Category Archives: Local News

Exciting News For Three Evansville High School Students
Indiana Senator Todd Young announced his nominations for the U.S. service academy. Local nominees for the United States Air Force Academy are Kori Leverenz from Signature School, Lauren Ozete and Ty S...
Amy Adams Nov 30, 2022 Photo from Indiana Senator Todd Young's Facebook page

Christmas In The Park Starts On Friday
The 37th annual Christmas in the Park celebration kicks off on Friday in Henderson. The festivities will start at 6:00 p.m. with the lighting of the 67 foot Christmas tree by Mayor Steve Austin. The H...
Amy Adams Nov 30, 2022 Photo from Henderson newsletter

Caretaker Arrested For Making Unauthorized Purchases
A caretaker is facing charges after police say she was reported for using her client's debit card to make unauthorized purchases. 27-year-old Mercedez Hastie was given the client's debit card informat...
Amy Adams Nov 30, 2022 Mercedez Hastie (Vanderburgh County Jail)

Red Kettle Campaign Accepting Donations Around The Clock
Donations can now be made around the clock. The Salvation Army Tip Taps are live at local Red Kettle locations, allowing shoppers to give electronically with their phone. Donations can be made by usin...
Amy Adams Nov 30, 2022 The Salvation Army Facebook

Kentucky Man Accused Of Killing Victim With Pellet Gun
An Ohio County man is dead after being shot in the chest with a pellet gun. On Monday night, 32 year old Jared Ringkor was allegedly shot by 35 year Bradley Durbin during an argument. Durbin was arres...
Amy Adams Nov 30, 2022 Bradley Durbin (Ohio County Jail)

Teen Points Loaded Gun At Mother
An Evansville teen is accused of pointing a loaded gun in his mother's face. This happened in the 300 block of Cass Avenue Tuesday night. 19 year old Savoria Mosley Jr. is facing charges including int...
Amy Adams Nov 30, 2022 Savoria Mosely Jr. (Vanderburgh County Jail)

Worker Killed On The Job In Owensboro Identified
Daviess County Deputies were called to the Stonegate neighborhood in Owensboro Monday afternoon. It was for a tree trimming employee with a traumatic injury. The worker had partially fallen into a woo...
Amy Adams Nov 29, 2022 Ida / CC

House Fire Ruled Accidental
Three people and their two dogs were displaced after their north side home caught fire. It was called in Monday afternoon by a contractor working at the home. Firefighters reported heavy smoke coming ...
Amy Adams Nov 29, 2022 WIKY News Photo by Jay Zimmer

Soldier's Remains Identified After 72 Years
Korean War soldier Private First Class Robert Wright will be laid to rest on December 9th in his hometown of Whitesville, Kentucky. He was presumed dead fighting along a river in South Korea in 1950. ...
Amy Adams Nov 29, 2022 Photo from the DPAA

Man Finds Naked Stranger In His House
A Hopkins County man was surprised to find a stranger in his home in the middle of the night on Thanksgiving. Police say 26 year old Alexis Massey was found naked and intoxicated. She refused to leave...
Amy Adams Nov 29, 2022 Alexis Massey (Hopkins County Jail)


