Category Archives: Local News

Married EPD Officers Facing Fraud And Misconduct Charges
A married couple who happen to be two high-ranking EPD officers were arrested just before 4 Monday afternoon. They face multiple fraud and misconduct-related charges. Chief Phillip Smith says he was n...
Amy Adams Jun 17, 2025 William and Stacy Shirley (VCSO)

Naked Man Arrested On Several Charges Following Assault On Police Officer
A naked Madisonville man, allegedly high on psychedelic mushrooms, is facing a list of charges after assaulting a police officer during a domestic situation. Officers say that as they were attempting ...
Amy Adams Jun 17, 2025 Robert Grigsby (Hopkins County Jail)

Woman Dies In Crash On St. Joseph Avenue
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal crash that happened on the 9700 block of St. Joe Avenue yesterday. Upon arrival, deputies found an SUV with significant front-end damag...
Amy Adams Jun 17, 2025 Image courtesy of Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office

Three Local High School Baseball Teams Advance To State
Three local high school baseball teams have advanced to the state finals. Jasper will face Andrean in Class 3A on Friday at 7:00 PM. On Saturday, Class 2A Mater Dei will go up against Boone Grove at 3...
Amy Adams Jun 17, 2025 Snapmann / CC

Man Charged After Person Found In Critical Condition Outside Restaurant
One person is in critical condition after he was assaulted outside the El Bracero restaurant in Madisonville. The victim was found unresponsive and bleeding from the head when first responders arrived...
Amy Adams Jun 16, 2025 Darin Dublin (Hopkins County Jail)

Ten People Arrested During Child Support Compliance Round-Up
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office, in partnership with the Evansville Police Department and the Prosecutor's Office, conducted a child support Roundup on Friday. The goal of the all-day operatio...
Amy Adams Jun 16, 2025 Photo courtesy of VCSO

One Person Dead And Several Injured In Evansville Shooting
One person is dead and several are injured following a shooting early Sunday morning. Officers were dispatched to the 300 block of Taylor Avenue on shots fired, with several injured at a large party. ...
Amy Adams Jun 16, 2025 Photo from EPD

EMA Confirms Tornado Caused Damaged To West-Side
The Evansville/Vanderburgh County Emergency Management Agency has confirmed a tornado hit the city's west side on Friday. The EF-0 twister began along South Tekoppel Avenue and moved northeast while s...
Amy Adams Jun 16, 2025 Photo from Evansville / Vanderburgh County Emergency Management Agency Facebook page

Police Arrest Man Threatening To Shoot Up Concert
A 20-year-old Evansville man has been charged with intimidation after threatening to cause harm at a concert. Aydon Cassada allegedly told someone through social media he was going to "shoot up" the "...
Amy Adams Jun 13, 2025 Aydon Cassada (VCSO)

Demolition City Roller Derby Kicks Off 2025 Season
The Demolition City Roller Derby team is back for their 2025 season. An event will be held at Swonder Ice Arena tomorrow. The main event will be against the Lafayette Super Novas. Doors will open at 4...
Amy Adams Jun 13, 2025 ellandar / Depositphotos.com


