Category Archives: Local News

USI Students/Faculty Told to Change Passwords
USI officials say they've been hit by hackers phishing attacks that have been too successful. At least 20 accounts were penetrated and thousands of emails have been sent out under those accounts. The ...
Jay Zimmer Apr 22, 2021 ericnvntr / CC

Suspect fleeing police causes crash with injuries
Officers from the Evansville Police Department attempted to stop a white Dodge Ram for a traffic infraction near the intersection of Morgan Avenue and Oak Hill Road earlier this morning (4/21/21.) The...
Aaron Santini Apr 21, 2021 WIKY News Photo by Jordan Rowe

HIRING: Holiday World at Indiana Tech, April 26, 4p-8p
If you're looking for a summer job, Holiday World is hiring for the 2021 season. As Holiday World & Splashin' Safari get ready for their 75th season, they are looking for employees of all ages and...
Debra Miller Apr 21, 2021 Jeremy Thompson / CC

U.E. Women's Golf wins first MVC Championship...in the snow!
The University of Evansville women's golf team outdueled UNI in a sudden death playoff, in the snow, to win the first league championship in team history. Sophia Rohleder won the individual championsh...
Aaron Santini Apr 21, 2021 Chris Urbanowicz / CC

New U-E Women's Basketball Coach Named
The University of Evansville has been going through a lot of changes as of lately, with the most recent as an addition of a brand new women's basketball coach. Robyn Scherr-Wells was announced as thei...
Jay Zimmer Apr 21, 2021 WIKY News Photo by Jay Zimmer

Posey Co. Toughens Solar Farm Regs
Posey County Commissioners played to a packed house Tuesday as they voted 2 to 1 in favor of updated, tougher regulations for solar farms. The update mandates solar farms be 100 feet away from a prope...
Jay Zimmer Apr 21, 2021 WIKY News Photo by Jordan Rowe

Henderson Burglary Suspect Arrested
On April 9, the owner of Bob's Muffler reported his business had been broken into overnight and several items were taken. On the same day, nine burglaries were reported at Space Rental Storage. A few ...
Jay Zimmer Apr 21, 2021 Jeremy Stone (Photo: Henderson Police Department)

E Riverside Drive closure Wednesday
City of Evansville City Arborist will be closing E Riverside Drive between Pollack Avenue and Weinbach Avenue beginning Wednesday, April 21st, 2021 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for emergency tree remov...
Debra Miller Apr 20, 2021 Gavin Llewellyn / CC

Hero Warriors Ride
The Eagle Riders Group #4288 will host a Hero Warriors ride on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 11am. Registration starts at 10 am. The ride is open to the public. All motorcycles, cars & trucks over age ...
Aaron Santini Apr 20, 2021 dalelanham / CC

Film Crews Aboard LST 325
LSt 325 is becoming a hot property for film crews. The Smithsonian Channel started shooting aboard the ship on Monday, getting video for its third-season episode of Combat Ships. That will air later t...
Jay Zimmer Apr 20, 2021 WIKY News Photo by Jay Zimmer