Category Archives: Local News

Person Shot After Helping Man That Seemed Lost
Evansville Police responded to the 1300 block of Covert Avenue Friday night for a shooting. The victim told officers he saw a man that looked disoriented and went to check on him. The man walked 31 ye...
Amy Adams Apr 17, 2023 Ty Doss (Vanderburgh County Jail)

Sisters Arguing Over Thermostat Turns Physical
An argument between two women over the thermostat sent one to the hospital and the other to jail. 59 year old Melody Choate is accused of stabbing her sister in the shoulder with a dagger. It happened...
Amy Adams Apr 17, 2023 Melody Choate (Vanderburgh County Jail)

Blue And Gold Will Illuminate Downtown
Several landmark buildings in downtown Evansville will glow in blue and gold on Monday beginning at dusk. This is to honor Josh Barrick, Deana Eckert, Tommy Elliott, Juliana Farmer and Jim Tut. The fi...
Amy Adams Apr 14, 2023 Chic Bee / CC

Fatal Crash On Evansville's West Side
Last night just before 9:00 emergency crews responded to a car crash on Broadway Avenue near Nurrenburn Road. Deputies arrived and found a vehicle upside down in a ditch. The vehicle was heading west ...
Amy Adams Apr 14, 2023 Photo provided by VCSO

Owensboro Music Business Expo Starts Today
If you've ever wanted to know how the music business works in front of and behind the scenes, here's your chance. The Bluegrass Music Hall of fame hosts the premiere Music Business Expo today and tomo...
Amy Adams Apr 14, 2023 Photo from OMBE

Teen Charged With Reckless Homicide
A Knox County teen has been charged with reckless homicide in the death of 18 year old Hunter Ravellette. The coroner has ruled his death as a non-contact gunshot wound to the chest. Thursday afternoo...
Amy Adams Apr 14, 2023 George Smith (Knox County Jail)

War On Hunger Begins Today At Area Schnucks Stores
The Salvation Army's annual War on Hunger Campaign is today and Saturday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at area Schnucks locations. All donations will help resupply their pantries with food for the summer m...
Amy Adams Apr 14, 2023 Photo from Salvation Army news release

Highway 41 Traffic Shutdown For Fatal Crash
Traffic is shut down on Highway 41 south bound in Evansville between Baseline Road and Volkman Road, because of a fatal car crash. It happened just before 3:30 this morning involving two vehicles. The...
Amy Adams Apr 14, 2023 Dave Shaver / CC

Woman Sentenced After Pleading Guilty To Arson
A Posey County woman responsible for damaging two buildings by way of fire was sentenced to 8 years in prison on Wednesday. 34 year old Sarah Mann pled guilty to multiple charges including arson, atte...
Amy Adams Apr 13, 2023 Sarah Mann (Posey County Jail)

INDOT Needing Volunteers For Trash Bash Event
The Indiana Department of Transportation's "Trash Bash" event will take place April 21 through the 23, coinciding with Earth Day. Trash Bash is an opportunity for volunteers to help beautify the state...
Amy Adams Apr 13, 2023 Photo from news release


