Category Archives: Local News

Health Department Designs Program To Help Reduce Infant Mortality Rate
Southwest Indiana has a high infant mortality rate. Between 2011 and 2015, 180 babies died before their first birthday in Vanderburgh County. The "Pre to 3" program was designed by the Vanderburgh Cou...
Amy Adams Mar 16, 2023 Photo taken from Preto3program.com

Teen Faces Several Charges Including Murder And Attempted Murder
An 18 year old suspect who is reportedly recovering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound now faces charges of murder, attempted murder and residential burglary. An arrest warrant has been issued for Au...
Amy Adams Mar 16, 2023 Joe Gratz

Cannelton Man Faces More Molestation Charges
Investigators continue to find more victims of sexual child abuse against a Cannelton man. 32 year old Nathan Bary was arrested last week accused of one charge of child molestation. Another victim has...
Amy Adams Mar 15, 2023 Nathan Bary (Perry County Jail)

Evansville's Homeless Population Has Increased
Evansville has had an increase in abandoned building fires this winter. City fire officials say they are linked to people trying to find a way to stay warm. When temperatures drop, shelters can't acco...
Amy Adams Mar 15, 2023 Photo taken from EFD Facebook page

Second Person Arrested In Shooting Case
One person was arrested yesterday after a standoff with Owensboro police. 24 year old Eric Burroughs barricaded himself inside his apartment. He is a person of interest in a shooting that happened las...
Amy Adams Mar 15, 2023 Eric Burroughs (Daviess County, Kentucky Jail)

Canary Accused Of Theft Taken To Jail
Evansville Police were dispatched to Rural King on Morgan Avenue around 8:30 Tuesday night. A customer was holding down a man accused of stealing from the store. 34 year old Jeffrey Canary was armed w...
Amy Adams Mar 15, 2023 Jeffrey Canary (Vanderburgh County Jail)

Big Step Taken To Legalize Medical Marijuana In Kentucky
Lawmakers took a big step forward Tuesday for those who want medical cannabis legalized in Kentucky. Senate Bill 47 passed a Senate committee and now goes to the floor. If passed, it would allow medic...
Amy Adams Mar 15, 2023 WIKY News Photo by Jordan Rowe

Ordinance To Stop Pickleball Project Advanced During City Council Meeting
The Evansville City Council met last night with pickleball on the minds of some in attendance. An ordinance was advanced that could stop the pickleball court project at Wesselman Park. The ordinance w...
Amy Adams Mar 14, 2023 Photo from Save Wesselman Park Facebook site

Free Colon Cancer Screening This Saturday
Deaconess is hosting a free drive-thru colon cancer screening in recognition of Colorectal Cancer month. It will be held this Saturday from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Deaconess GI Speciality Center. R...
Amy Adams Mar 14, 2023 Photo taken from Deaconess site

Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Arrest
An Indiana State Trooper stopped a vehicle in Vincennes Sunday night for a defective headlight and improper display of a license plate. The driver, 46 year old Jaimee Robinson had her three children w...
Amy Adams Mar 14, 2023 Jaimee Robinson (Knox County Jail)


