Category Archives: Local News
E-P-D Works Two Shootings
Evansville police were kept busy overnight with two separate shootings to contend with. The first came in about 1:40 this morning on Longfield Drive near First Avenue and Mill Road. Arriving officers ...
Jul 21, 2020 MIKI Yoshihito / CC
Arson Fire at Owensboro Store
One woman faces arson charges after fire was discovered Sunday at the Owensboro Wal Mart Store. Police and fire units were called just after 7:30pm to the store which was open at the time. Firefighter...
Jul 21, 2020 Robert Couse-Baker / CC
Alleged Shooter Arrested
Evansville police say they got information that the suspect in a Sunday night shooting was at a Savannah Drive apartment building. That's where they found 33 year old Seth Wrinkles, about 11:30 last (...
Jul 21, 2020 Seth Wrinkles (Evansville Police Department)
Suspect in 2017 Double Murder Pleads
An Evansville man charged in connection with the 2017 shooting deaths of a young couple will plead guilty to reckless homicide. In a plea deal filed Friday, 22 year old William Rice will accept a 20 y...
Jul 21, 2020 William Rice (Vanderburgh County Jail)
Census Workers Begin In-Person Calls
If you haven't filled out a census questionnaire yet, you can anticipate a knock on your door. Starting this week, census workers will be making in-person calls on those who haven't yet responded. The...
Jul 20, 2020 EpicTop10.com / CC
Corona Virus Cases Linked to Yard Sale
Posey County Health Officials say they believe several new cases of coronavirus are linked to the Cynthiana Town Yard sale on July 11. Officials say if you attended the yard sale, you have a higher po...
Jul 20, 2020 Mike Mozart / CC
Panther Creek Bridge to Re-Open
Officials with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet say the Highway 81 Panther Creek Bridge in Daviess County is expected to re-open in August. Repairs on the bridge are ahead of schedule. It was heavi...
Jul 20, 2020 Kim Eriksson / CC
EVSC Start Pushed Back
Evansville students learn they will be going back to school on August 19th, beginning the school year two weeks later than originally scheduled. Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation Superintenden...
Jul 20, 2020 WIKY News File Photo by Jay Zimmer
USI Commencement Canceled
The University of Southern Indiana has canceled spring 2020s commencement ceremonies due to the continued threat of the Corona Virus. USI president Dr. Ronald Rochon says it was a decision he didn't w...
Jul 17, 2020 WIKY News Photo by Jordan Rowe
Bat Found with Rabies
The Vanderburgh County Health Department says a bat found on the east side of Evansville tested positive for rabies. The disease is fatal in humans if left untreated. It you've been bitten, scratched,...
Jul 17, 2020 Diego Lizcano / CC
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