Category Archives: Local News

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)

New Improvements To Start This Month At Henderson Airport
A project that's been in the works for the Henderson airport for over a decade is finally coming to fruition. The improvement plan has two parts. The first is extending the runway by 1,000 feet. This ...
Amy Adams Jun 10, 2025 peshkova / Depositphotos.com

Father Charged With Abandonment After Toddler Found Alone Inside Vehicle
A Hopkins County man was arrested for allegedly leaving his toddler in a vehicle. Madisonville Police were called to the area of Noel Avenue around 1:00 Monday morning for a report of a child being le...
Amy Adams Jun 10, 2025 KEALBRETT PAULEY (Hopkins County Jail)

FEMA Is Extending Deadline To Apply For Assistance In Kentucky
Kentucky residents impacted by April's severe storms have more time to apply for assistance. Serious needs assistance may provide lifesaving and life-sustaining items, including water, food, prescript...
Amy Adams Jun 10, 2025 Daniel Lobo


