Category Archives: Local News

Rokita Severs Business Ties
Todd Rokita says he has terminated his business relationship with health care company Apex Benefits, in which he maintained an ownership and advisory position after becoming Indiana Attorney General. ...
Mar 08, 2021 Todd Rokita (Photo: Indiana Attorney General's Office

Rokita Severs Business Ties
Todd Rokita says he has terminated his business relationship with health care company Apex Benefits, in which he maintained an ownership and advisory position after becoming Indiana Attorney General. ...
Mar 08, 2021 Todd Rokita (Photo: Indiana Attorney General's Office

New East Side Business
More businesses are coming to the Promenade in Evansville. Lillian Plaza and Easton Place on Burkhardt Road are starting to fill up. Lillian Plaza already has signs up for a new Verizon store, which w...
Mar 08, 2021 Christophe BENOIT / CC

Apartments, Cars Hit
Two vehicles and some units at the Cedar Trace Senior Apartments on Keller Street were hit by gunfire Saturday. According to the media report, officers found several bullet casings and damage to two v...
Mar 08, 2021 James Case / CC

First Ave at Mill Rd signal repair
The City Engineer's Office will upgrade traffic signals at First Avenue and Mill Road this week. Beginning Monday, March 8 through Wednesday, March 10, the traffic signal at the intersection will be o...
Rick Allen Mar 07, 2021 Image source: City of Evansville

Cave-in-Rock Ferry to Remain Closed Temporarily
The Cave-in-Rock Ferry closed at 6pm Friday, due to rising floodwaters. Based on the forecast for the Ohio River, the ferry is expected to remain closed until around March 14. The Ohio River was at 40...
Aaron Santini Mar 05, 2021 WIKY News Photo by Sunni Zimmer

Man Accused of Animal Abuse In Court
An Evansville man accused of torturing a dog makes his first court appearance. Bryan Dunning's bond was set at $1,000 cash. According to an affidavit, Dunning is accused of abusing his roommate's pit ...
Mar 05, 2021 Bryan Dunning (Vanderburgh County Jail

USI Lawsuit
A lawsuit against the University of Southern Indiana is alleging the school discriminated against a student who has a medical condition. Court documents show that the lawsuit was filed on February 25....
Mar 05, 2021 WIKY News File Photo by Jordan Rowe

EVV Pools to Open
Evansville's five neighborhood pools have sat high and dry since 2019, but there'll be wet and wild this summer. Parks and Recreation director Brian Holtz says the city took a minor financial hit when...
Mar 05, 2021 saragoldsmith / CC

Vectren Name Vanishing
Vectren has begun the re-branding process, as it phases in the new corporate name and logo. The company is retiring the Vectren brand name and transitioning to CenterPoint Energy. Officials say it uni...
Mar 05, 2021 WIKY News Photo by Jay Zimmer


