Local News from WIKY

Boston bombings witnessed by local runners

Submitted by WIKY News on Tue, 04/16/2013 - 10:00am
A number of Evansville-area residents were in Boston for the marathon. Phillip Frey of Newburgh says he had just finished the race, and was in a nearby park when he heard the two explosions. Another Newburgh resident, Michelle Walker, says she had just finished the race and was in the lobby of her hotel when she heard the two blasts. She says she could see the activity from her hotel room. There's no word of any local injuries in the deadly Boston bombings.

Explosions rock finish line of Boston Marathon

Submitted by WIKY News on Mon, 04/15/2013 - 2:38pm
Two explosions rocked Boston this afternoon near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Police Commissioner Edward Davis says the third happened blocks away at a busy location. Michelle Walker of Newburgh had just finished the race and was entering the elevavor of her hotel two blocks from the finish line when she learned of the bombings. She tells WIKY News her heart goes out to the victims and their families. read more

Motorcycle crash seriously injures two

Submitted by WIKY News on Mon, 04/15/2013 - 10:22am
An Evansville man could face charges after a motorcycle crash that seriously injured him and a passenger on the bike. It happened at about 9:30 Sunday night on Wimberg Road, near a narrow railroad overpass. Alicia Gonzalez of Evansville told sheriff's deputies that she saw the motorcycle approaching the overpass from the other direction, so she pulled her SUV over to let the bike go through. read more

Easter Seals Telethon raises more than $1 million

Submitted by WIKY News on Mon, 04/15/2013 - 10:18am
Another milestone for Easter Seals. Sunday's telethon raised more than $1 million for the Rehabilitation Center. That's $400 more than this year’s goal and just the second time the event has topped the $1 million mark.  It was the 36th year that WEHT televised the event. This year, the final hour was broadcast on Local 7, WTVW.

Three arrested for alleged meth lab

Submitted by WIKY News on Mon, 04/15/2013 - 10:15am
Police arrest three Evansville men after officers say they found two one-pot meth labs inside a garage. Timothy Hudson is charged with manufacturing meth, following the discovery in the 1700 block of Hicks Avenue. Williard Norton and Tyler Ivey are also facing meth-related charges. Officers say Hudson's mother, who is in a wheel chair, was evacuated from the house because of a strong chemical smell.

Motorcycle crash kills man in Dubois County

Submitted by WIKY News on Mon, 04/15/2013 - 10:13am
A crash involving a motorcycle kills a man in Dubois County. It happened just after 3:00 Sunday afternoon at the intersection of State Roads 64 and 161. The sheriff's office says a car turned into the path of the motorcycle, throwing the driver of the bike onto the road. The man was taken to a hospital where he died. The driver of the car and a passenger were treated for minor injuries. The names of those involved have not been released yet.

Indiana accepts nominations for new Poet Laureate

Submitted by WIKY News on Sat, 04/13/2013 - 10:19am
Indiana is looking for a new state poet laureate.  The Indiana Arts Commission is accepting nominations for the position,  which includes the responsibilities of developing educational programming and raising awareness of poetry.  Nominees must be current Indiana residents, remain residents during the two-year term, and be published poets.  Nominations with a cover letter and resume must be submitted via email to the Commission by August 1st.

KY schools can earn grant for raising dropout age

Submitted by WIKY News on Sat, 04/13/2013 - 10:17am
Kentucky school districts can earn a $10,000 grant, if they are one of the first 57 school districts to raise their dropout age from 16 to 18. Kentucky education commissioner Terry Holliday says the money is already in the department's budget. Kentucky's legislature passed a bill this year that allows local districts to decide if they want to raise the age, but a provision states once 55 percent of districts make the decision to increase the age, then the change will be made statewide within four years.

Tony Berkley faces additional charges

Submitted by WIKY News on Fri, 04/12/2013 - 5:28pm
New charges are brought against a man who is already charged with murder in the deaths of his daughter and her boyfriend. Tony Berkley Sr. is charged additionally with one count of sexual abuse of a victim under 12 years of age  one count of unlawful transaction with a minor -- an illegal sex act with a person under 18 years of age. Berkley was earlier accused of chasing 21-year-old Jerry Goodman Jr. and 18-year-old Melissa Berkley on Ohio County Road in 2012. read more

Local people to raise money for Alzheimer's research

Submitted by WIKY News on Fri, 04/12/2013 - 5:27pm
What has become one of the worst killers in the United States will be challenged in Evansville Saturday evening. Members and supporters of the Kentucky and Southern Indiana regional Alzheimer's assocation will hold its annual "Making Memories" dinner-fundraiser. The event featuring a "Route 66" and "1950's Diner" theme will be held in the renovated restaurant at the Old Post Office building at 7 p.m. Money raised will benefit the families of Alzheimer's and provide suppport for research into the incurable disease.