Category Archives: Local News

Gilbert Avenue closure
Evansville Security Services has closed Gilbert Avenue between Riverside Drive & Covert Avenue today, February 3rd, 2021 and will continue until tomorrow, February 4th, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. for utili...
Debra Miller Feb 03, 2021 The Local People Photo Archive / CC

Stolen car in Henderson
Henderson P.D. officers responded to the 1300 block of Wright Street in reference to a vehicle theft. Upon arrival they met with a woman who advised her 2010 gray Dodge Challenger was stolen from her ...
Aaron Santini Feb 03, 2021 Matty Ring / CC

In Police Bill Heads to State Senate
A bipartisan criminal justice reform bill is headed to the Indiana senate after being passed by the House. The bill, if it becomes law, would create a special board to decertify police officers for of...
Feb 03, 2021 WIKY News Photo by Jay Zimmer

IN Senator Considers Impeachment Trial Propriety
Indiana's senior U-S senator, Republican Todd Young has listened carefully as debate rages on Capitol Hill. At issue is the constitutionality of bringing an out-of-office former president before the S...
Feb 03, 2021 WIKY News Photo by Dennis Jon Bailey

Better Wi-Fi Planned
City officials are hatching a plan to provide internet access to blighted areas. They hope to get financing through a 250-thousand dollar COVID-19 grant from Indiana's Office of Community and Rural Af...
Feb 03, 2021 Tsahi Levent-Levi / CC

Jasper Man Killed
A Jasper man is dead after he was hit on Interstate 64 near Dale. Indiana State Police say 67-year-old Gerald Kluemper had parked his vehicle on the shoulder of the Interstate, gotten out and entered ...
Feb 03, 2021 WIKY News Photo by Jordan Rowe

Wet Vote Wins
Masonville, Kentucky voters have approved the sale of alcohol. The vote was 201-to-88, with a turnout of 15 percent. There is a six-month waiting period before licenses for alcohol sales can be issued...
Feb 03, 2021 Matthew / CC

EVPL resuming limited in-person services
In continuation of the Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library's phased reopening plan, limited in-person services will begin at all EVPL locations on Monday, February 15. "Throughout the COVID-19 pande...
Aaron Santini Feb 02, 2021 Holiday Gems / CC

Phil Predicts Extended Winter
. February second is Groundhog day, the traditional day when the famous Pennsylvania rodent is brought out of his hovel to make his annual prediction on he length of winter. This yea, Punxsutaw...
Feb 02, 2021 Land Between the Lakes KY/TN

Mask Mandate Gets Tougher
Anyone who uses public transportation nationwide will now be required to wear a mask. The new order from the Centers For Disease Control allows public transit, like airports, train stations, and buses...
Feb 02, 2021 WIKY News File Photo by Jordan Rowe


