Category Archives: Local News

Feed Evansville Meeting With Leaders Over Concerns Regarding SNAP Benefits
Millions of people across the nation will be at risk of losing their SNAP benefits, also known as food stamps. That's because of the ongoing government shutdown. The Feed Evansville executive director...
Amy Adams Oct 29, 2025 benkrut / Depositphotos.com

One Person Killed In Head-On Crash
One person died in a head-on crash in Posey County on Monday afternoon. The accident closed down State Road 69 near I-64 for several hours. The driver of an SUV was killed when they crossed the center...
Amy Adams Oct 28, 2025 Photo from WIKY news archives

Evansville Regional Holds Master Plan Open House
A master plan open house was held on Monday at the Evansville Regional Airport. This happens every five to ten years to give residents a look at plans for the airport. Airfield improvements are on the...
Amy Adams Oct 28, 2025 WIKY New Photo by Jordan Rowe

Trial For Teen Charged With Murder Begins Today
Trial for an Evansville teenager charged with murder is set to begin today. 16-year-old Isam Clark was arrested earlier this year. He's accused of shooting 19-year-old Dalton Collins in the course of ...
Amy Adams Oct 28, 2025 Isam Clark (VCSO)

Nearly 7 Pounds Of Weed Seized From Evansville Home
An Evansville man is under arrest after a search of his home turned up evidence of drug dealing. Investigators were looking for a suspect who led to 31-year-old Bryce Wilbourn's home. Officers found e...
Amy Adams Oct 28, 2025 Bryce Wilbourn (VCSO)

Three Burn Victims Flown To Hospital Following Explosion
Three people were airlifted to local hospitals for burns received in a house fire. Crews responded just after 7:00 a.m. on Saturday to the 16000 block of 136 East in Niagara, Ky. Officials say that wh...
Amy Adams Oct 27, 2025 Angela Marie / CC

VCSO Introduces New Program For Inmates
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office has launched a program for inmates struggling with substance use disorders. Southwest Indiana Recovery and Empowerment is a peer-led, non-profit organization op...
Amy Adams Oct 27, 2025 Photo from VCSO news release

Teen Charged With Reckless Driving
A teen with a lead foot was clocked going over 120 miles per hour in Gibson County. 18-year-old Lily Sharp was pulled over by an Indiana State Trooper going northbound on I-69. She was booked into the...
Amy Adams Oct 27, 2025 Lily Sharp (GCSO)

Suspicious Package Found In Parking Lot
A suspicious package found near the Evansville Costco has been found not to be a threat. The call about the package came in about 3:20 Saturday afternoon, and it was found between two parked cars in t...
Amy Adams Oct 27, 2025 artursz / Depositphotos.com

Owensboro Convention Center Receives Prestigious Award
The Owensboro Convention Center has been voted among the South's best. ConventionSouth has recognized the venue with a 2025 Readers' Choice Award. The award celebrates excellence among top meeting and...
Amy Adams Oct 24, 2025 ConventionSouth photo from news release


