Category Archives: Local News

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...
Amy Adams 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...
Amy Adams 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 ...
Amy Adams 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 ...
Amy Adams 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...
Amy Adams Mar 02, 2022 Scott Akerman / CC

Car Burst Into Flames After hitting Semi
It looked like a scene from a movie. A car heading southbound on Green River cut in front of a semi going north on Highway 57, causing an accident Tuesday afternoon. The car burst into flames as the s...
Amy Adams Mar 02, 2022 Michael Au / CC

Fourth Turkey Farm Confirmed With Avian Flu
Avian influenza has been confirmed at a fourth turkey farm in Dubois County. This location is just 6/10 of a mile south from the last site. According to state officials, over 16,000 turkeys are being ...
Amy Adams Mar 02, 2022 Matthew Britton / CC

Man Is Jailed Allegedly Struck Victim In Head
An Evansville man is facing several charges after allegedly hitting another man in the head with a hard object. Detectives say when they arrived at the house on West Florida Street the victim was in t...
Amy Adams Mar 02, 2022 Courtesy of the Vanderburgh County Jail.

Holiday World Looking For Team Members
Holiday World is having a virtual hiring event this weekend. Between the two parks there are over 2,000 positions available. Employees 18 and older will start at $13 an hour. Team members have free en...
Amy Adams Mar 01, 2022 WIKY News File Photo by Jordan Rowe

Update...North Side House Fire
The house fire in the 800 block of Allens Lane is out. Crews are still on scene. Avoid this area.
Amy Adams Mar 01, 2022 Picture taken by John Buckman with permission to use


