Category Archives: Local News
Evansville Man Shot and Killed in Drive-By-Shooting
The man who died of a gunshot wound early Sunday morning was apparently the victim of a drive-by shooting. Evansville Police were called to 709 E. Virginia on a report of someone having been shot. The...
Jay Zimmer Jun 22, 2020 James Case / CC
USI Childrens Learning Center Will Not Re-Open
The Children's Learning Center on the USI Campus is not re-opening. The CLC closed March 18 along with the rest of the USI campus. Thus, the normal recruitment of new children to the center didn't hap...
Jay Zimmer Jun 22, 2020 Childrens Learning Center (Photo Provided by University of Southern Indiana)
Heavy Trash Pickup Starts Today (Mon)
Evansville's heavy trash pick-up begins today (Monday) and runs through Friday August 28. Here is a list of what will and will not be picked up... (Source: EWSU) Items that will be collected: There wi...
Jay Zimmer Jun 22, 2020 Rusty Clark ~ 100K Photos / CC
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