Local News from WIKY

Blue Bridge shut down

Submitted by WIKY News on Mon, 05/13/2013 - 10:27am
The Blue Bridge at Owensboro is closed for the next six months. Keith Todd of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet tells WIKY News that crews shut down the two-lane bridge Monday morning for a cleaning and painting project. The detour is the NatcherBridge. The recommended route for drivers between Evansville and Owensboro is the Twin Bridges to the Audubon Parkway, which is down to one lane each way near Owensboro.

Victims recovering after bus tips over

Submitted by WIKY News on Mon, 05/13/2013 - 10:24am
All but one of 25 persons taken to hospitals after a bus crash in western Kentucky have been released as of Monday. The bus was carrying the Union County softball team when it ran off U.S. 60 in Livingston County Friday evening and ended up on its side. Crews from every public safety agency in Livingston County responded to the scene and got the injured to hospitals. Most of the teammates had just cuts and bruises and were treated and released. There was one broken leg and a broken arm.

Tanker Truck Flips

Submitted by WIKY News on Mon, 05/13/2013 - 10:20am
A tanker truck ran off Interstate 64 and overturned a number of times, but the driver was able to walk away from the crash. It happened Sunday evening near State Road 65 in Posey County. Police say the driver got distracted reaching for something in the passenger seat and he ended up off the road, where the rig flipped. He had only a few scratches. Police say no drugs or alcohol were involved. Traffic was blocked on the interstate for a while.

Union County softball team released from hospitals after crash

Submitted by WIKY News on Sat, 05/11/2013 - 10:23am
  Most of the Union County girls’ softball team involved in a bus crash yesterday are released from hospitals.  Out of 28 people on the bus, 25 went to hospitals, and just one teammate remains hospitalized.  She is expected to be released Monday.  Athletic director for the Union County School District says the most severe injury was a broken leg.  Kentucky State Police have not determined what caused the bus to run off the shoulder of the road before crashing.

Indiana State Police go after unsafe drivers

Submitted by WIKY News on Sat, 05/11/2013 - 9:17am
Indiana State Police say they‘re going after aggressive drivers. Starting tomorrow, troopers will be participating in a campaign to reduce the number of crashes involving semis and passenger cars. Troopers will be looking for vehicles who drive dangerously around semi trucks and other commercial motor vehicles. Some of the violations troopers will be looking for include: unsafe lane changes, failure to yield the right of way, following too closely and aggressive driving. read more

Time to Stamp Out Hunger

Submitted by WIKY News on Fri, 05/10/2013 - 5:22pm
Saturday is the day that letter carriers across the nation could use your help in "stamping out hunger." And the United Way of Southwestern Indiana is supporting their effort. They've been receiving thousands of calls from persons choosing between paying their rent or buying food. And The Tri-State Food Bank's Mary Blair is hoping for the best. She says funds have fallen-off from both the federal and state levels and the need for food is great. read more

Gov. Pence signs INDY Motor Speedway bill

Submitted by WIKY News on Fri, 05/10/2013 - 5:06pm
Gov. Mike Pence signs legislation that provides financial assistance to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The action comes as the pace picks-up for this year's Indy 500. The speedway is best known for top Indy Car, Nascar and motorcycle racing events. Pence says the $100-million will provide for needed upgrades for a business that has has contributed to the life of our state for more than a century, enhancing the global reputation of Indiana.

Historic Preservation Month tours coming up in Evansville

Submitted by WIKY News on Fri, 05/10/2013 - 4:47pm
Recognition of Historic Preservation Month continues in Evansville next week with walking tours of neighborhoods. They'll begin with a tour of Akin Park's 20th century Bungalows and Prairie style homes Tuesday night. A tour of the Lincolnshire Historic District begins Wednesday night at in front of St. Benedict Cathedral. The neighborhood featuers Evansville's finest 20th Century Georgian and Tudor Revival homes. And people will walk through Blackford's Grove, departing from Patchwork Central Friday night.

Preservation awards presented during Historic Preservation Month reception

Submitted by WIKY News on Fri, 05/10/2013 - 4:46pm
A business -- new to Newburgh this year -- wins an Historic Preservation Award. Historic Newburgh Incorporated Executive Director Carol Schaefer notes during a Preservation Month program that #3 Market Street had stood empty for a couple of years. The building has held a number of businesses for more than 100 years. It was the meeting place of Roman Catholics in Newburgh. Cliff and Andrea Whitehead developed House of White bridal boutique in the ornate building.

Kids to be kept close to books this summer

Submitted by WIKY News on Fri, 05/10/2013 - 4:43pm
With the end of the school year about three weeks away, teachers and the Department of Education are laying groundwork to keep students reading over the summer. State school superintendent Glenda Ritz returned to Crooked Creek Elementary School, where she was media specialist before being elected superintendent, to sell students on the importance of reading. The Department of Education will try to encourage students by making 3,000 titles available for free on its website. read more