Category Archives: Local News

Rotary Accepting Nominations For 20 Under 40 Program
The Rotary Club of Evansville is accepting nominations for the 20 Under 40 award program for 2023. To be eligible, individuals must be younger than forty years old and have exhibited leadership qualit...
Amy Adams May 24, 2023 Photo from Evansville Rotary

Recently Released Inmate Arrested On Drug Charges...Again
A driver who refused to pull over for a traffic stop finds lodging in the Posey County jail. Earlier this week, a deputy tried to pull over a speeding motorcycle, but the rider kept going for over a m...
Amy Adams May 24, 2023 Roger Greathouse (Posey County Jail)

Indiana Tax Cut Coming Sooner Than Expected
Part of the Indiana State Budget passed in this past session of the General Assembly could leave some money in your pocket. A state income tax cut was supposed to become effective in 2029 after the st...
Amy Adams May 24, 2023 Alan Cleaver / CC

North Side House Fire Ruled Accidental
A smoke detector most likely saved the life of a resident, alerting them that their house was on fire. Wednesday morning just after midnight firefighters responded to the 100 block of East Mill Road. ...
Amy Adams May 24, 2023 The EnergySmart Academy

Prison Escapee From Ohio Spotted In Henderson
Henderson police are searching for a jail escapee from Ohio. Thy say a vehicle early this morning that appeared to have two escaped inmates. The car sped off when authorities tried to pull it over. On...
Amy Adams May 24, 2023 Bradley Gillespie (HPD)

Learn How To Have A Safe 4th Of July
A free Fireworks Safety session and demo will be at the Vanderburgh County 4-H Center Saturday, June 3rd at 7PM. The fireworks safety sessions will teach how to safely lay out a safe and beautiful bac...
Amy Adams May 23, 2023 Adam Carter / CC

Evansville Will Receive Millions In Large Settlement
Opioid overdoses killed 77 people in Vanderburgh County last year. To combat that trend, the Evansville City Council voted without dissent to provide more than $640 thousand. The money comes from an a...
Amy Adams May 23, 2023 Photo: Evansville Police Department

Knox County Coroner Pleads Not Guilty
The elected coroner of Knox County made her first court appearance on Monday in connection with drug possession charge. A preliminary plea of not guilty was entered on behalf of Karen Donovan, who sai...
Amy Adams May 23, 2023 Karen Donovan (Knox County Jail)

"Run For The Wall" Riders Will Make A Stop In Gibson County Today
Indiana State Police will shut down portions of US 41 this afternoon as hundreds of motorcyclists make a stop to stretch their legs. The closures include US 41 near Warrenton Road and I-64 eastbound. ...
Amy Adams May 23, 2023 Kārlis Dambrāns / CC

NCPL Starts Their Reading Program Today
The Newburgh Chandler Public Library Summer reading program begins today. The theme this year is "All Together Now". Special events such as outdoor concerts, book bingo and a visit with dinosaurs will...
Amy Adams May 22, 2023 Smart Chicago Collaborative / CC


