Category Archives: Local News

New self-help homes going up in Chandler
In Chandler, seven families are breaking ground today (Saturday) on their new homes. It's happening in the Heim Ridge subdivision. One of the houses is being built through Habitat for Humanity. The ot...
Rick Allen Dec 05, 2020 Image source: Midwest Communications

Police investigating overnight shooting
The investigation is continuing into an overnight shooting in Evansville. This comes after the apparent victim showed up at the hospital. Evansville police say gunfire was reported in the 2400 block o...
Rick Allen Dec 05, 2020 WIKY News Photo by Jay Zimmer

Santa Arrives at Eastland Mall
Santa is due to arrive at Eastland Mall... but you can expect some COVID changes in his visit. Organizers say if you want to be with Santa, you'll need to meet some conditions. Masks are required of t...
Dec 04, 2020 Sharon Garland / CC

Boonville Christmas Parade is On
The longest running Christmas parade in Indiana is still on. But Boonville leaders say this year's parade will be different because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Breaking with long tradition, there will b...
Dec 04, 2020 Yorktonbid / CC

White Stallion Closes Mines
A mining company that has operations in southwestern Indiana files for bankruptcy. White Stallion filed for protection after an unexpected cash shortage that happened because of a steep plunge of the ...
Dec 04, 2020 b3tarev3

Deaconess Seeks Vaccine Workers
While health care professionals at Deaconess Health System await the arrival of the COVID vaccine, they're trying to put together a team qualified to administer it. Deaconess plans to hire 10 to 15 wo...
Dec 04, 2020 NIAID / CC

Arrest Made in Duel Car Chase/Crash
Police were involved in two overnight car chase both of which resulted in crashes. Both began in Warrick County and ended in Evansville and both involved suspects in some car break-ins in Warrick Coun...
Dec 03, 2020 Marcus Green (Photo: Warrick County Sheriff's Office)

South Burkhardt to remain closed today
The Evansville Sewer Department will continue to have S Burkhardt Rd between Newburgh Rd & Lincoln Ave closed for sewer repairs again on Thursday, December 3nd. The road should be open later today...
Aaron Santini Dec 03, 2020 Nate Grigg / CC

UE Board Votes In Staff Policy Participation
The University of Evansville board has approved by-law changes that permit a greater degree of influence for staff to be involved in changes, policy and projects. The Board of Trustees voted without d...
Dec 03, 2020 WIKY News Photo by ay Zimmer

Police Seek Maroon Charger in Shooting/Carjacking
We're learning more about the investigation into a carjacking and shooting that took place on the south side of Evansville on Tuesday. E-P-D officer Phil Smith says there was a newer maroon Dodge Char...
Dec 03, 2020 Image source: Midwest Communications


