Category Archives: Local News

Walmart Gunman Identified
The name of the active shooter inside an Evansville Walmart has been identified. He is 25 year old Ronald Ray Mosley II, a former employee. As soon as officers were notified around 10:00 Thursday nigh...
Amy Adams Jan 20, 2023 Photo taken by Jay Zimmer

UPDATE: Active Shooter Was A Former Employee
UPDATE: Police have confirmed that the shooter was a former employee of Walmart. He shot a female employee. She was taken to the hospital. Her condition is not known at this time. ORIGINAL STORY: A sh...
Amy Adams Jan 20, 2023 Photo taken by Jay Zimmer

Posey County Man Facing Serious Charges
A lengthy investigation, conducted by the Mount Vernon Police Department has an accused child molester behind bars. On Wednesday, 37 year old Stephen Cox Jr. was taken in on a warrant. He faces charge...
Amy Adams Jan 19, 2023 Stephen Cox Jr. (Posey County Jail)

Former Addiction Counselor Arrested Twice In Same Week
An addiction counselor is back in jail after violating his terms of release. 52 year old Michael Hagedorn bonded out of the Vanderburgh County Jail on Tuesday. He was arrested the next day after a war...
Amy Adams Jan 19, 2023 Michael Hagedorn (Vanderburgh County Jail)

Couple's Car Chase Lands Them Behind Bars
We now know the identities of the man and woman that led police on a car chase Wednesday morning. It started around 2:15 when officers spotted a car running red lights on the Lloyd Expressway. Instead...
Amy Adams Jan 19, 2023 Kayla Livermoore and Blake Powell (Vanderburgh County Jail)

New Bill Would Give Abuse Victims More Time To Make An Exit Plan
A new bill was introduced this week to the Indiana General Assembly that would allow an extended "cooling down period" for suspected domestic violence abusers. Senate Bill 158 would have the abuser si...
Amy Adams Jan 19, 2023 Courtney Robinson / CC

TSA Seized More Guns Last Year Than Years Past At Evansville Airport
Transportation Security Administration workers found 10 guns at Evansville Regional Airport security checkpoints last year. That was the highest number of guns intercepted between 2018 and 2022. Passe...
Amy Adams Jan 19, 2023 WIKY News Photo by Jordan Rowe

Assistant Police Chief Decides Not To Run For Mayor
This past Fall, Evansville assistant police chief Phil Smith filed papers to form an exploratory committee for a run for Mayor. Lloyd Winnecke has said he will not be a candidate for a fourth term. Sm...
Amy Adams Jan 19, 2023 Phil Smith (Picture taken from EPD Facebook page)

Valentines For Vets Program Underway
U.S. Indiana Representative Larry Bucshon's office is participating in the Valentines for Vets program. It will take place during VA Patients Week, February 12th-18th. Dr. Bucshon encourages preschool...
Amy Adams Jan 19, 2023 Karen Horton / CC

Juvenile Hit By Car While Chasing Dog
A young Evansville girl was hit by a car Tuesday evening. The accident happened at the intersection of Virginia Street and Linwood Avenue. Witnesses say the girl was crossing the street to catch a loo...
Amy Adams Jan 18, 2023 Matthew Dillon / CC


