Category Archives: Local News
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
Old Oaken Bucket Is Off
Indiana and Purdue have mutually agreed to cancel the Old Oaken Bucket football game this year. The annual event has been held since 1920. But Saturday's scheduled game in Bloomington is off because o...
Dec 10, 2020 Richard Schwier / CC
Loehrlein Conviction Stands: In. Supreme Court
The murder conviction of Clint Loehrlein will be allowed to stand. The Indiana Supreme Court says that although a juror committed gross misconduct by lying on a jury questionnaire, it is not likely th...
Dec 10, 2020 Photo: Evansville Police Department
Krugerrand Shows Up in Red Kettle
Salvation Army officials say someone dropped a one-ounce Krugerrand in a kettle at Hobby Lobby Monday night. The 22-karat gold coin is worth nearly $1,900. Volunteers of the Green River Kiwanis Club w...
Dec 09, 2020 Oliver Kurmis / CC
IU-Purdue Pause Football
Both Indiana and Purdue have paused football activity in the wake of the pandemic. I-U's decision was made due to an increase of cases within the program. Purdue was to undergo follow-up testing yeste...
Dec 09, 2020 Daniel Hartwig / CC
Flu Season Not So Bad -- So Far
So far, say local doctors, flu season has been -- not so bad. But this is only halfway through the season. Ascension St. Vincent Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Chad Perkins says he's happy the flu hasn't ...
Dec 09, 2020 Daniel Paquet / CC
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