Category Archives: Local News
Two People Rescued After Car Drove Into The River
Vanderburgh County Dispatch received a call around 9 last night about a car that drove into the Ohio. A water rescue ensued at the corner of Fulton Avenue and Ohio Street near a pedestrian bridge. Off...
Mar 04, 2022 Eugene Zemlyanskiy / CC
Father And Sons Accused Of Beating A Man Stealing His Dog
Three members of the same family are in custody after they allegedly beat a man and stole his dog. Madisonville Police say, Jacob McKinney lured 25 year old Andrew Ferguson to a house on Dempsey Stree...
Mar 04, 2022 Courtesy of the Hopkins County Jail.
Early Morning Garage Fire
Around 12:30 this morning Evansville fire crews responded to a fire at 1821 Buchanan Road on the city's west side. Firemen found a detached garage fully involved upon arrival. The house was exposed an...
Mar 03, 2022 Courtesy of John Buckman.
Drug Investigation Leads To Three Arrests
Three Perry County residents are in custody after a drug investigation. Officers were called to a welfare check in the 200 block of North 4th Street. Police say, they arrived with a search warrant in ...
Mar 03, 2022 Courtesy of the Perry County Jail.
Sweet Weekend Ahead
The 44th annual Maple Sugarbush Festival is this weekend at Wesselman Woods. Enjoy all you can eat pancakes with real Indiana maple syrup from 7:00 to noon Saturday and Sunday. There will be guided hi...
Mar 03, 2022 Wiky picture on file
Second Airline Pauses Flights From Evansville Regional
Delta airlines has stopped more flights out of Evansville Regional. Officials say, flights to Detroit are on pause. They are only providing flights to Atlanta at this time. Tuesday American Airlines h...
Mar 03, 2022 Glenn Beltz / CC
New Trial Date For Owensboro Man
Last month a mistrial was announced for 22 year old Robert Garner of Owensboro, because of possible jury tampering. A new trial date is scheduled for August 15. Garner was charged with the murder of 2...
Mar 03, 2022 Robert Garner (Courtesy Of Daviess County Jail)
Drivers Disregard Road Signs In Francisco Causing Damage
Some Gibson County drivers apparently disregarded road closure signs on State Road 64 in Francisco, destroying some road signs in the process. INDOT announced last month that work would begin March 1 ...
Mar 02, 2022 Courtesy of ISP Todd Ringle.
Ellis Park Expansion In Owensboro Expected To Open Early 2023
The Ellis Park Expansion in Owensboro was announced last October. On Tuesday they reached a conclusive lease agreement with TSM Holdings LLC. The expansion location will be in the former JCPenny's at ...
Mar 02, 2022 Ellis Park (WIKY News Photo by Jay Zimmer)
Boil Advisory For Portions Of Henderson
Henderson Water Utility has issued a boil water advisory due to a water break that occurred on Marywood Drive. They have repaired the water break, but the advisory remains in effect for 24 hours or un...
Mar 02, 2022 Scott Akerman / CC
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