Category Archives: Local News

Weisheit Could Have Felony Charges Dismissed
Charges against a former Warrick County Health Department interim director may be dismissed. Marlin Weisheit was arrested a year ago, after authorities suspected almost $7,000 in unauthorized payments...
Amy Adams Jun 13, 2025 Marlin Weisheit (WCSO)

Pacers Beat Thunder In Game Three Of NBA Finals
The Indiana Pacers scored a come-from-behind win over the heavily favored Oklahoma City Thunder in game three of the NBA Finals. The Pacers rallied to take the game 116-107, putting them ahead two gam...
Amy Adams Jun 12, 2025 SergeyNivens / Depositphotos.com

Blight Elimination Program Underway In Henderson
The City of Henderson has joined Habitat for Humanity to combat blighted properties with the hopes of expanding affordable housing. The Blight Elimination Program will see a $1 million investment over...
Amy Adams Jun 12, 2025 Photo taken from City of Henderson, KY Government Facebook page

Drug Dealer Sentenced To 8 Years In Prison
An Evansville woman has been convicted and sentenced for conspiring to distribute meth in Posey County. Records show that during the late morning hours of February 28, 2024, 46-year-old Amanda Siebe c...
Amy Adams Jun 12, 2025 Amanda Siebe (Posey County Jail)

Man Charged In Triple Murder Case Files Complaint Of Elder Abuse
New details about the fatal shooting that left three people dead in Haubstadt a few weeks ago. 77-year-old Patrick Waite, who was arrested and charged with murder, has filed a complaint alleging elder...
Amy Adams Jun 12, 2025 Patrick Waite (GCSO)

Father Charged In Toddler's Death Makes Court Appearance
A father charged in the death of his child is scheduled to make his initial court appearance today. Jovontae Carter's 3-year-old son found a gun in a couch and shot himself. Investigators say Jovontae...
Amy Adams Jun 11, 2025 Jovontae Carter (VCSO)

EFD Is Bringing Back Law Enforcement Certification
The Evansville Fire Department is working to put an end to arson cases. Last year, 30% of the fires EFD responded to were believed to have been set intentionally, with only two arrests made. Evansvill...
Amy Adams Jun 11, 2025 Photo from WIKY news archives

Riverside Sinkhole Causing Layoffs To Area Businesses
Repair of the sinkhole on Riverside Drive has resumed. However, the road closure has reduced foot traffic to nearby restaurants. One of the affected restaurants, Robert's By The River, has had to lay ...
Amy Adams Jun 11, 2025 Photo from EWSU X page

DCSO Investigating Two Separate Animal Neglect Cases
The Daviess County Sheriff's Office is investigating two separate animal neglect cases. Animal control officers found 49 cats covered in fleas in a home off Highway 56. The residence was covered with ...
Amy Adams Jun 11, 2025 Photo from DCSO Facebook page

Madisonville Man Charged With Several Sex Crimes
A Madisonville man faces multiple sex crime charges. Officers investigated a sexual assault complaint that led them to speak with a juvenile victim. They told police they had been forced to perform th...
Amy Adams Jun 10, 2025 Jason Thompson (Hopkins County Jail)


