Category Archives: Local News

Grants Awarded To Several Henderson Non-Profits
The Deaconess Henderson Hospital Community Program fund is awarding grants to several non-profits. Nearly $70,000 will be split between six different organizations. The group was formed during the mer...
Amy Adams Jun 19, 2025 tashatuvango / Depositphotos.com

Government Offices Closed For Juneteenth Holiday
Today is Juneteenth, a federal holiday. Post offices, banks, and government offices will be closed. This includes libraries. Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, celebrates the emancipation of ensla...
Amy Adams Jun 19, 2025 USAG- Humphreys / CC

Search For Warrick County Woman Continues
A statewide Silver Alert is still in effect for a missing Warrick County woman. 76-year-old Debra Bone has been missing for nearly a week. She was last seen driving a light green 2025 Chevy Equinox wi...
Amy Adams Jun 18, 2025 Debra Bone (WCSO)

Former Grimm Reapers Hangout Has New Owner
The one-time Grim Reapers Motorcycle Club building in Evansville has a new owner. The federal government took control of the Diamond Avenue building in 2023 after a drug investigation that netted seve...
Amy Adams Jun 18, 2025 Photo from WIKY NEWS archives

Second Suspect With Connection To Weekend Fatal Shooting In Custody
There's been a second arrest in connection with a fatal shooting on Taylor Avenue Sunday morning. In that incident, 19-year-old Israel Mays was shot and killed. Another person at the scene was also sh...
Amy Adams Jun 18, 2025 Shooting graphic -- Image Source: Midwest Communications

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)


