Category Archives: Local News

Boonville House Fire Under Investigation For Arson
The Main Street house fire in Boonville on Wednesday morning is believed to have been intentionally set. Nobody was home at the time of the fire. Fighting the fire was delayed due to hoarding conditio...
Amy Adams Mar 05, 2026 Photo from Boonville Fire Department Facebook page

Henderson Has Initiated A Mass Foreclosure On Delinquent Properties
The City of Henderson has initiated a mass foreclosure, its fifth time in almost 10 years. The current filing includes 20 properties involving a combination of delinquent property taxes and code enfor...
Amy Adams Mar 05, 2026 outchill / Depositphotos.com

Multiple People Arrested In Tri-State Drug Bust
The Dubois County Prosecutor's Office and several law enforcement agencies have made several drug arrests. Operation Snow White was the result of a months-long investigation into the illicit distribut...
Amy Adams Mar 05, 2026 Photo from Dubois County Prosecutor's Office

Indiana Governor Braun Discusses the 2026 Legislative Session
Governor Braun called in to the WIKY Afternoon Show today to discuss new legislation that came out of the 2026 legislative session. Listen to the conversation below.
Aaron Santini Mar 04, 2026 Courtesy of Senator Mike Braun Office

Inmate Attempts To Escape Through Hospital Bathroom Ceiling
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office has charged an inmate with Escape following an incident at an area hospital. The suspect, Connor Spachtholz, had been admitted for observation. A sheriff's depu...
Amy Adams Mar 04, 2026 Connor Spachtholz (VCSO)

Flock Cameras Nab Robbery Suspect
An Evansville man has been arrested in connection with a home invasion robbery. Last month, an elderly woman reported that she was followed into her home by an intruder who displayed a knife and deman...
Amy Adams Mar 04, 2026 Minh Quang Ton (VCSO)

ORX Officials Announce Toll Rates For I-69 Bridge
Transportation and finance leaders from Indiana and Kentucky have set the initial toll rates for the I-69 bridge. For those with a prepaid account and transponder, toll rates will start at $3.14 for p...
Amy Adams Mar 04, 2026 Photo from news release

Another First Brand Group Company To Shutter
A Dubois County business that has been around for 77 years will soon close for good. Employees of Jasper Rubber received a letter stating owners, First Brand Group, will permanently close their 4 Jasp...
Amy Adams Mar 04, 2026 Feverpitch / Depositphotos.com

Ivy Tech College Offering New Medical Course This Summer
Ivy Tech Community College, Evansville, is offering a new medical program to start this summer. This 10-week program begins May 26 and will be held at the Deaconess Midtown Campus. Graduates will be q...
Amy Adams Mar 03, 2026 scanrail / Depositphotos.com

Man Convicted In The Death Of His Son Getting A New Trial
An Evansville man found guilty in the death of his infant son is heading back to court for a new trial. In 2023, Taylor Fischer's son, Carson, passed away with fentanyl and other drugs in his system. ...
Amy Adams Mar 03, 2026 Taylor Fischer (VCSO)


