Category Archives: Local News

Evansville Man Admits Relationship With Young Girl
An Evansville man is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a 13-year-old. Bryant Curry told police that he was talking to the girl on Snapchat. Curry allegedly ordered a Lyft to bring t...
Amy Adams Mar 26, 2026 Bryant Curry (VCSO)

Coroner Releases Name Of Shooting Victim
The Vanderburgh County Coroner has identified the victim killed on Kimber Lane as 23-year-old Trey Leavell. Tuesday afternoon, police were called to the Kimber Green Apartment complex after receiving ...
Amy Adams Mar 26, 2026 Wiky news archives

Officer Bit By Dog During Traffic Stop
A Dawson Springs woman is in jail after her dog bit an officer during a traffic stop. Debra Cates was pulled over when a Madisonville Police Officer spotted her driving on the wrong side of the road. ...
Amy Adams Mar 25, 2026 Debra Cates (Hopkins County Jail)

Indianapolis Teen Facing Drug Charges In Oakland City
An Indianapolis man was arrested in Oakland City following a traffic stop. Tuesday morning, an officer pulled over a vehicle for having fake plates near State Road 57. Upon approaching the car, office...
Amy Adams Mar 25, 2026 Darrion Brown (GCSO)

16-Year-Old Charged With Murder
A man is dead, and a 16-year-old is in custody after a shooting on Evansville's east side. Yesterday, around noon, officers were dispatched to the Kimber Green Apartment complex. Multiple 9-1-1 caller...
Amy Adams Mar 25, 2026 Noah Hogan (VCSO)

Toyota Investing Millions Into Princeton Plant
Toyota is investing $200 million into its Princeton facility. The investment will increase Grand Highlander capacity, reinforcing the company's long-term commitment to Southwest Indiana. Toyota Indian...
Amy Adams Mar 24, 2026 WIKY News Photo by Jay Zimmer

Holiday World Nominated For Best Theme Park
Holiday World & Splashin' Safari has received nine nominations across six categories in USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. The nominations are selected by a panel of editors and industry exp...
Amy Adams Mar 24, 2026 Photo from news release

Edgar Street House Fire Believed To Have Been Started On Purpose
A northside Evansville structure fire has been determined to have been intentionally set, and a criminal investigation is now underway. The fire happened last Friday in the 2800 block of Edgar Street....
Amy Adams Mar 24, 2026 Daxiao_Productions / Depositphotos.com

Person Injured In Shooting Incident
Evansville Police are investigating a shooting in the 900 block of East Powell Avenue. It happened just after 1:00 Sunday morning. When officers arrived, they found one person injured. They were taken...
Amy Adams Mar 23, 2026 Shooting graphic -- Image Source: Midwest Communications

100 Pounds Of Meth Seized From Semi During Inspection
Half a million dollars of meth was discovered during a DOT inspection near Greencastle, Indiana. On Saturday afternoon, a State Trooper stopped a Semi tractor-trailer on I-70 for a routine inspection....
Amy Adams Mar 23, 2026 Photo provided by ISP


