Category Archives: Local News

Hit and Run Suspect Arrested
The man accused of running over another man last weekend, causing his death, will appear in court for arraignment this (Wednesday) afternoon. Dylan Birdwell was booked into the Vanderburgh County Jail...
Jul 14, 2021 Dylan Birdwell (Vanderburgh County Jail)

Henderson says NO to Big Rivers Deal
Henderson City Commissioners say a study shows the sale of the Henderson Municipal Power and Light to Big Rivers would actually result in a long-term financial loss. A nd that's why they voted unanimo...
Jul 14, 2021 WIKY News Photo by Jordan Rowe

Salvage Operations on American Jazz Progress
Dive operations have been approved in the Cumberland River grounding site of the cruise ship American Jazz. The divers will consult with American Cruise Lines, the Coast Guard and salvage workers in e...
Jul 13, 2021 M/V American Jazz aground in the Cumberland River at Lake Barkley (Photo: U.S. Coast Guard)

Deputy Jailer Jailed
Three people are under arrest for allegedly bringing drugs into the Henderson County Detention Center. One of them is a deputy jailer Pennyrile Narcotics Task Force Detectives say inmate Colby Pruitt ...
Jul 13, 2021 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC

Wesleyan Tuition Break
Kentucky Wesleyan is taking part in a program to help ease the financial sting of college attendance. Beginning in the fall of 2022, students who qualify may be able to have 100 percent of their tuiti...
Jul 13, 2021 THX0477 / CC

EVSC: No Mask Decision Yet
No decision ye from EVSC concerning the mask policy for the start of the new school year. That's despite the fact that sign carrying parents are attending town hall meetings and demanding answers. The...
Jul 13, 2021 WIKY News File Photo by Jay Zimmer

Suspect Named, Sought in Fatal Hit/Run
A Warrant has been issued for a suspect in last weekend's fatal hit and run on Florence Street. Police identify the suspect as Dylan Birdwell The Vanderburgh County Coroner's Office identified the vic...
Jul 13, 2021 Dylan Birdwell (Photo: Evansville Police Department)

Costco Ends Senior Hours
Costco says it will stop offering special hours for seniors. In March of last year, the store designated certain shopping times for seniors as a result of the pandemic. Costco says July 26 will be the...
Jul 12, 2021 WIKY News Photo by Jay Zimmer

Cruise Ship Still Aground in Lake Barkley
Work continues to free a riverboat that got stuck in Lake Barkley last week. More than 170 people were on the American Jazz riverboat when it ran up on a sandbar while on a sightseeing trip between Me...
Jul 12, 2021 mark6mauno / CC

New Foods at State Fair
The Indiana State Fair will welcome 23 new items on the snacking menu this year. All the old favorites are still there, but this year, you'll also see deep-fried cheesecake, iced coffee floats, Fruity...
Jul 12, 2021 cometstarmoon / CC


