Category Archives: Local News

Convicted Felon Arrested For Firing Gun In Front Of Business
An Evansville man was arrested for firing off shots in front of a Henderson business. Employees of Bullets Pawn shop told police that someone shot a round off in front of the store then fled. That per...
Amy Adams Nov 23, 2022 Tony Melton (Henderson County Jail)

Four Local Organizations Receive Grants
The women's fund of Warrick County has awarded $28,000 in grants to four local service organizations. Holly's House $6,500, Lampion Center $8,000, The Isaiah 1:17 Project $8,500 and The YMCA of Evansv...
Amy Adams Nov 23, 2022 Photo from Warrick County Community Foundations Facebook page

Electric Bill Could Increase First Of The Year
CenterPoint Energy customers could be paying more if the utility company gets the go ahead from the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission. The residential electric bill would increase by $13.20 in Feb...
Amy Adams Nov 23, 2022 Tilemahos Efthimiadis / CC

Never Pour Grease Down Drains
You could clog up your sewer line if you pour fats and greases down your drain this holiday. Instead, says the Evansville Water and Sewer Utility, re-use the oils if you can, or if you must, pour it i...
Amy Adams Nov 22, 2022 david olsson / CC

Traffic Stop Leads To Man Charged With Child Exploitation
Last September, 26 year old Marcus Ellard was pulled over during a traffic stop for failing to signal. Officers say they could smell marijuana coming from Ellard's vehicle. Ellard admitted to having m...
Amy Adams Nov 22, 2022 Marcus Ellard (Vanderburgh County Jail)

ISP Enforcing Patrols Through The Holidays
Triple "A" is predicting that over 50 million people will be traveling for for the holidays this year. The Indiana State Police will ramp up enforcement as part of the "Safe Family Travel" campaign. F...
Amy Adams Nov 22, 2022 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC

Ballots Tossed Out From The General Election
It's been two weeks since the November 8 election and Clerk Carla Hayden, says a serious issue was found. 159 early mail-in ballots weren't counted. In Indiana if there are not two sets of initials, o...
Amy Adams Nov 22, 2022 ray_explores / CC

Postal Worker Arrested And Charged with Drug Trafficking
A Henderson County United States Postal worker was arrested and is facing drug charges. Police say they watched as 28 year old Destiny Thomas delivered a package to her own home. The package originall...
Amy Adams Nov 22, 2022 Destiny Thomas (Henderson County Jail)

Several Bald Eagles Spotted In Gibson County
An Evansville man was near the Cane Ridge Wildlife Station in Gibson County when he spotted around 20 bald eagles all in one area. Most of the majestic birds are juveniles that's why some of them don'...
Amy Adams Nov 21, 2022 Photo taken by Jeff Helfrich

Salvation Army Providing Free Thanksgiving Dinner
Everyone is invited to the Community Thanksgiving Festival this Wednesday inside the Salvation Army Gymnasium. A traditional Thanksgiving meal and fresh pies will be served to those that would otherwi...
Amy Adams Nov 21, 2022 Steve Johnson / CC


