Category Archives: Local News

SUV Crashes Into METS Bus Injuring Several
Three people were hospitalized Sunday morning following an accident involving a METS Bus. An investigation by Evansville police indicated an SUV failed to yield the right of way to the bus at the corn...
Amy Adams May 19, 2025 dacasdo / Depositphotos.com

EF-3 Tornado Roars Through Morganfield, Kentucky Friday Night
Preliminary findings by the National Weather Service indicate an EF-3 tornado ripped through Morganfield Friday night. The twister produced peak winds estimated at 155 miles per hour. Among the areas ...
Amy Adams May 19, 2025 Photo from Wiky news archive

Hundreds Of Motorcyclists Making Stop In Gibson County Tomorrow
Tomorrow afternoon, Indiana State Police will shut down portions of Highway 41 near Warrenton Road and I-64 eastbound at Highway 41. Hundreds of motorcyclists are scheduled for a gas stop and brief br...
Amy Adams May 19, 2025 Governor Jim Justice

Henderson Fire Crews Battle Blaze At Apartment Complex
Henderson firefighters did battle with a blaze this morning at an apartment complex housing several families. The call came in around 2:00 am, sending units to the 400 block of South Adams Street. Eme...
Amy Adams May 19, 2025 jonel hanopol / CC

Man Arrested After Trying To Sell Stolen Items On Social Media
A 21-year-old Evansville man is accused of stealing farm equipment and then trying to sell it. Earlier this week, Vanderburgh County Sheriff's deputies responded to a theft report in the 15000 block o...
Amy Adams May 16, 2025 Braeden Hobbs (VCSO)

Intoxicated Man Rescued After Jumping Into Ohio River
Evansville Fire and Police units responded to Dress Plaza for a water rescue yesterday afternoon. A man jumped into the Ohio River near the LST-325 just before 5:00 PM. It is unclear whether he jumped...
Amy Adams May 16, 2025 Photo courtesy of Evansville / Vanderburgh County Emergency Management Agency

Emergency Hearing Today To Decide If Journalists Should Be Allowed To Watch Execution
An emergency hearing today in Evansville over whether journalists should be allowed to witness next Tuesday's scheduled execution of Benjamin Ritchie. Advocates for allowing it to maintain its First A...
Amy Adams May 16, 2025 microgen / Depositphotos.com

Banker Pleads Guilty To Stealing From Customer Accounts
An Evansville banker has agreed to plead guilty to taking money from customer accounts. Records show Dekoda Clark used unauthorized withdrawals and unauthorized debit card schemes, adding up to over $...
Amy Adams May 15, 2025 belchonock / Depositphotos.com

EWSU Conducting Smoke Testing Near Sinkhole Today
The Evansville Water and Sewer Utility Department has an update on the Riverside Drive sinkhole repair project. Smoke testing will begin this morning, weather permitting. The smoke will identify poten...
Amy Adams May 15, 2025 Photo from news release

Intruder Who Died In Shooting Identified
The unwelcome intruder who was shot while breaking into a home in Evansville has been identified. 22-year-old Mekhi Anthony Maxwell died in the shooting on Sweetser Avenue Tuesday afternoon. A police ...
Amy Adams May 15, 2025 Cameron and Christian Thomas (VCSO)


