Category Archives: Local News

Floating Docks Placed On Waterfront
Floating boat docks have been installed on the Henderson waterfront. They'll be available during Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start of the Ohio River boating season. The docks are located at t...
Amy Adams May 20, 2022 Ian Sane / CC

Babysitter Is Accused Of Causing Burns To Toddler
Authorities in Gibson County say a toddler, just shy of two years old, is recovering from serious burns after she was in the care of a babysitter. Brandy Witzel is charged with Neglect of a Dependent ...
Amy Adams May 20, 2022 Courtesy of Gibson County Jail

Kentucky GRADD Looking For Volunteers
The Green River Area Development District (GRADD) in Kentucky is urgently looking for long-term care volunteers. They will receive training through the Ombudsmen Program. Certified volunteers are need...
Amy Adams May 20, 2022 Kevin Dooley / CC

Boil Advisory For Portions Of Henderson
A boil advisory is issued for Henderson water customers in the area of 14396 Hwy 136 East to 15919 Hwy 136 East and 3953 Hwy 416. When it is lifted, another notification will be sent out. Due to the t...
Amy Adams May 20, 2022 Ervins Strauhmanis / CC

Weekend Road Closings for Events
Evansville African American Museum will be hosting Baptitstown Culture & Arts Festival Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Closing Garvin Street between Canal Street & Lincoln Avenue; Garvin...
Aaron Santini May 19, 2022 Rick Obst / CC

Evansville Man Sentenced 15 Years For Reckless Homicide
Dylan Birdwell has been sentenced in the hit and run death of Patrick Adams. In July 2021, police were called to the 1300 block of Florence Street where they say it started as a call about a fight. Re...
Amy Adams May 19, 2022 Courtesy of the Vanderburgh County Jail

Suspect Crashes Into Patrol Car During Chase
A police chase ended with a suspect and deputy going to the hospital on Wednesday afternoon. The pursuit started in Posey County and ended on Evansville's north side near Stanley and Sherman Avenues. ...
Amy Adams May 19, 2022 Courtesy of the Vanderburgh County Jail

Bus Crashed Carrying Softball Team
The bus carrying the Murray State University softball team was involved involved in a crash on Wednesday. A statement from their athletic department says they were heading to the NCAA regional tournam...
Amy Adams May 19, 2022 Justin LaBerge / CC

Gofundme Account Set Up By Family Of Murdered Mother
A gofundme account has been set up for "Carwash James" in Evansville. He is the owner of the carwash on Weinbach that tipped off authorities about an abandoned truck in one of his bays that eventually...
Amy Adams May 19, 2022 Picture taken from gofundme page

Shriners host free screening clinic for kids this Saturday
Parents and caregivers are invited to bring children to the first of two free screening clinics hosted by the Hadi Shriners this Saturday, May 21, 2022. A doctor will be onsite at the Hadi Shrine Tick...
Debra Miller May 18, 2022


