Category Archives: Local News

Dangerous Heat Reaches The Tri-State
The temperatures will be turned up for the next couple of days with heat index values of 108 to 113. This can be dangerous for those that will be outdoors, so take extra precautions. When possible res...
Amy Adams Jul 27, 2023 Dennis Jernberg / CC

Nursing Home CFO Accused Of Stealing Thousands
A former Bethel Manor employee is accused of stealing thousands of dollars and is facing felony theft charges. 59-year-old Victoria Alcorn was the Chief Financial Officer and longtime Office Manager f...
Amy Adams Jul 27, 2023 Victoria Alcorn (VCCC)

Holtz Reaches A Plea Deal
Former Evansville Parks Director Brian Holtz has reached a plea deal in the forgery and counterfeiting case against him. A hearing was held in Gibson County yesterday. Records show Holtz pleaded guilt...
Amy Adams Jul 27, 2023 Courtesy of the Vanderburgh County Jail

Drinking Cold Water On A Hot Day Has Risks
As hot as it is, the temptation is strong to quench that thirst with ice cold water. Doctors say if you're going to do that, be careful. Taking water that's too cold can cause you to pass out. Dr. Dav...
Amy Adams Jul 27, 2023 Dennis Sylvester Hurd

Riverboat Will Return On Friday
The riverboat American Heritage will return to Evansville on Friday for the second of eight scheduled stops in the city. The newly remodeled paddle wheeler with its 150 passengers will tie up at the M...
Amy Adams Jul 26, 2023 Photo from news release

Tips Lead To Child Pornography Arrests
A Daviess County, Indiana man was arrested and charged with possession of child pornography. The Oden Town Marshal was tipped off last month and given information about 24-year-old Matthew Taylor. A s...
Amy Adams Jul 26, 2023 Matthew Taylor
Stephen Marez

Missing Women Found In Webster County
The search for a mother and daughter from McLean County is over. The Webster County Coroner says the two were found dead in the Green River, still in their car. 59-year-old Regina Payne and 80-year-ol...
Amy Adams Jul 26, 2023 Photo from Mclean County Sheriff's Office

Koch Foundation Donates Over $1 Million To High School
Reitz Memorial High School received a 1.1 million dollar donation from the Koch Foundation. This gift will support the school's 2022-2025 "Igniting the Tradition" strategic plan. Officials say they ar...
Amy Adams Jul 26, 2023 Photo from news release

Several People Displaced After Duplex Fire
Evansville Fire crews responded to 1427 Jeanette Avenue around 3:00 yesterday after a duplex caught fire. Occupants noticed smoke in one of the bedrooms and alerted their neighbors. First arriving cre...
Amy Adams Jul 26, 2023 Photo taken from EFD

Cooling Stations Open Today Due To Dangerous Heat
If the heat gets to be too much, there's a place to go to cool off. The CK Newsome Center is a cooling station for those who need to get out of the intense heat. It's open for all who need to cool dow...
Amy Adams Jul 26, 2023 Pacific Northwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center / CC


