Category Archives: Local News
EVSC/Evansville Catholic Schools Close
EVSC announced on social media this morning that school will be closed for Wednesday because of the forecast for winter weather. Evansville Catholic schools have followed suit. The decisions were base...
Jan 27, 2021 WIKY News Photo by Jay Zimmer
Shooting Near Bosse Field
Evansville fire crews working a blaze on Eichel street hear and report gunshots. Officers find a victim on east Morgan Avenue near Bosse Field. It all happened a little after 1 o'clock this morning. N...
Jan 27, 2021 Tony Webster / CC
Cook named Indiana Inspector General
Gov. Eric J. Holcomb today announced that he has selected David Cook to serve as the Indiana Inspector General. "David Cook brings decades of public service experience to the position of Inspector Gen...
Jan 26, 2021 Image courtesy of the Office of Governor Eric J. Holcomb
Nurses Get Raises in Warrick Co.
The Warrick County School Board awards COVID-19 days to staff, as well as health aides and increase of pay for nurses. The School Board found no issues with this, as there was very little discussion a...
Jan 26, 2021 sergio santos / CC
Arrest in Madisonville Shooting
Authorities have arrested a suspect involved in a Madisonville shooting that sent one man to the hospital. Deputies responded to a shooting on Liberty Church Road on Saturday. Sheriff Sanderson identi...
Jan 26, 2021 wmfawmfa
Harrison Hall Disappears from Main V-U Campus
A familiar building on the main campus of Vincennes University has been demolished. Harrison Hall was razed this month after it was severely damaged in a wind storm last April. The building had housed...
Jan 26, 2021 WiKY News file photo by Jordan Rowe
More COVID Vaccine Appointments Available
The number of COVID vaccination appointments being handled by he Vanderburgh County Health Department is increasing starting today (Tues). The Indiana State Department of health approved the increase ...
Jan 26, 2021 NIAID / CC
American Red Cross looking for blood donors amid pandemic
The American Red Cross is looking for healthy blood donors to help keep the blood supply maintained. Winter weather, seasonal illnesses, and the current pandemic is making it a challenge to do just th...
Jan 25, 2021 Alex Juel / CC
COVID-19 Crisis Response Fund Announces 12th Round of Allocations
The COVID-19 Crisis Response Fund of the Greater Evansville Region has awarded a twelfth round of allocations, granting more than $300,000 to twelve of the thirteen nonprofit applicants. In total, the...
Jan 25, 2021 Jernej Furman / CC
Felon Found After Chase
Vanderburgh County deputies tried to pull over a white 2019 Chevrolet Cruze at the intersection of Covert and Green River Road Friday morning, but they say the driver sped away. The car was chased unt...
Jan 25, 2021 Police chase (file photo) Image source: Midwest communications
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