Category Archives: Local News

Stolen Gun Found During Traffic Stop
EPD conducted a traffic stop on Covert Avenue for a driver speeding Saturday night. The driver was identified as 32 year old Demario Smith. He was also driving on expired plates, no insurance or drive...
Amy Adams Mar 13, 2023 Demario Smith (Vanderburgh County Jail)

Man Found Unresponsive Inside Restroom of Downtown Bar
Officers were called just before 1:00 Saturday morning to the Tiki on Main. The bar owner told police that a man had been in the bathroom for almost an hour. The owner had him sitting up against the w...
Amy Adams Mar 13, 2023 Phillip Smith (Vanderburgh County Jail)

"Name Your Fee" Through Saturday At VHS
It is March Muttness at the Vanderburgh Humane Society. Through the 18th they will let you "Name Your Fee" on any dog over 6 months old. This means you decide how much you want to donate instead of pa...
Amy Adams Mar 13, 2023 Photo of Cammie is from VHS Facebook site

Local Shelter Needs Help After Huge Leak Discovered
A huge leak has forced twenty-five women and children to leave the House of Bread and Peace. The ceiling of the building is starting to cave in. It happened on Friday and the shelter is asking for hel...
Amy Adams Mar 13, 2023 Photo from House of Bread and Peace link

Jury Finds Brandon Artis Guilty Of Murder
A jury deliberated for about 3 and a half hours Thursday afternoon in the second trial for a man accused of murder in Evansville. Brandon Artis is accused of killing Trey McGillicudy in a home on Rave...
Amy Adams Mar 10, 2023 Brandon Artis (Vanderburgh County Jail)

Suspect Charged With Murder Of Indiana State Trooper
The man that struck and killed an Indiana State Trooper will be charged with murder. 50 year old Master Trooper James Bailey was assisting other officers on I-69 with a traffic detail when he became a...
Amy Adams Mar 10, 2023 Terry Sands II (DeKalb County Jail)

Pedestrian In Serious Condition After Being Struck By Vehicle
A person crossing the street on St. Joseph Avenue in Evansville was struck by a vehicle around 6:45 last night. It happened near the intersection of Columbia and Maryland Streets near the Taco Bell. T...
Amy Adams Mar 10, 2023 Frank Hebbert / CC

Repeat Offender Booked Into Jail For The 20th Time
The Henderson Police Department conducted a traffic stop earlier this week on 39 year old Brennon Owens. He was operating on a suspended drivers license, no insurance and in possession of illegal drug...
Amy Adams Mar 10, 2023 Brennon Owens (Henderson County Detention Center)

An Archeological Discovery Found During Construction In Evansville
Evansville Water and Sewer crews had to stop with storm sewer construction after bones were found. The human remains were found on Vine Street near the old Vanderburgh County Courthouse. The coroner s...
Amy Adams Mar 10, 2023 Photo taken from Visit Evansville Facebook site

Funeral Services For Vanderburgh County Sheriff Deputy Is Today
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb is directing flags in Vanderburgh County to be flown at half-staff today until sunset to honor Deputy Asson Hacker. The governor has also asked businesses and residents i...
Amy Adams Mar 09, 2023 Tony Webster / CC


