Category Archives: Local News

Group Protests Mask Order
A group who disagrees with Mayor Winnecke's mask mandate gathered at the civic civic center Wednesday night. They believe public wearing of masks should be a personal choice. The gathering follows voc...
Jay Zimmer Jul 16, 2020 Olgierd Rudak / CC

Aquatic Center Construction On Track
The company building the new Deaconess Aquatic Center says things are on track for construction to conclude by July of next year. Dan Alcorn from Garmong Construction addressed the Evansville Parks an...
Jay Zimmer Jul 16, 2020 WIKY News Photo by Jordan Rowe

Students May Change School Buildings: EVSC
Some parents of fourth and fifth graders have been notified that their kids will be changing schools. within the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation. Letters went out to affected families this w...
Jay Zimmer Jul 16, 2020 WIKY News Photo by Jay Zimmer

Superman Statue Gets Refurbishing
The 15-foot tall Superman statue in Metropolis, Illinois is being spiffed up. The Paducah Sun reports that the statue is being fully restored, and bricks in the platform and surrounding area are being...
Jay Zimmer Jul 16, 2020 Joseph Novak / CC

CAPE Pioneers Solar Powered Homes
Two homes in the Bellemeade/Bayard Park area are getting new solar arrays. The homes are owned by the Community Action Program of Evansville -- CAPE -- and are part of the Solar Indiana campaign to ed...
Jay Zimmer Jul 15, 2020 WIKY News Photo by Sunni Zimmer

Text of Mayor Winnecke's Mask Order
Mayor Lloyd Winnecke, as expected, signed his executive order requiring the wearing of masks in public areas. There are notable exceptions and exemptions from the requirement. The text of the mayor's ...
Jay Zimmer Jul 15, 2020 Olgierd Rudak / CC

Suspect in S.C. Double Murder Caught in Evansville
The suspect in the deaths two females in South Carolina apparently had TriState connections -- and the U-S Marshal's Fugitive Task Force kept an eye out. They finally spotted 19 year old Damajhon Gads...
Jay Zimmer Jul 15, 2020 Damayjhon Gadson (Photo: Vanderburgh County Jail)

Francisco Discusses Safety Division
The Town of Francisco is discussing creating a new Safety and Social Services division, which would include a Sergeant and back up position. The town recently abolished its town Marshal position. That...
Jay Zimmer Jul 15, 2020 Marta W. / CC

Off-Road Vehicles Coming On-Road
Vanderburgh County Commissioners have cleared the way for golf carts off-road vehicles on some County roads. Drivers must be licensed, and 18 or older. The ordinance specifies certain roads which are ...
Jay Zimmer Jul 15, 2020 Phil Sexton / CC

U of E Athletes Test Positive
13 University of Evansville student-athletes have tested positive for COVID-19. They reportedly attended an off-campus non-university sponsored social event. it's suspected that's where they picked up...
Jay Zimmer Jul 15, 2020 WIKY News File Photo by Jordan Rowe


