Category Archives: Local News

Indiana State Trooper Killed
The Indiana State Police is mourning the loss of one of its own as a result of a vehicle crash that occurred on Wednesday. It happened on the Ronald Reagan Parkway, north of I-70. The crash claimed th...
Amy Adams Jun 29, 2023 ISP

USSSA Pride Coming Back To Bosse Field
The United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) women's professional fastpitch softball team is making a stop in Evansville. The Pride will take on the Texas Smoke on July 10th through the 12th...
Amy Adams Jun 29, 2023 Photo taken from Evansville Regional Sports Commission

Unhealthy Air Continues To Hover Over Region
Some of the worst air quality ever recorded lingers over the Tri-State for another day. According to airnow.gov, this area is in the "unhealthy" category. That means some people may experience adverse...
Amy Adams Jun 29, 2023 Photo taken from airnow.gov

Four Weak And Drowsy Children Taken To Hospital
A babysitter was taken to EPD Headquarters for questioning Wednesday afternoon. The children she was watching were found in a weak and drowsy state when the mother arrived to pick them up. She rushed ...
Amy Adams Jun 29, 2023 Deana Byrd (VCCC)

Community Kitchen Coming To Downtown Evansville
A million dollars in American Rescue Plan funding is headed the the CK Newsome Center. The money will be used to build what's being called a Community Kitchen. Community residents will be able to use ...
Amy Adams Jun 29, 2023 Photo taken from City Of Evansville website

City Pools to Close Early Today Due to Air Quality Conditions
From the City of Evansville: In consultation with the Vanderburgh County Health Department, the Evansville Department of Parks & Recreation will be closing city pools early today at 2 p.m., Wednes...
Aaron Santini Jun 28, 2023 christina rutz / CC

Hadi Half-Pot Claimed
The winner of the 2023 Hadi Half-Pot has come forward. The winner, who wishes to remain anonymous, got their ticket at the Hadi Shrine Ticket Office Downtown Evansville on Monday, June 19. The Hadi Ha...
Amy Adams Jun 28, 2023 Photo from news release

Burdette Park Is Operating On Normal Schedule Today After Scare
Tuesday morning Vanderburgh County deputies were dispatched to Nurrenbern and Graff Roads near Burdette Park for a suspicious circumstance. A perimeter was set up after deputies believed a pipe bomb w...
Amy Adams Jun 28, 2023 Photo taken from Burdette Park Facebook

Expect More Patrols On Indiana Highways
The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign runs from Friday through July 8th for the 4th of July holiday. Extra patrols will be on the highways looking for impaired drivers. During the weekend around...
Amy Adams Jun 28, 2023 Photo from ISP

Vanderburgh County Tax Payers Beware
Evansville police are warning residents and business owners about a scam that comes through the mail. You might receive a letter saying you owe thousands in back taxes. Investigators say if you get su...
Amy Adams Jun 28, 2023 Photo from EPD Facebook page


