Category Archives: Local News

Weather Aside, COVID Clinic Business is Good, New Ages Becoming Eligible
The COVID 19 clinic at Old National Events Plaza has been open all week, despite the weather. Joe Gries with the Vanderburgh County Health Department says they will continue to run their clinics as no...
Feb 18, 2021 Alachua County

Four Hurt In Wreck
Four people were taken to the hospital after a late afternoon crash at Highway 57 and Kansas Road. It happened just after 5:00pm Wednesday. Officials believe a car sped through a red light after hitti...
Feb 18, 2021 Ken Hawkins / CC

Rush Limbaugh dies from cancer
Conservative talk radio host Rush Limbaugh has died. On February 3, Limbaugh announced that he had been diagnosed with lung cancer. Limbaugh was known for his avid, passionate delivery, and his abilit...
Rick Allen Feb 17, 2021 Dan Correia / CC

Domestic standoff ends peacefully
A domestic situation that got out of hand ended peacefully this morning, as a man reported to have a gun surrendered to police. According to Evansville Police Sgt. Nick Winsett, a 911 caller reported ...
Rick Allen Feb 17, 2021 WIKY News Photo by Jordan Rowe

USI Suspends Basketball Activities
The University of Southern Indiana men's basketball team has suspended activities for the third time this season because of covid-19 protocols. In involves contact tracing with an opponent who tested ...
Feb 17, 2021 WIKY News Photo by Jordan Rowe

Turn The Gas Heat Down
Center Point Energy, the parent company of Vectren, is urging natural gas customers to lower their thermostats to curb energy use. CenterPoint also recommends leaving blinds open during the day to all...
Feb 17, 2021 WIKY News Photo by Jay Zimmer

Voucher Bill Passes House
More families would qualify for school vouchers under a bill passed this week in the Indiana House... it would make students from middle-income families eligible to attend schools their families think...
Feb 17, 2021 WIKY News File Photo by Jay Zimmer

Food Program Delayed
Evansville's Community Food Share distribution program has been delayed this week because of weather and road conditions. The event will now take place on Friday of this week from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at...
Feb 17, 2021 WIKY News Photo by Jordan Rowe

Water Main Breaks on South Side
A water main break -- actually several small breaks -- is causing headaches for customers and drivers as well. It's in the area of Cass Avenue and Lodge in front of Colonial Manor apartments. Water ha...
Feb 17, 2021 WIKY News on-scene photo by Jay Zimmer

METS Fulton route not running today
The METS Fulton Avenue bus is out of service today. A winter weather update from the City of Evansville says there is a shortage of drivers today. Other routes are operating normally.
Rick Allen Feb 16, 2021 WIKY News File Photo by Jordan Rowe


