Category Archives: Local News

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)

Navy Deserter Accused Of Assaulting Woman In Her Home
A Daviess County deputy was hurt while in pursuit of an 18-year-old deserter from the U.S. Navy. Deputies responded to an assault call at a home on Fields Road near Thruston. They had visited the home...
Amy Adams May 15, 2025 Christian Crite-Epison (DCSO)

Victim Identifies Three Women Involved In Her Attack
Three women are facing Robbery, Theft, and Battery charges after they allegedly attacked another woman. Officers were called to the 700 block of Lime Street around 3:30 on Monday afternoon for a holdu...
Amy Adams May 14, 2025 Taliya Walker, Tadra Wilson, Arianna Pride photos from VCSO

Free Screening Clinic This Saturday At Hadi Temple
The Hadi Shrine will hold a free screening clinic for children this Saturday. The event is from 9 a.m. to noon at the Hadi Temple on 6 Walnut Street in Evansville. The event promotes awareness and ear...
Amy Adams May 14, 2025 Photo from news release


