Category Archives: Local News

Man Dies In Moped Accident
One person was killed in a moped crash in Posey County. 71-year-old Kane Thompson died after his moped left the road and plunged into a ditch on County Line Road north of State Road 62 over the weeken...
Amy Adams Apr 15, 2025 Photo from WIKY News archives

Burdette Park Reopens After Closing For Flooding
Burdette Park has reopened to the public. Officials decided to close the park last Friday due to flooding. At this time, the main entrance and exit to the park remain closed due to the presence of lin...
Amy Adams Apr 15, 2025 Photo from news release

Donations Are Now Being Accepted For Flood Victims In McLean County
Donation drop-offs benefiting those affected by major flooding are now open in McLean County. Chamber of Commerce leaders are organizing efforts to collect essentials. Donations that are needed: Totes...
Amy Adams Apr 14, 2025 Photo from McLean County Chamber of Commerce FB page

No One Hurt After Small Plane Experiences Landing Gear Failure
Saturday afternoon, first responders were dispatched to Skylane Airport in Evansville regarding an aircraft experiencing landing gear failure. Once on the scene, deputies made contact with the pilot. ...
Amy Adams Apr 14, 2025 photo from VCSO

Stranded Driver Found With 800 Pounds Of Marijuana
An Alabama man is in the Posey County Jail after being found with a large amount of drugs. Deputies were called to assist a stranded motorist around 12:30 Saturday morning on I-64. Following an invest...
Amy Adams Apr 14, 2025 Clarance Shipman (VCSO)

Drunk Man Arrested after Driving Car Into Flood Water
An Evansville man was arrested Friday night after driving his vehicle into floodwater. Deputies were called to Allens Lane and Eleventh Avenue for a vehicle stranded in 5 feet of water. 42-year-old Wi...
Amy Adams Apr 14, 2025 William Zentmyer (VCSO)

Bouncer Enters Not Guilty Plea In Bar Patron's Beating
One of the bouncers charged in the beating of a bar patron has a not guilty plea entered for him. Sean Shell made his initial court appearance on Thursday. He was ordered to have no contact with the v...
Amy Adams Apr 11, 2025 Sean Shell (VCSO)

EF-1 Tornado Confirmed In Princeton
The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado tore through Princeton Thursday evening with little warning. A total of 8 blocks sustained damage. The center of the devastation happene...
Amy Adams Apr 11, 2025 Arcady / Depositphotos.com

Evansville Man Charged With Child Exploitation
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office has arrested an Evansville man on charges related to child pornography. In January, Indiana's Internet Crimes Against Children was notified that an individual w...
Amy Adams Apr 11, 2025 Tyler Vest (VCSO)

Rising River Level Will Close Burdette Park On Friday
Rising river levels will temporarily close Burdette Park on Friday. According to recent forecasts, the river is expected to crest to nearly 48.5 feet, the highest since 1945. Floodwater has taken over...
Amy Adams Apr 10, 2025 Photo from Burdette Park FB


