Category Archives: Local News
New Harmony Bridge Inspected
The long-idled New Harmony Way Bridge may come closer to being re-opened to some degree. An engineering firm has been engaged to examine the span and determine whether it can support traffic between N...
Jay Zimmer Jun 29, 2020 WIKY News Photo by Jordan Rowe
Traffic Alert-Twin Bridges
You can expect lane restrictions on the Twin Bridges starting today (Monday). The restrictions will be in place 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily for up to two weeks. Crews will remove the old elevation paint ma...
Jay Zimmer Jun 29, 2020 WIKY News photo by Jordan Rowe
Boil Advisory for McLean County
A boil water advisory is currently in place for McLean County. Officials declared the advisory after finding a major water main break. Crews are working on a repair, and county leaders will advise whe...
Jay Zimmer Jun 29, 2020 Joe Pell / CC
Henderson County Flooded
The following roads in Henderson County are closed due to high water KY 2247 is closed between the 0 - 2 mile markers KY 812 is closed between the 4 - 5 mile markers KY 1557 is closed between the 2 - ...
Jay Zimmer Jun 29, 2020 WIKY News Photo by Jay Zimmer
Sexual Allegations Against Late Priest "Unsubstantiated."
The Catholic Diocese of Evansville says allegations of abuse of a minor by the late Father Raymond Kuper are unsubstantiated. In a written statement, Bishop Joseph Siegel said the allegation was made ...
Jay Zimmer Jun 26, 2020 Internet Archive Book Images / CC
COVID-Positive Person Attends Nightclub
The Vanderburgh County Health Department confirms that a person infected with the COVID-19 virus was present at KC's Marina Point last Saturday night. Health officials say the individual spent a consi...
Jay Zimmer Jun 26, 2020 sergio santos / CC
CAPE Offers Utilities Assistance
Households in Vanderburgh, Posey and Gibson Counties that have had a loss or reduction in employment income may be eligible for assistance with gas and electric bills. Households that have received as...
Jay Zimmer Jun 26, 2020 Grant Source / CC
Francisco Abolishes Marshall Office
The town of Francisco is without its police department. In a unanimous vote, the town council abolished the marshal's office and his deputy positions, and office that has served the small Gibson count...
Jay Zimmer Jun 26, 2020 Marta W. / CC
LST Visitors Center Opens Saturday
Two weeks ago, LST 325 moved from it's long-time mooring at Marina Point to its new, long-awaited home along the Evansville riverfront. Now, says Board member Chris Donahue, the ship and it's new visi...
Jay Zimmer Jun 26, 2020 WIKY News Photo by Jay Zimmer
Residential/Commercial Development Headed for North Main
The old North Main Building that most recently housed an IGA food store is coming down. Demolition began this week to make way for a 180-unit apartment complex which will also have a commercial space....
Jay Zimmer Jun 26, 2020 WIKY News Photo by Jay Zimmer