Category Archives: Local News

Lic's Deli & Ice Cream Has New Owner
After 75 years, Lic's Deli & Ice Cream has passed the scoop. For 63 years, Lic's was owned by Don and Jane Smith and their children. Together they grew from a single store into the loved brand it ...
Amy Adams Aug 13, 2025 Kara Combs, Noah Furrow, Don Smith, Jodi Ashby and Jamia Brown (Photo from news release)

Burglary Investigation Nets Two Arrests
A burglary investigation that started in June has ended with two arrests. Ryan Carnahan and Matthew Walls are accused of stealing thousands of dollars' worth of guns, along with a safe, from a storage...
Amy Adams Aug 13, 2025 Ryan Carnahan and Matthew Walls (VCSO)

Boonville McDonald's Closed For Bug Infestation
The McDonald's in Boonville has been shut down after several complaints about unsanitary conditions. The health department closed the restaurant on West Locust Street due to bug infestations and other...
Amy Adams Aug 13, 2025 olegda88.gmail.com / Depositphotos.com

Large Number Of Dead Fish Reported Floating In Ohio River
There has been a large number of dead fish noticed in the Ohio River. Experts say this is not a common occurrence, but it is natural. It's due to the warm weather and the water's oxygen levels. Last w...
Amy Adams Aug 12, 2025 Harypurwanto / Depositphotos.com

Evansville Man Arrested Following Shooting With AR-15
An Evansville man is charged after a shootout near the Glenwood neighborhood. It happened about 7 p.m. Saturday when police responded after around 20 shots were heard. A 911 caller reported seeing a s...
Amy Adams Aug 12, 2025 Brandon Whitehead (VCSO)

Dump Truck Driver Seriously Hurt In Crash
The driver of a dump truck was seriously injured following a crash in Daviess County. It happened just after 5:00 p.m. Monday along I-165. Authorities say the dump truck was heading south when it left...
Amy Adams Aug 12, 2025 Photo courtesy of Sheriff Brad Youngman

City Council Proposes A Wheel Tax During Latest Meeting
Evansville residents could find their pockets a little lighter next year. The City Council opened discussion on a proposed wheel tax at last night's meeting. If passed, the tax would be collected when...
Amy Adams Aug 12, 2025 megaflopp / Depositphotos.com

Ford Announces Its Unveiling Of "Model T Moment" In Louisville Today
Plans for a breakthrough electric vehicle will be unveiled today at the Ford Assembly Plant in Louisville. This announcement is being called a "Model T moment" by Ford CEO Jim Farley. He suggests this...
Amy Adams Aug 11, 2025 dipnik / Depositphotos.com

Former Police Officer Charged With DUI
A former Henderson police officer is facing drunk driving charges. 49-year-old Gregory Durbin passed an officer on Green River Road without his headlights on. He was pulled over in the 5200 block of C...
Amy Adams Aug 11, 2025 Gregory Durbin (VCSO)

Tips Lead To The Arrest Of Evansville Man
An Evansville man was arrested and is facing animal neglect charges. Last night, Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Deputies went to a residence on Belmar Lane after receiving a tip regarding 52-year-old Mi...
Amy Adams Aug 11, 2025 Michael Scott Jr. (VCSO)


