Category Archives: Local News

McLean Co. Declares Emergency
The Judge Executive in McLean County has declared a state of emergency following recent flooding. The declaration makes available faster government aid to people with destroyed homes, roads or propert...
Jun 30, 2020 Tom Good / CC

Woman Held in Double Homicide
Evansville police answer a shots fired call Saturday morning in the 1000 block of East Chandler. There, witnesses tell them they saw a suspect shoot a victim and escape in a blue mini-van. Moments lat...
Jun 29, 2020 Sidigga Allen (Photo Courtesy Vanderburgh County Jail)

New Harmony Bridge Inspected
The long-idled New Harmony Way Bridge may come closer to being re-opened to some degree. An engineering firm has been engaged to examine the span and determine whether it can support traffic between N...
Jun 29, 2020 WIKY News Photo by Jordan Rowe

Traffic Alert-Twin Bridges
You can expect lane restrictions on the Twin Bridges starting today (Monday). The restrictions will be in place 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily for up to two weeks. Crews will remove the old elevation paint ma...
Jun 29, 2020 WIKY News photo by Jordan Rowe

Boil Advisory for McLean County
A boil water advisory is currently in place for McLean County. Officials declared the advisory after finding a major water main break. Crews are working on a repair, and county leaders will advise whe...
Jun 29, 2020 Joe Pell / CC

Henderson County Flooded
The following roads in Henderson County are closed due to high water KY 2247 is closed between the 0 - 2 mile markers KY 812 is closed between the 4 - 5 mile markers KY 1557 is closed between the 2 - ...
Jun 29, 2020 WIKY News Photo by Jay Zimmer

Sexual Allegations Against Late Priest "Unsubstantiated."
The Catholic Diocese of Evansville says allegations of abuse of a minor by the late Father Raymond Kuper are unsubstantiated. In a written statement, Bishop Joseph Siegel said the allegation was made ...
Jun 26, 2020 Internet Archive Book Images / CC

COVID-Positive Person Attends Nightclub
The Vanderburgh County Health Department confirms that a person infected with the COVID-19 virus was present at KC's Marina Point last Saturday night. Health officials say the individual spent a consi...
Jun 26, 2020 sergio santos / CC

CAPE Offers Utilities Assistance
Households in Vanderburgh, Posey and Gibson Counties that have had a loss or reduction in employment income may be eligible for assistance with gas and electric bills. Households that have received as...
Jun 26, 2020 Grant Source / CC

Francisco Abolishes Marshall Office
The town of Francisco is without its police department. In a unanimous vote, the town council abolished the marshal's office and his deputy positions, and office that has served the small Gibson count...
Jun 26, 2020 Marta W. / CC


