Category Archives: Local News

EVSC Warns Parents Of TikTok Trend
A TikTok challenge has made its way into tri-state schools. The trend is not only dangerous, but it's also causing damage to laptops. Students are inserting objects into their Chromebook's USB chargin...
Amy Adams May 08, 2025 Photo by Amy Adams

Evansville Teen Accused Of Murder In Court Today
An Evansville teenager accused of murder is scheduled to be in court today. 16-year-old Isam Clark has a pre-trial conference this morning. Clark was arrested in March after he and another teen allege...
Amy Adams May 08, 2025 Isam Clark (VCSO)

Evansville Otters Home Opener Is This Evening
Batter up!! The time has come to play ball at Bosse Field. Tonight is the home opener for the Evansville Otters as they take on the Gateway Grizzlies. It's also Thirsty Thursday, so you can expect som...
Amy Adams May 08, 2025 Logo courtesy the Evansville Otters

Wesselman Woods Will Hold Ribbon Cutting Event On Monday
Monday morning, Wesselman Woods officials and Mayor Stephanie Terry will be cutting the ribbon on new additions. Improvements include a new automatic door that exits to the trails, a new concrete path...
Amy Adams May 07, 2025 Photo from news release

Accused Killer Of Evansville DJ Is Planned For Next Month
The trial date for a man accused of the murder of Evansville DJ Shane Breedlove has now been set. 29-year-old Bobby Michael Handegard was granted his motion for an early trial, setting the date for Ju...
Amy Adams May 07, 2025 Bobby Handegard (Vanderburgh County Jail)

EFD Will Take Over Ambulance Service
The Evansville Fire Department is taking over ambulance services. The department claims the costs for patients will be about 25% lower as a result. Start-up costs are estimated to be about $7 million,...
Amy Adams May 07, 2025 Image source: Midwest Communications

Former School Superintendent Will Be Sentenced Today
The former Owensboro public school superintendent who pleaded guilty to sexually exploiting children is scheduled to be sentenced later this morning. 53-year-old Matthew Constant was indicted by a fed...
Amy Adams May 07, 2025 Daviess County Jail

Former Vanderburgh County Employee Accused Of Stealing Over 90K
A former Vanderburgh County Prosecutor's Office employee is accused of stealing thousands of dollars of the county's money. Court documents show Regene Newman pleaded guilty to felony wire fraud. Pros...
Amy Adams May 06, 2025 Photo from the WIKY News archives

Bus Driver Arrested For Driving Drunk On School Field Trip
Daviess County, Indiana deputies say a school bus driver blew almost three times the legal limit after getting his bus stuck in the mud. 55-year-old Steven Truelove's blood alcohol content was point-t...
Amy Adams May 06, 2025 Steven Truelove (DCSO)

High School Teacher Facing Several Sex Crime Charges
The North High School teacher accused of committing sex crimes was booked into the Vanderburgh County Jail. Noah McBride had been in the hospital after allegedly harming himself. The alleged victim to...
Amy Adams May 06, 2025 Noah McBride (VCSO)


