Category Archives: Local News

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)

EPD Holding Event For Women
The Evansville Police Department is holding an event for women curious about a career in law enforcement. You can meet female officers, hear their experiences, and ask questions. The event is on Thurs...
Amy Adams Mar 03, 2026 Photo taken from EPD Facebook page

Evansville Man Accused Of Strangling Neighbor
A fight over yardwork led to the arrest of an Evansville man. The victim told police that his neighbor, Branden Staub, ran into his yard, pushed him over, and dragged him over to his property. The vic...
Amy Adams Mar 02, 2026 Branden Staub (VCSO)

Man Dies Trying To Put Out Fire
A Warrick County man died over the weekend from injuries sustained in a fire. Officials say he tried to put out a spreading fire from a pit. It grew out of control and spread through the yard and near...
Amy Adams Mar 02, 2026 Angela Marie / CC

Fatal House Fire Ruled Undetermined
Evansville Fire officials were unable to determine what started the deadly house fire on Powell Avenue last month. 14-year-old Jeramya Craig and 10-year-old Paxton Craig passed away in that fire. 11-y...
Amy Adams Mar 02, 2026 Photo from GoFundMe page


