Category Archives: Local News

E.P.D. Statement on Illegal Substance
From the Evansville Police Department; On March 17, 2022, Tianeptine became a Schedule I controlled substance in Indiana. It is illegal to sell or possess this drug. Tianeptine is commonly found in pr...
Aaron Santini Dec 02, 2022 Image courtesy of Evansville Police Department

Intoxicated Woman Arrested For Fleeing Police
An Indiana State Trooper was patrolling Highway 41 near Bellemeade Avenue around 10:30 last night when he observed a driver with expired plates. The driver was stopped in the left turn Lane at Washing...
Amy Adams Dec 02, 2022 Stephanie Marshall (Vanderburgh County Jail)

Teen Pleads Guilty In Murder Trial
A 16-year-old has been sentenced 45 years in prison in an Evansville murder case from last year. Arkee Coleman was charged in the shooting death of Johnathan Stitts on Parrett Street last October. Col...
Amy Adams Dec 02, 2022 Arkee Coleman (Vanderburgh County Jail)

Salvation Army Will Double Red Kettle Donation's
The Salvation Army's Red Kettle campaign will be getting a big boost today and tomorrow. Cash donations dropped into the buckets in Vanderburgh and Warrick Counties will be doubled. Two local "Angel D...
Amy Adams Dec 02, 2022 Photo from Salvation Army news release

Teen Arrested Facing Serious Charges In Rape Case
An Evansville teenager is facing a long list of charges, including six counts of rape, sexual battery, battery on a person less than 14-years-old, and strangulation. 18-year-old Luke Pokorney was book...
Amy Adams Dec 02, 2022 Luke Pokorney (Vanderburgh County Jail)

Warrick Humane Society Offering Adoption Specials For The Holidays
The Warrick Humane Society in Newburgh has some great "mews" just in time for the holidays. They are offering the "12 Days of Christmas Special" from December 8 through the 23rd. Visit their Facebook ...
Amy Adams Dec 02, 2022 Photo from WHS Facebook page

Governor's Fellowship Program Is Looking For Applicants
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb announced that applications will be accepted for the 2023-2024 Governor's Fellowship. The program is open to college graduates who receive a bachelor's degree in the summ...
Amy Adams Dec 02, 2022 Governor Eric Holcomb

WIKY "Ton of Turkeys" Campaign Nets Nearly 8 Tons of Donations
Every year, 104.1 WIKY sets out with a simple goal. Collect one ton of frozen turkeys for the Tri State Food Bank, so as many folks as possible in our area can have a great Thanksgiving dinner. And th...
Aaron Santini Dec 01, 2022

Sachem Award Winner To Be Honored
The Indiana powerhouse who put the town of Santa Claus on the map will receive the state's highest honor. It was announced yesterday by Governor Eric Holcomb that he has named community leader, volunt...
Amy Adams Dec 01, 2022 Photo from news release

Posey County Murder Trial On Hold
The double murder trial for a Posey County man is now in limbo. 28 year old Austin Kusturin is accused of killing John and Elizabeth Hall in their Melody Lane home in November of 2021. His trial was m...
Amy Adams Dec 01, 2022 Austin Kusturin (Indiana State Police)


