Category Archives: Local News

VCSO Investigating Inmate's Death
An investigation is underway following an inmate's death at the Vanderburgh County Jail. The incident happened on September 6 inside the booking area holding cell containing multiple new arrestees. Wi...
Amy Adams Sep 15, 2025 Image courtesy of Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office

Human Remains Found In Ohio River May Be Missing Morganfield Man
Human remains inside a vehicle were found in the Ohio River on Friday morning near a boat ramp off Dike Lane in Morganfield. Although the remains have not been identified, officials believe they belon...
Amy Adams Sep 15, 2025 James Michael Mills photo from Mayor Randy Greenwell

Person Killed In Daviess County Crash Identified
One person is dead following a crash in Daviess County. Wednesday morning, emergency crews were called to Ky 144 between Pleasant Valley Road and Boteler Road. The Daviess County Sheriff says a truck ...
Amy Adams Sep 11, 2025 Photo from WIKY News archives

Illinois Man Arrested For Driving Drunk In School Zone
An Illinois man is behind bars for drunk and reckless driving in a school zone. 70-year-old Mark Dolan was arrested near Marrs Elementary School in Mt. Vernon. According to the probable cause affidavi...
Amy Adams Sep 11, 2025 Mark Dolan (Posey County Prosecutor's Office)

Burn Ban Issued For Some Tri-State Counties
It's been cooler around the Tri-State lately, but also dry. That has resulted in the enactment of several burn bans. Posey County officials put a burn ban into effect on Wednesday morning. Just a day ...
Amy Adams Sep 11, 2025 ZoranPhotographer / Depositphotos.com

Gibson County Trio Facing Drug Charges
A welfare check leads to the arrest of three residents from Gibson County. Earlier this week, dispatch received a call from a concerned citizen regarding a home near Somerville. The deputy on scene sa...
Amy Adams Sep 11, 2025 Donald Williams, Christina Lloyd, Randy Bates (GCSO)

Daviess County Woman Accused Of Running Drug Trafficking Operation
A Daviess County woman is in custody following a drug bust. Detectives searched a home in the 200 block of Frayser Avenue and found evidence of an ongoing drug trafficking operation. Items found were ...
Amy Adams Sep 10, 2025 Photo from Daviess County Sheriff's Office Facebook

Mayor Terry Presents 2026 Budget To City Leaders
Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry presented her 2026 budget overview in front of city leaders yesterday. She plans to use the general city fund for road improvements, safety, and affordable housing. Ma...
Amy Adams Sep 10, 2025 Rawpixel / Depositphotos.com

Kentucky Has New Website To Monitor Scams
Leaders in Kentucky are trying to help you be prepared when someone tries to run a scam on you. A new anti-scam website has launched that reports and monitors ongoing scams in Kentucky. The Better Bus...
Amy Adams Sep 10, 2025 karenr / Depositphotos.com

Volunteer Fireman Dies On The Way To Structure Fire
The Celestine, Indiana, Volunteer Fire Department has confirmed the death of one of their firefighters. 41-year-old Luke Gehlhausen was responding to a structure fire Sunday night when he was involved...
Amy Adams Sep 09, 2025 Mermolenko / Depositphotos.com


