Category Archives: Local News

Teen Believed To Be Involved In Shooting Incident Could Be Waived To Adult Court
The 15-year-old who was allegedly driving the stolen car that sparked a police-involved shooting may be tried as an adult. EPD Officer Sam Taylor was seriously hurt from being shot on Sunday morning. ...
Amy Adams Sep 25, 2025 Photo from EPD

Coroner Releases Name Of Girl Killed In Accident
The Warrick County Coroner's Office has identified 12-year-old Allison Lowery as the victim killed on Tuesday while riding her bike. The accident occurred at the intersection of Sharon Road and State ...
Amy Adams Sep 25, 2025 Allison Lowery photo from GoFundMe page

Former Deputy Pleads Guilty In 2020 Criminal Case
A former Starke County, Indiana, Sheriff's Deputy pleaded guilty to filing a false report in a criminal case from 2020. In January of that year, Indiana State Police initiated an investigation after d...
Amy Adams Sep 24, 2025 Don Ferguson (ISP)

Women Accused Of Stealing Patient Information From Wellness Center
An Evansville woman is facing charges after being accused of stealing patient information. A 48-year-old Amanda Jones was renting a space inside the Life in Motion Family Wellness Center, but was evic...
Amy Adams Sep 24, 2025 Amanda Jones (VCSO)

Child Killed While Attempting To Cross Highway
A semi accident in Newburgh has claimed the life of a child. The incident occurred as the girl attempted to cross the street at the intersection of Sharon Road and State Road 66, near the Sharon Woods...
Amy Adams Sep 24, 2025 Image courtesy of The Warrick County Sheriff's Office

Second Arrest In Officer Involved Shooting Investigation
There has been another arrest following a shooting that injured an Evansville Police Officer. The serial number of the gun belonging to the alleged shooter, Jailani Chew, was traced back to 25-year-ol...
Amy Adams Sep 24, 2025 Maurice Cobb (VCSO)

Dr. Pepper Bandit Is Behind Bars Facing Theft Charges
A Madisonville man is behind bars after he was caught stealing a can of Dr. Pepper. Officers responded to the Dr. Pepper Bottling factory regarding a burglary in progress on Saturday. 32-year-old Aaro...
Amy Adams Sep 23, 2025 Aaron Wardrip (GCSO)

Warrick County Seeing Troubling Rise In Infant Deaths
The Warrick County Coroner's Office is reporting a troubling rise in infant deaths linked to unsafe sleep practices. The county has seen the numbers triple since the beginning of the year. To reduce r...
Amy Adams Sep 23, 2025 elitravo / Depositphotos.com

Arrest Made In Officer Involved Shooting
EPD leaders spoke to reporters Monday afternoon concerning an officer who was shot Sunday morning. Officers spotted a stolen car at Rally's on Virginia Street about 1:30 am and surrounded it. 18-year-...
Amy Adams Sep 23, 2025 Jailani Chew (VCSO)

Coach Pearl Stepping Down From Current Position At Auburn University
Bruce Pearl, who coached the USI basketball team from 1992 to 2001, announced that he will step down from his current position as Auburn head coach, effective immediately. He will become a special ass...
Amy Adams Sep 23, 2025 Bruce Pearl Auburn University Basketball website


