Category Archives: Local News

INDOT Warning Hoosiers About Smishing Scam
If you have recently received a text from INDOT about an unpaid toll, don't click on the link-it's a scam. The Indiana Department of Transportation is aware of the text message or "smishing" scam targ...
Amy Adams Mar 25, 2025 designer491 / Depositphotos.com

Former UE Baseball Player Has Rape Charges Dropped
A one-time University of Evansville baseball player has reached a plea deal. 21-year-old Willard Peterson pleaded guilty to criminal confinement in court on Monday. As part of his plea agreement, char...
Amy Adams Mar 25, 2025 Willard Peterson (VCCC)

Juvenile Named In Shooting That Sent Three People To Hospital
Two juveniles are in custody following a shooting that sent three people to the hospital. One of the juveniles allegedly involved is 16-year-old Isam Clark. He has been charged with attempted murder. ...
Amy Adams Mar 24, 2025 Isam Clark (VCSO)

Husband And Wife Charged After Drugs Found In Their Home
A New Harmony man was arrested Friday night following a single-car crash. It happened on Harmony Springfield and Bailey Road in Posey County. When officers arrived they identified the driver as 66 Yea...
Amy Adams Mar 24, 2025 Michael and Christine Roettger (ISP)

Woman's Manslaughter Charge Is Changed To Murder
A Henderson woman who was originally charged with manslaughter now faces a murder charge. 36-year-old Lauren Jarvis faces charges concerning the shooting death of her boyfriend. On March 12, the body ...
Amy Adams Mar 24, 2025 LAUREN JARVIS (Henderson County Jail)

Warrick County Man Accused Of Sexual Assault
A Boonville man is behind bars after being charged with multiple counts of sexual assault. 30-year-old Zachary McAllister is accused of forcing the victim to do sexual acts when they verbally said the...
Amy Adams Mar 24, 2025 Zachary McAllister (VCSO)

Classic Car Show Coming To Newburgh In May
A new car show is coming to downtown Newburgh this May. The Newburgh Museum is hosting the inaugural Classic Boomer Car Show to accompany their "Newburgh Boomers" exhibit. Vintage vehicles on display ...
Amy Adams Mar 21, 2025 genkur / Depositphotos.com

Trial Scheduled For July In Crossbow Case
A trial date is set for an Evansville man charged with attempted murder. Back in January, Vanderburgh County deputies were called to Char Mar Lane regarding a domestic battery situation. During the al...
Amy Adams Mar 21, 2025 Braxton Morris (VCSO)

Indianapolis Mother Facing Felony Charges After Confronting Son's Alleged Bully
An Indiana mother is facing felony charges for allegedly beating a child on a school bus. 36-year-old Latea Hentz boarded the bus with her teenage son and daughter to confront the student who had been...
Amy Adams Mar 21, 2025 WIKY News Photo by Jay Zimmer

Shredding Event Being Held In Owensboro Until 1:00 Today
If you're a Daviess County resident or business, you still have time to get rid of old files, tax forms, canceled checks, and the like. A shredding event is taking place until 1 p.m. at the Owensboro ...
Amy Adams Mar 21, 2025 PhanuwatNandee / Depositphotos.com


