Category Archives: Local News

Evansville Couple Facing Drug Charges
An Evansville couple is facing multiple drug charges. In January, police received a tip that Montonez Williams was selling meth in the 1400 block of Cumberland Avenue. During an investigation, a confi...
Amy Adams Apr 08, 2025 Williams and Hodges-Scarbrough (VCSO)

Two People Rescued From Flooded Road
Just before 6:00 Monday morning, the Ohio Township Fire Department was called to Telephone and Libbert Road for a water rescue. The vehicle was spotted 75 yards out into the flooded roadway. The occup...
Amy Adams Apr 08, 2025 Photo from Ohio Township Fire Department Facebook site

Investigation Underway Following Death Of Inmate
An investigation is underway following the death of a Vanderburgh County inmate. The incident occurred in an eight-person cell located in Housing Unit A2. The inmate had fashioned a ligature and appli...
Amy Adams Apr 07, 2025 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC

Bar Security Guards Arrested Following Brutal Beating Of Customer
Two security guards have been arrested following an incident at Chaser's Bar & Grill. The altercation began after a confrontation between the victim, Shane Hendrix, and a female bartender about an...
Amy Adams Apr 07, 2025 Sean Shell and John Turner (VCSO)

Several Henderson And Daviess County Roads Underwater
Henderson County KY 136 between the 0-10 mile points KY 268 between the 1-8 mile points KY 811 between the 3-4.5 mile points KY 812 between the 2-5 mile points KY 1299 between the 5-7 mile points KY 1...
Amy Adams Apr 07, 2025 Trigem4 / Depositphotos.com

Evansville Native Serving Aboard World's Largest Warship
An Evansville native is serving on one of the world's largest warships. Hospitalman Alex Brust is currently aboard the USS John C. Stennis. The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier operates out of Newport News,...
Amy Adams Apr 04, 2025 Alex Burst photo provided by news release

The Excel Center Will Hold Its First Ever Graduation Ceremony Tonight
A major milestone will take place this evening at the Excel Center in Evansville. For the first time, 18 students will walk across the stage to receive their high school diplomas. The Center opened in...
Amy Adams Apr 04, 2025 gadgetdude / CC

VCSO Kicks Off Safety Campaign Tomorrow
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office is participating in a statewide traffic safety Campaign. The increased patrols will target distracted driving and speeding. In 2024, distracted driving and spee...
Amy Adams Apr 04, 2025 Photo provide by VCSO

CenterPoint Hopes To Have Power Restored By Today
CenterPoint crews are out in full force this morning. As of news time, fewer than 3,000 customers remain in the dark. CenterPoint continues to monitor weather conditions. Additional rounds of rain and...
Amy Adams Apr 04, 2025 Tilemahos Efthimiadis / CC

Storms Are Predicted To Stick Around Through Sunday
A stormy night as the first of what will be several severe weather systems rolled through the Tri-State. Heavy rain, hail, straight-line winds, as well as numerous radar indicated tornadoes, led to po...
Amy Adams Apr 03, 2025 Photo from Evansville / Vanderburgh County Emergency Management Agency Facebook site


