Category Archives: Local News

Emergency crews from Henderson, Evansville and Newburgh were called to the Ohio river Tuesday evening after a man jumped from the twin bridges. There was quick response from all involved in the rescue...

Evansville city and county officials have issued an open burn ban effective immediately, due to the lack of rainfall. This also includes the area 4 miles past city limits. All forms of open burning ar...

A fire broke out early Saturday at the old lumber yard near the water tower in Carmi, Illinois. A large portion of the town lost power and internet for several hours. The city's water building sustain...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...