Category Archives: Local News

Trump Photo-Op Creates Frustration
The President's drive-by wave Sunday is creating frustration among those trying to contain the virus. President Trump was seen Sunday in the back seat waving and wearing a mask. Medical personnel say ...
Oct 05, 2020 Michael Vadon / CC

BREAKING NEWS: President Trump Being Flown To Walter Reed Medical Center After Positive Covid-19 Test
Overnight President Trump Tweeted This Overnight Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER! ...
Claire Ballard Oct 02, 2020 Matt Johnson / CC

President/Mrs. Trump Diagnosed with COVID-19
President Trump and his wife, Melania, test positive for the coronavirus. The President announced that in a tweet shortly before midnight Evansville time today. The First Lady added that they were "fe...
Oct 02, 2020 Ninian Reid / CC

Two Dead in Kentucky Shooting
Kentucky State Police are investigating an apparent murder / suicide in Providence. 41-year-old Dana Ensing and her 42-year-old husband, Kyle Ensing, were found dead inside their home. Troopers say th...
Oct 02, 2020 The National Guard / CC

New Trial Set for Bengert
The man accused of killing his child earlier this year gets a new trial. A mistrial was declared last month in the matter of Jacob Bengert, after the jury was unable to reach a verdict in his first tr...
Oct 02, 2020 Jacob Bengert (Photo: Vanderburgh County Jail)

Ski Deal Inked
Double Cola and Working Distributors have signed a distribution deal for Ski, the hugely popular citrus soft drink that's become synonymous with Evansville's west side. Ski will continue to be produce...
Oct 02, 2020 Don O'Brien / CC

Man Chases Woman with Knife
Evansville police are called to the Circle K convenience store at 41 and Washington a little before 5pm. The 9-1-1 caller says a man was chasing a woman with a knife. Arriving officers found the man d...
Oct 02, 2020 WIKY News Photo by Sunni Zimmer

Funeral Held for Fiery Crash Victim
Funeral services for Crystal Lawrence took place at noon today. Lawrence and her two children were killed in a fiery crash at U-S 41 and Covert last week when their SUV was hit from behind. The driver...
Oct 01, 2020 WIKY News Photo by Jay Zimmer

EVV Flights Unaffected by Furlough
So far, at least, no arrivals or departures at Evansville Regional Airport seem to be affected by imminent layoffs at American Airlines. That's according to the airport's web site... The carrier will ...
Oct 01, 2020 Colin Brown Photography / CC

WSNC Half-Pot Sales Resume
It's Week Two of the West Side Nut Club's Half-Pot. The event made it's debut last year, during the Fall Festival, paying out over $600 thousand to the winner. Tickets will be sold at three West Side ...
Oct 01, 2020 WIKY News Photo by Jay Zimmer


