Category Archives: Local News

Evansville Man Jailed In Gibson County For OWI
An Evansville man is arrested in Gibson County following a traffic stop. 28-year-old Kainen Coomer is accused of failing to stop for traffic on State Road 68 near Highway 41. Upon approaching the vehi...
Amy Adams Dec 03, 2025 Kainen Coomer (GCSO)

Homeless Memorial Service Being Held In Downtown Evansville
A Homeless Memorial Service will be held on Thursday at 5:30 PM at Trinity United Methodist Church in downtown Evansville. This is the 25th year that Aurora has honored those who have lost their lives...
Amy Adams Dec 02, 2025 Photo from news release

Gibson County Man Clocked Traveling Over 100 Mph
A Haubstadt man is arrested following a traffic stop. Just before 8:00 Sunday night, a Gibson County Sheriff's Deputy pulled over 26-year-old Anthony Sharp. He was clocked traveling 108 miles per hour...
Amy Adams Dec 02, 2025 Anthony Sharp (GCSO)

Insurance Company Files Suit Against EFD
An insurance company is suing the City of Evansville nearly a year after a fire rekindled at a restaurant. The flare-up caused thousands of dollars in damage. The suit claims that the Evansville Fire ...
Amy Adams Dec 02, 2025 Photo courtesy of EFD news release

Evansville Man Accused Of Firing Gun During Dispute
Central Dispatch got a call Sunday morning concerning a dispute at a duplex near the intersection of Michigan and Morton Streets. Witnesses say an argument about a dog escalated. Evansville police sai...
Amy Adams Dec 01, 2025 Demitri Cole (VCSO)

Animal Shelter In Need Of Blankets
Evansville Animal Control and Care has put out a Facebook call for warm blankets to help keep the animals warm during frigid temperatures. They said in their appeal that blankets, sheets, and bath tow...
Amy Adams Dec 01, 2025 Prystai / Depositphotos.com

ISP Investigating Death Of Police Officer
Indiana State Police has started an investigation involving a Marion Health Police Officer. Sunday morning, first responders and medical staff found 25-year-old Ronnell Johnson suffering from an appar...
Amy Adams Dec 01, 2025 Rowdy Roddy

Stolen Items Found During Traffic Stop
Four people were jailed after 50 items allegedly stolen from local stores were found in their trunk. Evansville police stopped the car for speeding on the Lloyd Expressway near the Highway 41 intercha...
Amy Adams Dec 01, 2025 Matthew Jones, Misty Mitchell, Misty Jones, and Kimberly Wisnewski (VCSO)

Large Warehouse Fire In Owensboro
The Owensboro Fire Department is still on the scene of a large warehouse fire. The call came in Sunday night around 11:30. The fire is located in the 600 block of Triplett Street. The road is closed o...
Amy Adams Dec 01, 2025 Photo from the Owensboro Fire Department Facebook site

Boonville Development Being Compared To Dollywood
A $250 million development in Boonville is one step closer to being a reality. Yesterday, officials announced plans for the EDGE of the Lakes project. The development will include two hotels, a lake a...
Amy Adams Nov 26, 2025 Photo from EDGE of the Lakes Facebook site


