Category Archives: Local News
Pigeon Township Trustee Among Others Facing Federal Charges
Two employees with the Pigeon Township Trustee's Office and a contractor were arrested yesterday for allegedly using taxpayer money in a kickback scheme. Mariama Wilson, William Payne and Terrance Har...
Apr 27, 2023 Photo from Mariama Wilson for Pigeon County Trustee FB site
Furniture Store Opening In Washington Square Mall
Washington Square Mall is getting a new shop. The grand opening for the Thrift Store Furniture Warehouse is tomorrow at 10:00. It's located across from The Thrift Store and Mission Grounds Coffee Shop...
Apr 27, 2023 Photo from The Thrift Store by Evansville Rescue Mission Facebook site
Bed Bath And Beyond Store Closing This Summer
Bed Bath and Beyond recently added Evansville to the list of stores that will be closing. The retail store filed for bankruptcy last Sunday. Coupons in the Green River Store are no longer being accept...
Apr 27, 2023 Mike Mozart / CC
Man In Custody For Warrick County Murder
An arrest has been made in the death investigation of 27-year-old Manuel Heaton of Evansville. 40-year-old Johnathon Buza of Evansville is in the Warrick County jail. He is charged with murder, felony...
Apr 26, 2023 Johnathon Buza (Warrick County)
Bomb Squad Called To Evansville Neighborhood
A welfare check turned into a large police presence Tuesday afternoon in the 1600 block of Blackford Avenue. The bomb squad was called after the man inside the home claimed to have one. Officials say ...
Apr 26, 2023 Dean Strelau / CC
Three Police Dogs Will Soon Join Force
The public got to meet three new police K-9 teams on Tuesday. The handlers and their doggie partners are just finishing up an extensive 10 week training course before they hit the bricks for real. Two...
Apr 26, 2023 Photo from EPD Facebook site
Man Arrested At Assisted Living Facility Accused Of Arson
Evansville firefighters arrived at Riverwalk Communities last Wednesday to find a small fire on the third floor. Detectives were called in and they spoke to 52 year old Keith Hoffmann, who denied sett...
Apr 26, 2023 Keith Hoffmann (Vanderburgh County Jail)
Petersburg Residents Under A Boil Advisory
Numerous Petersburg Water customers will have their service shut off starting today from 9:00am to 1:00pm. It will affect customers South on 61 from Shady Lane to Pike Central. When the water comes ba...
Apr 26, 2023 Photo from City of Petersburg, Indiana Facebook site
Road Closed for Mowing Wednesday
Street Maintenance Department will be closing Stockwell Rd between Vogel & E. Indiana for mowing tomorrow Wednesday 4-26-23 from 7am to 12pm. Emergency vehicles will not be able to get through.
Apr 25, 2023 Darla Hueske / Unsplash
Uber Driver Assaulted By Passenger
An Evansville man stands accused of robbing and sexually assaulting the Uber driver who was giving him a ride. Police were called to the Vann Avenue Taco Bell about 3:30 Saturday morning. The Uber dri...
Apr 25, 2023 Kyler Ellison (Vanderburgh County Jail)
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