Category Archives: Local News
Murderer Found Guilty But Mentally Ill
A Vanderburgh County jury has reached a verdict in an Evansville trial for murder. Brandon Schaefer was found guilty but mentally ill in the shooting death of 49-year-old Todd Roll. The shooting occur...
Amy Adams 13h ago Brandon Schaefer (Vanderburgh County Jail)
Man Sentence For Crime He Committed 30 Years Ago
A case solved after 30 years is sending a man to prison for a long time. 60-year-old Robert Shelton was arrested last year after a DNA match. In 1994 a 19-year-old woman was kidnapped near Brescia Uni...
Amy Adams 14h ago Robert Shelton (ISP)
EPD Is Mum About Investigation Involving Former Fire Chief
Evansville police are conducting an investigation into missing tools at the Evansville Fire Department. Referred to as "theft-embezzlement," the missing tools are valued at more than $750. EPD would n...
Amy Adams 14h ago Chief Paul Anslinger (EFD)
Man Is Charged In Accident That Killed U of E Student
The driver allegedly involved in a fatal crash on the Lloyd Expressway and Fielding Road on Saturday has been arrested. 32-year-old Jared Reed was booked into jail on Wednesday. He's charged with reck...
Amy Adams 14h ago Jared Reed (VCCC)
Saddle Up! The River City Rodeo Is Coming To Evansville
River City Rodeo is coming to the Vanderburgh 4-H Center on May 17th and 18th. It will be an adrenaline-packed weekend of cowboy action and entertainment. Riders will compete in eight thrilling rodeo ...
Amy Adams 14h ago Photo from news release
Evansville Police Foundation Public Safety Car Show
It's a chance to view police cars, fire trucks, ambulances, military vehicles and other 'cool' cars up close & personal, and help raise money for safety improvements in Evansville City parks. The ...
Aaron Santini Apr 24, 2024 Image courtesy of
Food Bank Needs Volunteers For Summer Program
The Tri-State Food Bank is searching for volunteers for the summer months. Help is needed for the weekend and summer "Backpack Food For Kids Program". Glenn Roberts says food insecurity is at its high...
Amy Adams Apr 24, 2024 serezniy / Depositphotos.com
"Freak" Arrested On Drug Charges
A Chicago man who goes by the street name "Freak" was arrested in Evansville on drug charges yesterday. Antwan Buckner, also known as "Freak," was the subject of a months-long investigation. Authoriti...
Amy Adams Apr 24, 2024 Antwan Buckner (VCCC)
Traffic Stop Leads To The Arrest of Three People
Three people are in jail after drugs were found during a traffic stop. Police say the driver, 38-year-old Zachary Moody was acting suspicious. Tyleaha Carnahan and Candace Carnahan were passengers in ...
Amy Adams Apr 24, 2024 Moody, T. Carnahan and C. Carnahan (VCCC)
Former Pre-K Teacher Pleads Guilty
The former pre-k teacher at Bethel United Church of Christ will not go to trial. Court records show Joshua Leduc pleaded guilty Tuesday. He was facing charges of child seduction and child molesting of...
Amy Adams Apr 24, 2024 Joshua Leduc (Vanderburgh County Jail)