Category Archives: Local News
Intoxicated Driver Hits A Wall
A crash by an intoxicated driver caused minor damage to a north side home around 6:00 am on the fourth. It happened at Christ Road and Fares Avenue. Police say 32 year old Matthew Orth had a blood alc...
Jul 05, 2022 Matthew Orth, Picture courtesy of the Vanderburgh County jail
Electronics Stolen From East Side Business
Officers responded to a burglary alarm at a business on Hirschland Road early Monday morning. Once on scene police noticed the front glass door of Computers Plus had been shattered. Several electronic...
Jul 05, 2022 Marcie Casas / CC
Sex Offender Charged With Kidnapping
A seven year old boy is back home with his mother after being kidnapped by registered sex offender. Police were called to a home in the 4400 block of Washington Avenue in reference to a juvenile that ...
Jul 05, 2022 Willie Henderson Jr., picture courtesy of the Vanderburgh County
Mt. Vernon Sixth Grader Killed From Firework Accident
Mt. Vernon is mourning the death of 11 year old Camrynn McMichael killed by a fireworks incident. Sunday night around 9:45 Posey County dispatch received a call regarding a child being seriously injur...
Jul 05, 2022 Terry Madeley / CC
New Indiana Law Will Help Overcrowded Jails
A new law in Indiana starts today that's meant to decrease overcrowding in county jails. The House Bill allows level 6 felons to be sent to state prisons rather than county jails. Currently when the j...
Jul 01, 2022 Tracy / CC
Boating Safety Tips For The Holiday Weekend
Boaters will be out on lakes and rivers this fourth of July weekend celebrating with friends and family. Rob Henson with the U.S. Coast guard says there are several things to be aware of before your b...
Jul 01, 2022 Logan Ingalls / CC
Utility Customers Will Soon Pay More
Duke Energy customers can expect to see an electric bill increase soon. The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission has approved a 16-percent rate increase for the company. That's going to translate int...
Jul 01, 2022 Photo from WIKY news archives
Ascension St. Vincent's Closed Several Care Centers
Ascension Medical group closed 11 Indiana St. Vincent care centers at the end of business on Thursday. According to the medical group, associates are being offered a comparable position at one of thei...
Jul 01, 2022 Free Images / CC
Felon On The Lam After Deputies Tried Serving Warrant
Vanderburgh County deputies are looking for a man on whom they tried to serve a warrant last night. Sheriff Dave Wedding tells WIKY News deputies tried to serve a felony domestic battery warrant on 45...
Jul 01, 2022 Eric Williams, Picture courtesy of the Vanderburgh County Jail
"A League Of Their Own" Will Celebrate 30 Year Anniversary At Bosse Field
The Evansville Otters will celebrate the 30 year anniversary of the movie "A League of Their Own" Saturday at Bosse Field. Director Penny Marshall was inspired to make the movie after watching a docum...
Jun 30, 2022 Personal Creations / CC
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