Category Archives: Local News

Trial Underway For Evansville Father
A jury was selected and testimony began yesterday for the Evansville father charged in his daughter's neglect death. In July of 2024, Alice Bredhold, who was a diabetic, was found dead on her bedroom ...
Amy Adams Sep 30, 2025 Ashley and Brent Bredhold (VCCC)

Ward's Execution Will Go On As Planned
Indiana Governor Mike Braun will allow the execution of Roy Lee Ward to move forward. Ward is to be executed next month for the 2001 rape and murder of 15-year-old Stacy Payne of Jasper. Ward was deni...
Amy Adams Sep 30, 2025 Roy Lee Ward (IDOC)

Scat Pack Charger Stolen From Dealership
A Dodge automobile with a Scat Pack engine has been stolen from a car dealership in Princeton. Ron Parke, owner of Princeton Auto Park, reports that the incident occurred around 2:00 a.m. on Sunday. T...
Amy Adams Sep 30, 2025 belchonock / Depositphotos.com

Good News For College Basketball Fans
The Ohio Valley Conference announced Monday that they have extended its run here to the Ford Center through 2032 for both the Men's and Women's Basketball OVC championships. OVC Commissioner Beth DeBa...
Amy Adams Sep 30, 2025 Photo from news release

Shared Kitchen Is Open Following Years Of Planning
There's a new facility for cooks, bakers, and caterers that opened up shop Saturday night. It's the first shared kitchen in Evansville, and it's operated by Bedford Collab in the Tepe Park Neighborhoo...
Amy Adams Sep 29, 2025 Photo from Bedford Collab Facebook page

VCSO Narcan Program Gives Inmates A Second Chance
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office is giving inmates a second chance at recovery. Two years ago, they partnered with Evansville Recovery Alliance to provide Narcan to individuals leaving the jail...
Amy Adams Sep 29, 2025 Photo is from VCSO news release

Pedestrian Sustains Several Broken Bones
The driver who allegedly hit a pedestrian in the Bally's Hotel parking garage Saturday afternoon has been arrested. The victim told officers she was walking from the casino when she was hit from behin...
Amy Adams Sep 29, 2025 Matthew Stallings (VCSO)

Indiana State Trooper Injured During Traffic Stop
An Indiana State Trooper was injured while conducting a traffic stop. It happened Saturday morning around 8:30 on I-64 in Posey County. The trooper was outside of his vehicle conducting a traffic stop...
Amy Adams Sep 29, 2025 Rowdy Roddy

Staff Notified After Learning Student Brought A Gun To School
Police in Newburgh took possession of a gun brought to the school by a student. The Warrick County School Corporation alerted parents about the incident on Thursday afternoon. School officials said "h...
Amy Adams Sep 26, 2025 belchonock / Depositphotos.com

Evansville Mother Charged With Neglect
Evansville police have arrested a mother stemming from an incident that happened last July. Ashley Ellis is facing neglect charges after her one-year-old was found in the middle of the street. Officer...
Amy Adams Sep 26, 2025 Ashly Ellis (VCSO)


