Category Archives: Local News

OVC Brings Basketball Fans To The Ford Center
Thousands of basketball fans will file into the Ford Center this week for the OVC Championships. This is the eighth year the Ohio Valley Conference has come to Evansville. The women play in game 1 at ...
Amy Adams Mar 05, 2025 WIKY News Photo by Jay Zimmer

Deaconess Foundation Appoints New Director
Evansville resident and former Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch has been appointed System Executive Director of the Deaconess Foundation. Crouch will oversee capital campaigns and cultivate individu...
Amy Adams Mar 05, 2025 Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch (Photo: Office of the Lieutenant Governor)

Murder Suspect Pleads Not Guilty
The Ohio County man charged with the murder of his elderly neighbor was in court yesterday. 23-year-old Aaron Crowe, on his behalf, entered a plea of not guilty. Crowe was appointed a new attorney dur...
Amy Adams Mar 05, 2025 Aaron Crowe (Ohio County Detention Center)

RCUTs Safety Project To Begin Tomorrow In Henderson
Over the last few days, drivers may have noticed signs on the Henderson strip notifying them of impending construction and lane restrictions. Starting tomorrow, crews plan to begin work on a safety pr...
Amy Adams Mar 05, 2025 Photo from KYTC

Drugs And A Gun Discovered During Traffic Stop
A traffic stop in Gibson County ended with a Kentucky man going to jail. Last Saturday afternoon, a deputy pulled a Dodge Avenger over for speeding on Warrenton Road. The deputy had his K9 partner Duk...
Amy Adams Mar 04, 2025 Scott Mercer (GCSO)

Results Are In Following Traffic Safety Blitz In Henderson
The Henderson Police Department has the results from a recent Traffic Safety Blitz. Due to several complaints, officers increased their presence in the construction zone on Highway 41 between Exits 14...
Amy Adams Mar 04, 2025 US Air Force

Several Homes Damaged In Chandler
Warrick County Emergency Management officials confirm at least nine homes have been damaged by a partial mine collapse in Chandler. Town leaders held a meeting last night to try to answer questions fo...
Amy Adams Mar 04, 2025 Dimanchik / Depositphotos.com

Two Men From Out-Of-State Accused Of Spending Counterfeit Bills In Evansville
Two men not from the Tri-State are jailed for trying to pass fake $100 bills. EPD was called to McAllister's on Green River Road on February 13 for a man trying to pay for his food with a fake hundred...
Amy Adams Mar 03, 2025 chrisdorney / Depositphotos.com

Don't Be The Next Victim Of Latest Bitcoin Scam
The Dubois County Sheriff's office is warning residents about a scam that's already cost one victim big. The victim logged onto their computer, which flashed a phone number to fix a problem. The scamm...
Amy Adams Mar 03, 2025 pproman / Depositphotos.com

Serial Killer To Be Sentenced In The Murder Of Indianapolis Woman
A Tri-State man known nationwide as the Truck Stop Serial Killer is to be sentenced for his third murder today. Edwards County native Bruce Mendenhall was convicted by an Indianapolis jury in January....
Amy Adams Mar 03, 2025 Bruce Mendenhall (TDOC photo)


