Category Archives: Local News

Ellis Park At Risk
Henderson County's Judge Executive is issuing an appeal to people throughout the tri-state. Brad Schneider's message is direct: If the legislature does not fully legalize historical racing games, Elli...
Feb 10, 2021 WIKY News Photo by Jordan RowE

Dog park halfway to funding goal
A push is underway to build a one-acre dog park inside of Newburgh's Friedman Park. The park will have areas designated for large and small dogs, water fountains, a shelter, and a dog washing station....
Rick Allen Feb 10, 2021 Image source: Midwest Communications

Evansville's Heavy Trash Pickup Goes Year-round
Changes to the Evansville Water and Sewer Utility's heavy trash service now make it easier for residential customers to dispose of heavy trash throughout the year. The service has moved from two dedic...
Debra Miller Feb 09, 2021 Alachua County

Chaotic Morning for Motorists
It was a rough Tuesday morning for TriState motorists as overnight snow and ice made the morning commute tricky for many. This morning, about 2am, came word from Illinois of a three-semi accident on E...
Feb 09, 2021 Photo by Jay Zimmer

Gilbert Ave. Closure
Evansville Security Services closing Gilbert Avenue between Riverside Drive & Covert Avenue today, February 9th, 2021 until 5:00 p.m. today for utility work.
Aaron Santini Feb 09, 2021 The Local People Photo Archive / CC

Man with Gun at East Side Taco Bell
Police respond to reports of a man with a gun at the Taco Bell on Green River Road. Officers say the armed man threatened to shoot his girlfriend, and when police arrived he reportedly tried to get th...
Feb 09, 2021 Image source: Midwest Communications

Henderson Free Tax Prep
Henderson's free tax preparation service is back this year. It's offered at 111 South Adams Street, inside the Housing Authority Building. It's drop off only. You should bring a social security card f...
Feb 09, 2021 Presidio of Monterey

EVSC Opposes Voucher Bill
EVSC's Board joins with the Evansville Teachers Association in passing a resolution opposing An Indiana House bill that would help more families qualify for school vouchers. The public school system i...
Feb 09, 2021 Joseph Novak / CC

U of E Music Department Will Not Be Cut
The University of Evansville reverses itself on one part of a proposed realignment that would remove 17 majors and considerable staff from its curriculum. The university now says the music department ...
Feb 08, 2021 WIKY News Photo by ay Zimmer

IN Lieutenant Governor Takes The Needle
Indiana Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch came tome to take the needle on Friday Crouch took the first of two shots of the Pfizer vaccine at the Deaconess clinic in downtown Evansville. She said afte...
Feb 08, 2021 Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch (Photo: Office of the Lieutenant Governor)


