Category Archives: Local News
Murder Trial Set For Wife Of Murdered Firefighter
The wife of Evansville firefighter Robert Doerr will be tried separately on two charges surrounding his death. Elizabeth Fox-Doerr will be tried first on a perjury charge in April. Her murder trial wi...
Sep 30, 2022 Elizabeth Fox-Doerr Picture courtesy of the Vanderburgh County Jail
Kids Can Get A Preview Of Franklin Street This Weekend
Opening day of the Fall Festival is Monday, but the kiddies get a preview on Sunday. Every year the West Side Nut Club starts the week by opening the kiddie rides a day early. It allows families with ...
Sep 30, 2022 WIKY News Photo by Jay Zimmer.
Prowler Attempts To Break Into Woman's Hotel Room
A woman staying in a local hotel gets a rude awakening Thursday evening. She was staying at the Woodspring Suites on Stahl Drive and was trying to sleep. She told police she was awakened and saw a man...
Sep 30, 2022 Woodsprings Suites (photo taken from website)
Man Wanted In Numerous Counties Arrested
Authorities in Kentucky say a man faces criminal charges in nearly every county in the WIKY listening area. Daviess County deputies say James Martin was arrested in Vanderburgh County for theft charge...
Sep 30, 2022 James Martin (Webster County Jail)
Man Responsible For Crashing Into Building Arrested
The man responsible for crashing into an apartment complex leaving one person displaced has been arrested. Officials say they were dispatched to an accident around 2:30 Wednesday morning in reference ...
Sep 29, 2022 Jeremy Harris (Vanderburgh County Jail)
Help From Our Area Headed To Florida
Over 100 CenterPoint Energy officials are heading to Florida to help with the aftermath of hurricane Ian. Skilled lineman and support personnel are coming from Indiana and Houston. Their crews will be...
Sep 29, 2022 NASA Goddard Space Flight Center / CC
Tell City Man Found Drunk At The Wheel
Indiana State Police were called to check on a suspicious vehicle in Cannelton. Officers say they found a man passed out behind the wheel. He finally woke up after several attempts by police. The very...
Sep 29, 2022 Jordan Mattingly (Perry County Jail)
Boyfriend Charged With Toddler's Death
The boyfriend of an Evansville mother has been charged with murder in the death of her 18 month old son. She told police that 21 year old Tavion Cobb was watching the toddler on Monday, which is somet...
Sep 29, 2022 Tavion Cobb (Vanderburgh County Jail)
Founder Of CAMSE Kits Receives Support From First Responders
Evansville Firefighters now have a unique way to support special needs children during disasters. They have partnered with Evansville resident and founder of "CAMSE Kit". Those kits help support child...
Sep 28, 2022 Photo taken from CAMSE Kit Facebook page
Study Conducted For Aquatic Center In Henderson
An Aquatic Center for the City of Henderson was discussed at their last Commissioners meeting. A study was conducted to see what needs the center would meet and how the city would fund it. The city co...
Sep 28, 2022 USAG- Humphreys / CC
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