Category Archives: Local News
Evansville Man Steals Emergency Vehicle
The Henderson Police Department responded to Deaconess Hospital in reference to a stolen ambulance. The emergency vehicle was tracked and located around 9:30 Tuesday night. Officers say 26 year old Er...
Jul 27, 2022 Erin Worman (Henderson County Jail)
Girl Rescued from House Fire Dies
A three-year-old child who was rescued from her burning home on Friday has died of her burn injuries. The Marion County Coroner's office says Ophelia Young died Monday at Riley Children's Hospital in ...
Jul 26, 2022 WIKY News Photo by Amy Adams
Man Arrested For Leaving Scene Of An Accident
A man from Dubois County faces multiple charges after police say he left the scene of an accident. Officers were called to the southside McDonalds in Jasper because of an overnight accident. Witnesses...
Jul 26, 2022 Cory Brown (Dubois County Jail)
Woman Caught With A Large Amount Of Drugs
An Evansville woman was found with a variety of drugs in her possession when officers pulled her over for speeding. Police say the car smelled of marijuana and noticed a joint in the ashtray along wit...
Jul 26, 2022 Arrianna Vowels (Vanderburgh County Jail)
BBB Warns Of Another Scam
The Better Business Bureau wants to warn the tri-state about an unusual scam that's attracted people that are looking to buy an exotic animal. Mainly on social media, these scammers show pictures or a...
Jul 26, 2022 Frontierofficial / CC
School Receives Check To Help With Everyday Needs
Lodge Community School received a $3,000 check from Anthem and the EVSC Foundation to support classroom enrichment activities. Hygiene kits were given to Hangers a resource that serves over 2,500 stud...
Jul 26, 2022 Photo taken from Lodge Community School's Facebook page
Evansville Man Sentenced To 15 Years In Prison
An Evansville man will spend the next 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm. A Vanderburgh County deputy replied to a call near the Corner pocket...
Jul 26, 2022 Michael Charles (Vanderburgh County Jail)
Evansville Team Happy To Be Back
The Demolition City Roller Derby team has made a comeback after a two year break due to COVID. Saturday the "Bout For Blood" meet was at Swonder Ice Arena, their second match of the year. The league i...
Jul 25, 2022 Photo taken from DCRD facebook page
Crime Spree Lands Man In Jail
A Bedford man is charged after a crime spree in Evansville. It started last Monday after police responded to a hit-and-run accident in the 2400 block of Ellington Ridge Drive. A witness told authoriti...
Jul 25, 2022 Dyllan Armour photo from the Vanderburgh County Jail
Intoxicated Man Almost Hit Police Car On Drive Home
A man decided to drive home to Owensville after a night of drinking at an Evansville west side bar. Police say 33 year old Johnathon Johnson almost side-swiped their patrol car while driving on North ...
Jul 25, 2022 Johnathon Johnson photo from the Vanderburgh County Jail
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