Category Archives: Local News

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

Mayor Lloyd Winnecke and Chief of Police Billy Bolin announced their selection to fill the upcoming vacancy for Evansville assistant chief of police. Officer Phil Smith will begin his tenure as assist...

Evans Avenue between Columbia Street & Virginia Street is closed now until approximately 5p.m. today for utility work. (12/8/2020)

Help is at hand for those facing eviction amid the COVID pandemic. The Evansville City Council is putting aside more than $750-thousand to help hose needing assistance with their rents. Mayor Lloyd Wi...