Category Archives: Local News

Cajun Food And Toe Tapping Music Continues Along The Riverfront
The WC Handy Blues and Barbecue Festival continues today along the Henderson riverfront. Tonight is Zydeco night featuring Cajun music and food including red beans and rice, Jambalaya, and Cajun Sausa...
Amy Adams Jun 15, 2023 Randy Robertson / CC

Grant Money Will Help Expand Mental Health Center Resources
Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare in Vanderburgh County received $2.6 million in grants from the state. The money will be used to expand and enhance their sub-acute Crisis Receiving and Stabilization...
Amy Adams Jun 15, 2023 Chloe Capture

Multiple Road Closings
Bethel Church Daddy Daughter dance will be Closing Court between the Coliseum and NW 6th St; 6th between Court &Vine; Vine between NW 6th Street & 5th Street; 5th Street between Vine & Cou...
Aaron Santini Jun 14, 2023 Rick Obst / CC

New Fire Chief Appointed
The City of Henderson has appointed a new Fire Chief. The decision was finalized on Tuesday during a Board of Commissioners meeting. Josh Dixon is a 16 year veteran and has been with the department si...
Amy Adams Jun 14, 2023 Photo from Henderson County Fire Facebook

Police Chase Ends In Crash
The Union County Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic disturbance around 12:45 Tuesday afternoon that quickly turned into a police chase. 27 year old Clinton Snyder left the scene before police ar...
Amy Adams Jun 14, 2023 Photos from Union County Sheriff's Office

Poll Workers Are Getting A Raise
Poll workers in Vanderburgh County were being paid $10 an hour to work a ten hour election. But now, the Vanderburgh County Commissioners have voted them a raise. Poll workers will now receive $125 a ...
Amy Adams Jun 14, 2023 Ian Hughes / CC

Genealogy Conference Coming To Evansville Library
A highly anticipated conference is coming to Willard Public Library the week of June 19. (Almost) Midnight Madness is for genealogy enthusiasts, seasoned researchers and beginners. A lineup of renowne...
Amy Adams Jun 14, 2023 Photo from WPL

W.C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival Runs Through Saturday
The W.C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival is this evening at 5:00 at the Henderson Riverfront and runs through Saturday. Family night is this evening with activities provided by the Henderson Count...
Amy Adams Jun 14, 2023 WordRidden / CC

West Side Restaurant Closes Forever
The O'Charley's location on Pearl Drive on Evansville's west side has closed. An email alert says O'Charley's gift cards are still good at all other restaurant locations. Customers are advised to use ...
Amy Adams Jun 13, 2023 Photo from Evansville 411 News

Missing Children From Nebraska Found In Warrick County
It was FLOCK cameras that helped find four missing children in Warrick County. 27-year-old Danielle E. Cleary drove into Warrick County Sunday morning. 4 boys who had been reported missing from Nebras...
Amy Adams Jun 13, 2023 Danielle Cleary (WCSO)


