Category Archives: Local News

Rescued Kitten Is Given A Unique Name
Princeton Fire and Police Departments shared news of a kitten trapped in a storm drain and the rescue that followed. Fire officials were called to assist police with saving the kitten just before 10 p...
Amy Adams May 29, 2025 Photo from Princeton Fire Fighters Union Local 1634

Daviess County Man Charged With Child Porn
A Washington, Indiana man is accused of distribution and possession of child pornography. 42-year-old Chad Cooper was arrested yesterday following the execution of a residential search warrant. Electr...
Amy Adams May 29, 2025 Chad Cooper (ISP)

Evansville Couple Sentenced To A combined 35 Years In Prison
An Evansville couple was sentenced yesterday for their roles in a fentanyl operation that resulted in the death of a 3-year-old girl. Arcinial Watt was sentenced to 20 years, followed by five years of...
Amy Adams May 29, 2025 Photo from the WIKY News archives

Suspect Wanted In Fatal Robbery Now In Custody
A suspect wanted in a fatal robbery is behind bars. 21-year-old Jaylen Drone was found Tuesday night and taken in for questioning. He was allegedly involved in the robbery that led to the death of 22-...
Amy Adams May 28, 2025 Jaylen Drone (VCSO)

Fox-Doerr Appeal Is Denied
An appeal from Elizabeth Fox-Doerr, the widow who was convicted of the murder of her husband, firefighter Robert Doerr, has been denied by the Indiana Court of Appeals. Fox-Doerr argued the court abus...
Amy Adams May 28, 2025 Elizabeth Fox-Doerr Picture courtesy of the Vanderburgh County Jail

Health Department Investigating Possible Measles Case
The Hopkins County health department has opened an investigation into a potential case of measles. Everyone who was possibly exposed will be notified if the lab test comes back positive. Individuals w...
Amy Adams May 28, 2025 Lukassek / Depositphotos.com

Illinois Man Busted For Drugs During Traffic Stop
An Albion, Illinois, man was booked into the Vanderburgh County Jail following a drug bust. 59-year-old James McCollum was pulled over for making an illegal U-turn. He also failed several field sobrie...
Amy Adams May 28, 2025 James McCollum (VCSO)

EPD Searching For Copper Wire Thief
Evansville police are looking for clues to the identity of the person who stole copper wire from CenterPoint Energy. The theft was discovered at about 8:00 Saturday morning. Security personnel reporte...
Amy Adams May 27, 2025 Epitavi / Depositphotos.com

Kentucky Governor Issues Executive Order For Storm Victims
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has issued an executive order for drivers living in areas affected by severe weather. Fees for duplicate ID cards, driver's licenses, vehicle registrations, and titles i...
Amy Adams May 27, 2025 val.suprunovich / Depositphotos.com

Bicyclist Dies After Being Hit By Car
A bicyclist is dead after being hit by a vehicle over the weekend. It happened at South Evans and Bellemeade Avenues about 12:30 Saturday afternoon. The incident was dispatched to police as an acciden...
Amy Adams May 27, 2025 Dave Shaver / CC


