Category Archives: Local News

"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

Woman Facing Several Charges Stemming From House Fire
An Evansville woman is in the Vanderburgh County Jail on charges of arson resulting in serious bodily injury and three counts of animal cruelty. Earlier this month, 42 year old Amanda Deckard called 9...
Amy Adams May 22, 2023 Amanda Deckard (Vanderburgh County jail)

Married Couple Accused Of Taking Thousands From Burdette Park
In December of 2021 The Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office began an investigation after receipts from campground rentals weren't adding up at Burdette Park. In April, the State Board of Accounts repo...
Amy Adams May 22, 2023 Scott and Katherine Thompson (Vanderburgh County Jail)

Downtown Henderson Boat Docks This Weekend
The downtown Henderson riverfront boat docks were recently placed for the 2023 boating season. However, The City is asking people to refrain from using them this Saturday, May 20th. The 2nd Street ram...
Aaron Santini May 19, 2023 WIKY News Photo by Jordan Rowe

Qualifying Happens This Weekend In Indy
Qualifying is set for this weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway ahead of the May 28th Indy 500. Thirty-four cars are entered which means one driver will be sitting the race out. The starting fie...
Amy Adams May 19, 2023 momentcaptured1 / CC

Evansville's Tap Water Is Safe To Use
Evansville Water and Sewer Utility customers may notice a slight change in the taste and odor of their tap water. This is because of a switch to free chlorine from the frequently used disinfectant chl...
Amy Adams May 19, 2023 Anathea Utley / CC

Blood Drive Today In Princeton
The Gibson County Sheriff's Office is hosting a blood drive today from 1:00 to 6:00. All citizens are encouraged to respond to the call, and give blood. The drive is to honor those who died while serv...
Amy Adams May 19, 2023 Utah Reps

Pearl Cleaner's Fire Was Arson
Evansville Fire and Police departments announce an arrest has been made in connection with the fire at the old Pearl Cleaners. That fire happened around 2AM Wednesday morning. Evansville Division Chie...
Amy Adams May 19, 2023 Charles Perrin (Vanderburgh County Jail)

Free Meal Bill On Governor's Desk
Federal meal waivers provided for K-12 students during the pandemic ended last June. That's all going to change in Illinois after House Bill 2471 passed both the Springfield House and Senate this week...
Amy Adams May 19, 2023 U.S. Department of Agriculture


