Category Archives: Local News

Submit your idea for Downtown mural
The deadline is approaching so submit your idea for the two new murals to go on the Old National Bank building in Downtown Evansville. Submissions must be received by 4 p.m. January 12. To be consider...
Aaron Santini Jan 05, 2021 Rich Bowen / CC

Franklin Streets Bars Shut Down *UPDATE*
Three bars on Franklin Street Bar have been shut down by Indiana Excise Police and the Health Department. A letter from the health department to Bud's says the closure is due to violations of face cov...
Aaron Santini Jan 05, 2021 sergio santos / CC

USI looking for Phenomenal Women
The University of Southern Indiana Multicultural Center is proudly accepting nominations for its 20th class of Phenomenal Women of USI and the Community. Nominees don't necessarily have to be a studen...
Debra Miller Jan 05, 2021 Image copyright: USI Photography and Multimedia

Mater Dei Wrestlers are State Champions
A big "congratulations" to The Mater Dei wrestling team. They were crowned as the 2020 IHSWCA 4A team state duals champions this past Saturday. The Wildcats defeated Avon, Brownsburg and Warren Centra...
Aaron Santini Jan 05, 2021 Photo courtesy of Evansville Mater Dei Wresting Facebook page

2 people arrested on drug charges after traffic stop
Two people from Evansville were arrested on drug charges in Gibson County Monday night after being stopped for speeding. On Monday night, a state trooper pulled over a Chevy Trailblazer for speeding o...
Aaron Santini Jan 05, 2021 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC

What Started As An Investigation Turned Into A Chase In Vanderburgh And Gibson Counties
According to WFIE it all started with a call around 1:30 pm today, Monday January 4th. Sheriff wedding said it all started in the area of 1st Avenue and Diamond. Then it chase headed north and then th...
Sarah Pepper Jan 04, 2021 Scott Davidson / CC

Governor Holcomb's statement on March Madness
Holcomb Statement on March Madness in Indiana INDIANAPOLIS - Governor Eric J. Holcomb offered the following statement regarding the NCAA's decision to stage the 2021 men's basketball championships in ...
Debra Miller Jan 04, 2021 Dottie Day / CC

More High Water Road Closings
The following roads are now closed due to high water: Road: Lyle Road Happe Road Seminary Road Newman Road (Union Township) Hickory Ridge Road King Road Golden Rule Road
Aaron Santini Jan 04, 2021 WIKY News Photo by Jay Zimmer

Back to School for Many today
It's back to school this morning for many area students, after a long Holiday break. The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation, the Warrick County School Corporation, Owensboro Public Schools and ...
Aaron Santini Jan 04, 2021 ThoseGuys119 / CC

Stolen Vehicle Crashes in Garvin Park
A car flipped over during a wreck in Garvin Park on Sunday evening. According to the Evansville Police Department, a person called 911 from a nearby gas station and reported the vehicle was stolen whi...
Aaron Santini Jan 04, 2021 WIKY News Photo by Jordan Rowe


