Category Archives: Local News

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)

Several Cars Hit With Bullets On Sweetser Avenue
Evansville police were dispatched on a shots-fired call on Saturday. It happened a little after 7 o'clock in the 300 block of Sweetser Avenue. The 9-1-1 caller reported hearing several shots being fir...
Amy Adams Aug 11, 2025 Photo from EPD

Pregnant Woman Seriously Injured In Crash
A woman was seriously injured in a crash after being struck by a drunk driver. The accident happened Tuesday evening on Zion Road in Henderson. Kaleb Cherry told officers that he ran out of gas and wa...
Amy Adams Aug 08, 2025 Jennifer Gibson (Henderson County Detention Center)

Two People Charged With Break-Ins In Melody Hills Neighborhood
Two people have been arrested and charged with theft. Thursday morning, deputies were called to the Melody Hills Subdivision for a welfare check. One juvenile and an adult were located but fled from l...
Amy Adams Aug 08, 2025 Helkena Langinbelik (VCSO)

HPD Looking For Suspect Accused Of Throwing Kittens Out Of Car Window
The Henderson Police Department is investigating an animal cruelty incident. On Wednesday morning, officers were dispatched to the area of Highway 60 and Pebble Creek Drive. A witness said they saw so...
Amy Adams Aug 08, 2025 Image courtesy of Henderson Police Department

Mother Sentenced In Death Of Daughter
An Evansville mother was sentenced in the death of her 4-year-old yesterday. 24-year-old Destiny Rhoades entered a plea of guilty on a count of neglect of a dependent resulting in death. Back in June ...
Amy Adams Aug 08, 2025 Octavia Aquino photo from WIKY News archives


