Local News from WIKY

IRS watching for 1099 violators

Submitted by WIKY News on Mon, 04/01/2013 - 7:57am
The IRS is cracking down on people who claim to be either self-employed or parents who are claiming dependents for the earned income tax credit. Liberty Tax Service Manager Greg Carney says his office has sent many so-called self-employed people back home in search of 1099 forms and expense forms as proof that they actually work and have had work-related expenses. He says it‘s also the case for parents. read more

Gaming changes may be in wind

Submitted by WIKY News on Mon, 04/01/2013 - 7:53am
A legislative committee is set to consider an attempt to legalize existing game preserves around Indiana where hunters pay for a chance to shoot deer confined inside high fences. The House Natural Resources Committee could vote Monday on the proposal intended to allow four existing hunting preserves to stay in business while not allowing any new ones to open. State Rep. Matt Ubelhor of Bloomfield says the legislation is needed to resolve a lawsuit dating to 2005 over the state Department of Natural Resources' attempts to shut down the preserves.

Woman and unborn child killed

Submitted by WIKY News on Mon, 04/01/2013 - 7:52am
A weekend car crash claimed the lives of a woman and her unborn child in southern Indiana. The accident occurred in Terre Haute on U.S. 41. Sheriff‘s officials say 29-year-old Erin Shook was driving a van that collided with a pickup truck. Shook was ejected from the van, which then rolled on her. Shook was transported to an Indianapolis hospital, where she died of her injuries. Doctors were unable to save the unborn child.

Men from Evansville and Winslow drown

Submitted by WIKY News on Mon, 04/01/2013 - 7:51am
Two men are dead after their fishing boat capsized Saturday in Patoka Lake.  Matt Buroker of Evansville and Ryan Dowdell of Winslow were taking park in a fishing tournament when their boat began taking on water. Two other companions were rescued when another fisherman heard their calls for help. Department of Natural Resources officials say the water temperature was around 45 degrees at the time of the accident.

Franklin Street brings a Color Run, kid's events, and recycled art to Evansville

Submitted by WIKY News on Sat, 03/30/2013 - 9:06am
Franklin Street Association is bringing new events to Evansville in one fun-filled celebration of Earth Day. A 5K Color Me FUN Run kicks off at 8am on April 20th, where participants run with a white shirt and get sprayed with non-toxic, eco-friendly paint at each kilometer. Kid-friendly activities start around 10, with face-painting, a farmer's market, and free seedlings. And around 40 businesses are working with artists to display recycled art projects. The event will wind down with a recycled outfit runway show at Lamasco Bar and Grill.

Wear blue jeans and raise awareness about child abuse

Submitted by WIKY News on Sat, 03/30/2013 - 6:49am
This month, you can wear jeans to work to raise awareness about child abuse.  Holly’s House is partnering with local businesses and organizations in the “Blue Jeans for Prevention” campaign.  The plan is for businesses and other groups to dedicate specific days where employees and associates can wear blue jeans.  In return, employees are asked to make a donation to Holly’s House.  Holly’s House is also providing blue ribbon pins for those settings where jeans are not appropriate at work.

Four hurt in blast at Crane

Submitted by WIKY News on Fri, 03/29/2013 - 6:11pm
Four persons are recovering from minor injuries after an explosion at the Crane Naval Warfare Center. Public Affairs Officer Tom Peske says it happened late Thursday afternoon as employees were cleaning-up a pyrotechnic facility at the southern Indiana base. Peske says the four employees were taken to Bloomington Hospital for examination and later released.

Two teens hurt when gun fires

Submitted by WIKY News on Fri, 03/29/2013 - 6:10pm
Henderson Police say a shooting incident involving three teens was accidental. Officials say all three teens were inside a car when one of the teens showed a gun to another teen in the car. They say the gun accidentally went off, wounding the teen it was being shown to. They say another teen was injured by debris from the discharge of the gun. Authorities say the injured teens were taken to Methodist Hospital and they are expected to make a full recovery. It happened at about 5:30 Thursday afternoon at the 3rd Street Boat Ramp.

Narcotics stolen from St. Mary's

Submitted by WIKY News on Fri, 03/29/2013 - 6:08pm
Evansville Police are looking for an employee of St. Mary's Medical Center suspected to stealing narcotics from the hospital. A police affidavit says hospital security guards learned than the employee was taking discarded vials of narcotics and keeping them for personal use. No word on the name of the suspect.

City to pay woman $25,000 over traffic stop

Submitted by WIKY News on Fri, 03/29/2013 - 6:07pm
The city of Evansville has agreed to pay a woman $25,000 in connection with a traffic stop two years ago. Former police officer Dave Fehrenbacher made the traffic stop allegedly without a cause and made inappropriate comments to Courtney Taylor. The city's Safety Board has ruled that Taylor will receive $25,000 from the city because of the incident. More specific information about the traffic stop is not provided in the settlement.