Category Archives: Local News

METS and SWIRCA & MORE TEAM UP TO OFFER FREE RIDES
Metropolitan Evansville Transit System (METS), in partnership with SWIRCA & More, will provide free bus rides to disabled persons and seniors 65 years and older who reside in the City of Evansvill...
Debra Miller Jan 10, 2023 WIKY News Photo by Jordan Rowe

Large Grant Will Help Build 18 Bed Facility
The Empowerment Academy has received an $85,000 grant from the Truist Foundation. The money will be used for the construction of the Hope Capital Campaign in Owensboro. This will be a long term housin...
Amy Adams Jan 10, 2023 Photo from News Release

Another Car Wash Coming To Evansville's Eastside
The Evansville City Council met last night to discuss rezoning the former Diamond Galleria for a new car wash. Take 5 Car Wash is proposing to tear down the building that sits on the corner of N. Burk...
Amy Adams Jan 10, 2023 Photo taken from Evansville 411 News Facebook page

Thousands Raised For Easterseals Rehabilitation Center
Ritzy's Fantasy of Lights totals are in from Easterseals Rehabilitation. Between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day the light show raised over $200,000. That includes over $26,000 in extra donations. Sin...
Amy Adams Jan 10, 2023 WIKY News File Photo by Jay Zimmer

Elderly Woman Crashes Into House
There's been an arrest in yesterday's car-hits-house incident in Boonville. It happened about 1:30am Monday on Oakdale Terrace. Responders say the car took out a gas meter near the road and continued ...
Amy Adams Jan 10, 2023 Barbara Dotson (Warrick County Sheriff's Office)

Police Officers Wanted
Applications are available along with nice incentives, if hired with the Mt. Vernon Police Department. Police Chief Andy Rush says a $10,000 hiring bonus will be given to new hires in two $5,000 incre...
Amy Adams Jan 10, 2023 Photo taken from Mt. Vernon Police Department Facebook Page

Man Accused Of Stealing From Area Gyms Arrested
Evansville Police arrested a suspect accused in the recent thefts in workout facilities. The most recent was last Thursday in Evansville. The victim reported when he returned to his locker, after his ...
Amy Adams Jan 09, 2023 Marlon Winstead (Vanderburgh County Jail)

Henderson's Plan To Improve Their Inner City In The Works
The City of Henderson Board of Commissioners collectively approved $1.2 million in funding for a four year "Inner City Improvement Plan". The inner city is Washington Street to Sand Lane and Green Str...
Amy Adams Jan 09, 2023 Photo from City of Henderson Facebook

Evansville Man Arrested For Stabbing Woman
Evansville Police responded to a domestic violence call Saturday morning in the 1000 block of West Franklin Street. A woman told dispatch that she had been stabbed in the neck by 56 year Derrick Colli...
Amy Adams Jan 09, 2023 Derrick Collins (Vanderburgh County Jail)

Former Kentucky Governor Misses Deadline
The deadline to file candidacy for Kentucky Governor has now passed, and the slate is set. Twelve Republicans have filed intent to face off with Governor Andy Beshear in the 2024 general election. Int...
Amy Adams Jan 09, 2023 Warren LeMay


