Category Archives: Local News

Expect Flight Delays Today At Evansville Regional Airport
Evansville Regional Airport is telling passengers to expect flight delays following last night's storms. Several flights that were originally scheduled to arrive late yesterday are now scheduled to ar...
Amy Adams Apr 03, 2025 WIKY News Photo by Jordan Rowe

Vanderburgh County Road Closings
Fisher Road 601 Evergreen Area 7612 W St Joe Rd area Broadway-Middle Mt Vernon to County Line 10410 St Joe Ave area Mesker Park Dr just north of Diamond Ave Denzer and Posey County Line 2221 Harmony W...
Amy Adams Apr 03, 2025 Alan Levine

Holiday World Lowers Height Requirement
Good news for theme park enthusiasts who may not have been tall enough to ride certain rides at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari. They have now lowered the height requirement for one of their fast...
Amy Adams Apr 02, 2025 Photo from WIKY news archives

EWSU Customers Can Get Rid Of Yard Waste Through May 3
Evansville Water and Sewer Utility customers will have a few extra days this year to take advantage of the annual spring yard waste service. Through May 3, eligible households can get rid of unlimited...
Amy Adams Apr 02, 2025 oocoskun / Depositphotos.com

Two People Busted For Drugs During Traffic Stop
Two people were arrested on Monday following a traffic stop in Gibson County. A deputy was on Highway 41 near County Road 800 South in Fort Branch when he spotted a vehicle unable to stay in its lane....
Amy Adams Apr 02, 2025 Carla Embry and Paul Abshear (GCSO)

Police Arrest Second Teen Involved In Evansville Murder Case
There has been a second arrest in an Evansville murder investigation. Jail records show 16-year-old Derrick Brifil was arrested Tuesday afternoon. Brifil and Isam Clark are accused of shooting 19-year...
Amy Adams Apr 02, 2025 Derrick Brifil (VCSO)

"Armed And Dangerous" Fugitive Back Behind Bars
After a week-long search, Jonathan Ruby has been taken into custody. Authorities arrested him after receiving tips as to his whereabouts. Police say they arrested him safely in Madisonville. The manhu...
Amy Adams Apr 01, 2025 Jonathan Ruby (Hopkins County Jail)

USPS Seeing An Increase In Dog Bites And Attacks
The United States Postal Service is asking its customers to help prevent carriers from dog bites. Postal Service officials in Indiana report that since October 1 of 2024, 67 letter carriers have exper...
Amy Adams Apr 01, 2025 Jason Lawrence / CC

Large Scale Drug Bust Nets 14 People
Fourteen people are in custody following a large-scale drug bust in Evansville. In the early stages of the investigation, Rachel Ivy, Curtis Esters, and Isaac Horne were identified as local suppliers ...
Amy Adams Apr 01, 2025 Photo courtesy of VCSO

Daviess County EMA Preparing For Heavy Rainfall
The Daviess County Emergency Management Agency is handing out sandbags this week in anticipation of heavy rainfall. Volunteers will be filling sandbags today, starting at 9 o'clock at the County Opera...
Amy Adams Apr 01, 2025 Havanaman / Depositphotos.com


