Category Archives: Local News

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)

City Employees Are One Vote Away From Pay Increase
One more vote by Henderson commissioners and city workers will see a pay raise. Henderson Mayor Pro Tem Brad Staton says there are plenty of open positions throughout the city, especially the police d...
Amy Adams Nov 29, 2022 Pictures of Money / CC

Trial Starts Today For Woman Connected To Stinson Avenue Killings
Heidi Carter's jury trial begins today. She was arrested in October of 2021 on Stinson Avenue in Evansville where two people died. She has a list of charges including rape, criminal confinement and ab...
Amy Adams Nov 28, 2022 Heidi Carter (Vanderburgh County Jail)

Two People Arrested For Shooting At Each Other
Henderson police were kept busy Friday night. Officers were called to the 600 block of Clay Street in the early evening where they found 18 year old Issac Beck and 21 year old Davion Hannah shooting a...
Amy Adams Nov 28, 2022 Issac Beck and Davion Hannah (Henderson County Jail)

West Side Wildcats Bring Home Trophy
Mater Dei football fans welcomed the winning team home and celebrated on Sunday with a fire truck parade. The Wildcats defeated Andrean 20 to 10 to win the IHSAA class 2A football state championship o...
Amy Adams Nov 28, 2022 Photo taken from Mater Dei H.S. Twitter

Man Accused Of Threatening Woman With A Gun Arrested
An Evansville man was arrested Sunday morning for a crime he is accused of committing a week ago. Police say 27 year old Justin Osborne had threatened a woman at her Mesker Park Drive apartment. Osbor...
Amy Adams Nov 28, 2022 Justin Osborne (Vanderburgh County Jail)

Evansville Teen Arrested Faces Numerous Charges
An Indiana State Trooper was out on patrol Sunday night when he observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. The officer attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver refused and continued on...
Amy Adams Nov 28, 2022 Devin Dewig (Warrick County Jail)

Two People Die In Posey County Car Crash
The Posey County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Tuesday evening. It happened along West Franklin Road just south of State Road 62. The vehicle carrying three people fail...
Amy Adams Nov 23, 2022 Karen / CC


