Category Archives: Local News

Indiana Enters "Stage 4.5" of Re-Opening
It'll be a little longer -- about 2 weeks -- before the Hoosier state arrives at Stage 5 of the re-opening plan. Governor Eric Holcomb's final planned stage of "Back On Track Indiana" was supposed to ...
Jul 02, 2020 Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb (Photo Provided)

Masks Required at Tropicana
Masks are now required for all guests at Tropicana casino. It's part of the facility's updated health and safety protocol. You'll be provided a mask if you can't bring your own. Employees and staff ha...
Jul 02, 2020 Olgierd Rudak / CC

Opening Day at Ellis Park
Today (Thursday) is opening day at Ellis Park. A lot of things are different this year. There is no general admission. Spectators must call ahead for a reservation. No one will be seated in the grands...
Jul 02, 2020 WIKY News Photo by Jay Zimmer

Safety Guidelines for EVPL Library Patrons
Four branches of the Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library will re-open Monday July 6. There are COVID safety guidelines in place at McCollough, North Park, Oaklyn and Red Bank, which will open...
Jul 02, 2020 Bryan Alexander / CC

McGrath Wins KY Democratic Senate Primary
Democrat Amy McGrath overcame a see-saw Kentucky primary battle to take the nomination for U-S Senate. The margin of victory was narrow as challenger Charles Booker surged amid national coverage of po...
Jul 01, 2020 Trending Topics 2019 / CC

COVID Cases Growing
Dr. Anthony Fauci said coronavirus cases could grow to 100,000 a day in the U.S. if Americans don't start following public health recommendations. The nation's leading infectious disease expert made t...
Jul 01, 2020 NIAID / CC

New Laws Take Effect Today
Your telephone bill is set to go up by a dime. A new Indiana law -- which takes effect today (WED) -- allows the statewide 9-1-1 board to raise the access fee from one dollar to $1.10. Speaking of pho...
Jul 01, 2020 Joseph Novak / CC

Vanderburgh Road Closings -- High Water
The following roads in Vanderburgh County are closed due to high water... Road: From: To: Bixler Rd Nisbet Rd Frontage Rd Mann Rd Bixler Rd Owensville Rd Outer Darmstadt Baseline Rd Adler Rd Old Princ...
Jul 01, 2020 WIKY News Photo by Jay Zimmer

Indiana BMV Resumes Late Fees
If you need to renew an expired license or registration, a trip to the BMV today might be in order. Starting today, July 1, the BMV is re-instating late fees for licenses and state ID cards, title tra...
Jun 30, 2020 Robin Zebrowski / CC

Union County Looks at Jail Closing
Union County's Judge Executive is working out the details on a proposal to close the Union County Jail. The county is considering a closure because of the amount of money it takes yo run it. About 40 ...
Jun 30, 2020 SummerSizzler / CC


