Category Archives: Local News

Man Convicted In The Death Of His Son Getting A New Trial
An Evansville man found guilty in the death of his infant son is heading back to court for a new trial. In 2023, Taylor Fischer's son, Carson, passed away with fentanyl and other drugs in his system. ...
Amy Adams Mar 03, 2026 Taylor Fischer (VCSO)

EPD Holding Event For Women
The Evansville Police Department is holding an event for women curious about a career in law enforcement. You can meet female officers, hear their experiences, and ask questions. The event is on Thurs...
Amy Adams Mar 03, 2026 Photo taken from EPD Facebook page

Evansville Man Accused Of Strangling Neighbor
A fight over yardwork led to the arrest of an Evansville man. The victim told police that his neighbor, Branden Staub, ran into his yard, pushed him over, and dragged him over to his property. The vic...
Amy Adams Mar 02, 2026 Branden Staub (VCSO)

Man Dies Trying To Put Out Fire
A Warrick County man died over the weekend from injuries sustained in a fire. Officials say he tried to put out a spreading fire from a pit. It grew out of control and spread through the yard and near...
Amy Adams Mar 02, 2026 Angela Marie / CC

Fatal House Fire Ruled Undetermined
Evansville Fire officials were unable to determine what started the deadly house fire on Powell Avenue last month. 14-year-old Jeramya Craig and 10-year-old Paxton Craig passed away in that fire. 11-y...
Amy Adams Mar 02, 2026 Photo from GoFundMe page

Teen Flees From Deputies In Stolen Car
A teen is arrested, and another is injured following a high-speed chase. It started when deputies attempted to stop a gray Camry near the intersection of First Avenue and Mill Road. The vehicle contin...
Amy Adams Feb 27, 2026 Photo from the VCSO

Cancer Screening Tomorrow At Ascension St. Vincent Warrick
Ascension St. Vincent Warrick is inviting the public to a specialized cancer screening day tomorrow from 8:00 AM until 2:00 PM. The screening is designed to remove the two biggest barriers to healthca...
Amy Adams Feb 27, 2026 Photo from news release

Large Quantity Of Fentanyl Seized From Evansville Home
Three people have been arrested, and over 1,600 doses of fentanyl have seized by EPD. While waiting for a warrant to search a Cass Avenue home, officers spotted Paula Pruneau arrive and leave the hous...
Amy Adams Feb 27, 2026 Paula Pruneau, Emily Joy and Christopher Kuhn (VCSO)

Corydon Woman Pleads Guilty In Medicaid Fraud Case
A southern Indiana woman has pleaded guilty in a Medicaid fraud case in Hopkins County. Sylvia Townsend-Marlow of Corydon stole nearly $71,000 from Kentucky's Medicaid program over a two-year period. ...
Amy Adams Feb 26, 2026 Photo from WIKY news archives

Kentucky Legend Products Removed From Stores
Owensboro-based meat company, Kentucky Legend, has removed all of its products from Walmart stores due to a weight discrepancy. Officials say all of the product will be donated, so they can ensure all...
Amy Adams Feb 26, 2026 Baloncici / Depositphotos.com


