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Man arrested on rape charges
An Evansville man is in jail on rape charges. Police say a woman told them that 40-year-old Charles Turpen came into her room and laid behind her, placing his hands on her hip, then moving them higher...
Dec 12, 2020 WIKY News Photo by Jordan Rowe
One person slightly injured when gun goes off in restaurant
Police say a man dropped his gun inside the Cracker Barrel Saturday morning, causing it to discharge. A woman nearby had a minor abrasion on her leg. She refused medical treatment. According to police...
Dec 12, 2020 Image source: Midwest Communications
UE game canceled
Today's University of Evansville men's basketball game at Saint Louis has been canceled. The program is temporarily halting activities due to COVID-19 protocols. Tuesday's home game against Southeast ...
Dec 12, 2020 image source: Midwest Communications
KY. H.S. Basktball Has Start Date
In Kentucky, high school basketball now has an official start date: January 4. The K-H-S-double-A Board of Control has decided to stick to that previously-announced start date. Practices can begin as ...
Dec 11, 2020 Chip Griffin / CC
KY. COVID Restrictions to Ease
Some of Kentucky's COVID-19 restrictions will change starting Monday. Governor Andy Beshear says there will now be no limit on outdoor social gatherings. Indoor social gatherings are still recommended...
Dec 11, 2020 Governor Andy Beshear (Photo courtesy Kentucky Governor's Office)
U of E To Reorganize Academics
A proposed academic reorganization plan at the University of Evansville could signal the end for degrees in areas such as music, religion, philosophy, electrical engineering, and computer science. Mul...
Dec 11, 2020 WIKY News Photo by ay Zimmer
W. Illinois St. closure
Empire Contractors will be closing W Illinois Street between Baker Avenue & N Main Street beginning Monday, December 14th, 2020 and continuing until December 31st, 2021 for new construction delive...
Dec 10, 2020 Myrtle Beach TheDigitel / CC
State Ed. Board Grants EVSC Waivers
The Indiana State Board of Education has granted a pair of waivers requested by the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation. One changes the way that school year is calculated. It allows the year to...
Dec 10, 2020 WIKY News File Photo by Jay Zimmer
IN New Gathering Restrictions
New restrictions on public gatherings are being instituted. Governor Holcomb says social gatherings will be capped at the limit imposed by county metrics. Social gatherings will be capped at 25 people...
Dec 10, 2020 Governor Eric Holcomb (R-IN) Photo: Governor's Office
Hanukkah Begins
Hanukkah begins this evening (Thurs). Hanukkah celebrates the miracle that took place when the Second Temple in Jerusalem was liberated in 165 B-C. Olive oil was needed to light the Menorah in the tem...
Dec 10, 2020 Shoshanah / CC
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