Category Archives: Local News
Gabe's Tower Coming Down
In Owensboro, the landmark building known as Gabe's Tower is coming down. A wrecking ball is being used to take down the top floors of the 13-story building. Power shovels will be used to finish the j...
Jay Zimmer Jun 10, 2020 WIKY News Photo by Mike Beavers
EVSC Reviews Guidelines for Re-Opening
The State of Indiana has issued guidelines for when schools re-open. E-V-S-C officials say the state's proposals are more of a checklist of reminders , rather than specific demands. Governor Eric Holc...
Jay Zimmer Jun 09, 2020 WIKY News Photo by Jordan Rowe
Two Die in Carmi Crash
In Carmi, two men were killed overnight when their car hit a tree. It happened at Fifth and Fackney Street. Police say the car was traveling in the neighborhood of 100 miles per hour. Two men,. ages 2...
Jay Zimmer Jun 09, 2020 dogulove / CC
No Evansville Effort to Defund Police
In the wake of the death of George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer, some communities are advocating defunding their police departments. Evansville... not so much... So far there are...
Jay Zimmer Jun 09, 2020 WIKY News Photo by Jay Zimmer
Woman Accused of Ballot Fraud Has Court Date
The woman who sent out absentee ballot applications with the Democratic Party box already checked will face criminal charges. Janet Reed will face a charge of providing an unauthorized absentee ballot...
Jay Zimmer Jun 09, 2020 Janet Reed (Photo Courtesy Vanderburgh County Jail)
Elmer Fudd Goes Gunless
HBO Max has disarmed Elmer Fudd. The company says Elmer won't carry his signature rifle in a new group of short cartoons under the Looney Tunes umbrella. Nor will Yosemite Sam carry his iconic six-gun...
Jay Zimmer Jun 08, 2020 sfbaywalk / CC
Ellis Park Resumes
Ellis Park will have a restricted opening today (Monday) for historical horse racing gaming. About 130 terminals will be in use. Doors open at 10:00 am. All employees and guests will have their temper...
Jay Zimmer Jun 08, 2020 Ellis Park (WIKY News Photo by Jay Zimmer)
KY Early Voting Begins
Early voting begins today (Monday) in Henderson County, but only by appointment, and only at the County Clerk's office. Voting by mail is also an option. Because of the Coronavirus pandemic, none of t...
Jay Zimmer Jun 08, 2020 hjl / CC
KY Businesses Re-Open
More Kentucky businesses will be allowed to re-open today (Monday). Museums, libraries, distilleries, and horse shows can begin operation, with social distancing guidelines in place. Businesses must l...
Jay Zimmer Jun 08, 2020 Jason Costanza / CC
Cristobal Comes Ashore
Tropical Storm Cristobal came ashore Sunday, sending waves crashing over Mississippi beaches, swamping parts of an Alabama island town and spawning a tornado in Florida. Cristobal made an afternoon la...
Jay Zimmer Jun 08, 2020 NASA Goddard Space Flight Center / CC