Category Archives: Local News

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)

Three Year Old Brought To Hospital With Gunshot Wound
An Evansville man was arrested after a 3-year-old was brought to the hospital Sunday morning with a gunshot wound. 26-year-old Antonio Harrell told officers that he had left the gun on the couch, part...
Amy Adams May 05, 2025 Antonio Harrell (VCSO)

Winner For Hadi Shrine Half-Pot To Be Announced This Morning
The 2025 Hadi Shrine Half Pot sets a new record on the last day of ticket sales. Shriners announced Saturday that sales had reached an all-time high of $225,000. The winning ticket holder gets half th...
Amy Adams May 05, 2025 Photo from news release

Weather Doesn't Dampen Welcome Home For 86 Veterans On Honor Flight
The weather delayed the Honor Flight of Southern Indiana back home to Evansville Saturday night. That didn't matter to the friends and families of the 86 veterans aboard. They showed their support wit...
Amy Adams May 05, 2025 Picture taken by Nick Adams

Charges Are Dropped For Three Warrick County Women
Charges against three women concerning Warrick County Animal Control have been dismissed. Corrupt business practices and theft against Danielle Barnes and Susan Brochears were dismissed weeks ago. Cha...
Amy Adams May 05, 2025 Image courtesy of The Warrick County Sheriff's Office

Henderson Flood Victims Can Now Get Assistance
Assistance is available for Henderson residents affected by last month's flooding. Henderson Emergency Management officials say if you are displaced from your home or expect to be, there is help with ...
Amy Adams May 05, 2025 Photo from Henderson Emergency Management Facebook site


