 Medley Relay at the 2023 World Aquatics Championship....
Amy Adams Jul 31, 2023 Picture taken from Wiky News archives

Hot Temperatures Postpone Events At Ellis Park
The excessive heat has postponed Friday and Saturday's racing and gaming programs at Ellis Park. Those cards will transfer to Monday and Tuesday and will not be redrawn. Sunday's nine-race program rem...
Amy Adams Jul 28, 2023 Daniel Hartwig / CC

Visit City Attractions For Less With Pass
Explore Evansville, in partnership with seven of the region's top attractions, has introduced the all-inclusive Evansville Attraction Pass. This will allow visitors and locals admission to the cMoe Ko...
Amy Adams Jul 28, 2023 Explore Evansville

Speeding Campaign's Purpose Is To Raise Awareness
The results are in from Wednesday's National Speed Awareness Day. The Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office and the Evansville Police Department were monitoring the roads for drivers that were in a hurr...
Amy Adams Jul 28, 2023 US Air Force

AM Radio Still Has An Important Role In Indiana
The next new vehicle you purchase may be without AM radio. Some Electric vehicles have already taken that route. Indiana Senator Todd Young hopes to change that with a bill called "AM for Every Vehicl...
Amy Adams Jul 28, 2023 Michel Curi / CC

Superintendent Arrested More Charges Are Likely
Former Owensboro Public Schools superintendent Doctor Matthew Constant has been arrested. He is charged with sexual solicitation of minors. The 51-year-old Constant is also charged with tampering with...
Amy Adams Jul 28, 2023 Daviess County Jail


