Category Archives: Local News
Booby Traps Found at House
Authorities say a man had two "booby trap" devices in his home on Sonntag Court. Special Agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms were brought in by Evansville Police after they received in...
Jay Zimmer Jun 22, 2020 Jon Olav Eikenes / CC
Western Rib Eye and Ribs Closes
An Evansville landmark on the city's east side, Western Rib Eye and Ribs restaurant abruptly closed Friday night. After 45 years, the restaurant blamed losses from its pandemic closure. The restaurant...
Jay Zimmer Jun 22, 2020 WIKY News Photo by Jay Zimmer
Boil Advisory Issued after Water Main Break
Henderson Water Utility crews are working on a major water main break, and as a result, a Boil Water Advisory is in effect. The area impacted is: North Green Street from 6th St. to 10th St. 7th Street...
Jay Zimmer Jun 19, 2020 Renee Grayson / CC
Arrest Made in 2016 Rape
An Evansville man has been arrested for a rape that allegedly happened almost four years ago. According to court documents, the victim told deputies them she was walking near Columbia and Third Avenue...
Jay Zimmer Jun 19, 2020 Michael Charles (Vanderburgh County Jail)
Alleged Home Invader Surrenders to SWAT
Evansville police officers witness a crash at Riverside and Judson Wednesday afternoon, and they see one of the participants drive away. Officers gave chase but lost the vehicle only to find it abando...
Jay Zimmer Jun 19, 2020 WIKY News File Photo by Jay Zimmer
Man Threatens Cops
A Beaver Dam man is jailed after state troopers say he made numerous threats towards law enforcement officers and court officials. Kentucky State Police arrested 49-year-old Timothy Moss at his home y...
Jay Zimmer Jun 19, 2020 Photo Courtesy Kentucky State Police
Arrest in Henderson Dog Burning Case
Henderson Police make an arrest in connection to the dog burning case at the Henderson County Fairgrounds this month. H-P-D Detective John Nevels says officers arrested 32-year-old Bryan Matthews Jr. ...
Jay Zimmer Jun 19, 2020 Roberto Severo / CC
Daviess Co. Schools Delay Opening
The Daviess County Public School Board has delayed the start of the upcoming school year. Rather than returning August 12, students will now go back to school on August 26. 15 minutes is going to be a...
Jay Zimmer Jun 19, 2020 Colleen / CC
Winnecke Proposes Merit Commission Expansion
Mayor Winnecke wants to expand the Police Merit Commission. He proposes adding two people to the board, to make a total of five members. Two seats would be appointed by the F-O-P, two by the mayor, an...
Jay Zimmer Jun 18, 2020 WIKY News Photo by Jay Zimmer
Weinzapfel Gets Party Nod for Attorney General
Former Evansville mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel is the Democratic nominee for Indiana Attorney General. Weinzapfel, a lawyer, served two terms as Evansville mayor, and had served in the Indiana General As...
Jay Zimmer Jun 18, 2020 Jonathan Weinzapfel (WIKY News Photo by Jay Zimmer)