Category Archives: Local News
Space-X to Try Again Saturday
The launch of a Space-X rocket ship with two NASA astronauts on a history-making flight into orbit was called off with less than 17 minutes to go in the countdown because of the danger of lightning. L...
Jay Zimmer May 28, 2020 David / CC
Showplace Cinemas to Re-Open
Showplace Cinemas announced Wednesday that a reopening plan is officially in place. Showplace East will open June 14. Showplace Newburgh will open on June 19. Others will open June 26. The FEC bowling...
Jay Zimmer May 28, 2020 Personal Creations / CC
Evansville Police Keep Busy with Shots-Fired Calls
Police were called to Bradford Pointe Apartments twice last night for reports of shots fired. Several shots were reported as striking the building, but no one was hurt. The next incident happened just...
Jay Zimmer May 28, 2020 WIKY News Photo by Jay Zimmer
Bill by Sen. Todd Young Extends COVID Benefits Period
Indiana Senator Todd Young has proposed federal legislation that will extend the time business operators have to spend federal payroll protection funds,. The current law, passed by Congress during the...
Jay Zimmer May 27, 2020 Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) (WIKY News Photo by Jay Zimmer)
Posey County Fair Called Off
The Posey County Fair has been canceled. The Fair Association's Board of Directors posted on Facebook yesterday (Tuesday) that all fair board events are canceled. The fairgrounds will still be used fo...
Jay Zimmer May 27, 2020 randychiu / CC
Space X Launch Scheduled Today
Space X plans to send the first U.S. manned flight since 2011 to the International Space Station later today from Cape Canaveral, if the weather is cooperating. Space X's Crew Dragon spacecraft, which...
Jay Zimmer May 27, 2020 NASA on The Commons / CC
Panther Creek Bridge Not Repairable
Inspectors who examined the Panther Creek Bridge say it can not be repaired. It will remain closed for the time being, while officials decide on the next move. A crane-truck apparently caused the long...
Jay Zimmer May 27, 2020 Photo Courtesy Kentucky State Police
Ky Governor Hanged in Effigy at Protest
Criticism is pouring in following a protest at Kentucky's capitol Sunday. A group was gathered objecting to the Governor Andy Beshear's actions during the pandemic. A doll with the governor's face on ...
Jay Zimmer May 26, 2020 Governor Andy Bashear (Photo provided, used by permission)
K.S.P. Seeks Truck Owner/Operator
Kentucky State Police say they have a several photos of a truck believed to be the one that damaged the Panther Creek Bridge on May 18. Witnesses said a crane on the truck was left up and struck all s...
Jay Zimmer May 26, 2020 Photo Provided by Kentucky State Police. Used by Permission
E.P.D. Probes Fatal Shooting
Evansville Police are investigating a deadly shooting overnight. Police were called to a house in the 100 block of West Oregon. People at the scene directed officers into a home where they found 30 ye...
Jay Zimmer May 26, 2020 Chris Yarzab / CC