Local News from WIKY

Marathon draws hundreds

Submitted by WIKY News on Sat, 04/06/2013 - 11:55am
Perfect spring weather for a marathon. About 1,000 people laced-up their running shoes to take part in the 4th Annual Southern Indiana Classic Marathon in northern Vanderburgh County. It started at the 4-H Center Saturday morning, with some running an 8K route, some doing a half-marathon, and others running the full 26 miles. Sheriff's deputies and police offices stopped traffic on a number of roads to make way for the runners.

Jay Carter resigns from Redevelopment Commission

Submitted by WIKY News on Fri, 04/05/2013 - 3:10pm
A member of the Evansville Redevelopment Commission facing nine federal counts in connection with an alleged money laundering scheme has resigned from the commission. A grand jury indicted Jay Carter for allegedly helping to bring hundreds of pounds of pot to the Evansville area. read more

Suspect in attempted murder arrested in Pike County

Submitted by WIKY News on Fri, 04/05/2013 - 2:18pm
A massive police response to a report that an attempted murder suspect was in Pike County brings an arrest. State Police say 25-year old Darius Hardiman was arrested in Petersburg at about 5:30 Evansville time Friday morning. Hardiman was wanted in connection with shooting a man in the head in Anderson, Indiana about three weeks ago. Investigators say it was drug-related. Hardiman - also of Anderson -  faces charges of attempted murder, armed robbery and dealing marijuana. Police say he has ties to both Evansville and Terre Haute.

Air tower closure delayed

Submitted by WIKY News on Fri, 04/05/2013 - 1:59pm
The FAA's closure of 149 Air Traffic Control Towers is delayed. The agency originally planned to mothball 240 towers Sunday. But it recently trimmed the number and has now pushed-back the closures until June. The shut-downs are part of the federal government's response to the sequester of funds approved by Congress. Among the air control towers to be closed are those in Owensboro and Paducah in Kentucky, and  Columbus, Bloomington, Terre Haute and Gary in Indiana. read more

Sen. Donnelly discusses proposed IU Medical Center expansion in Evansville

Submitted by WIKY News on Thu, 04/04/2013 - 5:27pm
U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly meets with Evansville area business, education and government leaders for what he called a "JobsRoots" discussion. Much of the meeting focused on the need for schools through the college years to provide graduates trained for available jobs. Donnelly agreed with others who consider it a crucial issue. Donnelly strongly supports the planned major expansion of the IU Medical Center at Evansville. He says it will provide badly-needed medical personnel and boost the local economy.

Indiana budget moves forward with tax cut

Submitted by WIKY News on Thu, 04/04/2013 - 5:25pm
The Indiana Senate Appropriations Committee has approved the two-year state budget by a vote of 9-4. The plan cuts approximately $500 million in taxes and guarantees funding for roads, education and child protection. The measure now heads to the full Senate for further consideration. The proposal passed by the committee includes an income tax cut that would amount to about $25 for an average Taxpayer.

Officials probe cause of fire that destroyed historic theater building

Submitted by WIKY News on Thu, 04/04/2013 - 5:23pm
The cause of a fire that destroyed an historic Southern Indiana theater remains under investigation. Ten fire departments battled the blaze at the Orleans Theater on Wednesday. A nearby building received minor smoke and water damage. The building was built in the 1890s as a dry goods store but was converted to a movie theater in the 1930s.

A tale of Two States on guns

Submitted by WIKY News on Thu, 04/04/2013 - 4:53pm
The Governor of Connecticut signs a wide-ranging bill that includes sweeping new restrictions on weapons and large capacity ammunition magazines. It's a response to last year's deadly school shooting in Newtown. After more than 13 hours of respectful and at times somber debate, the Connecticut House and Senate voted in favor of the 139-page bill crafted by leaders from both parties. Parents of kids who were slaughtered at Sandy Hook Elementary School spoke and wept as the governor signed the bill into law.

Champions go to the Indiana State Capitol

Submitted by WIKY News on Wed, 04/03/2013 - 4:24pm
Members of the Class 2A girls’ basketball state championship team from Mater Dei High School met with State Sens. Vaneta Becker and Jim Tomes at the Indiana Statehouse. The Wildcats won their second consecutive state title earlier this year, making them the first Evansville team to win back-to-back state basketball titles since Benjamin Bosse High School did so in 1944-45. Beckeer and Tomes honored the team on the Senate floor with House Concurrent Resolution 39, praising their athletic and academic accomplishments. The Wildcats finished the season with a 28-2 record.

Proposed Indiana school gun law draws national attention

Submitted by WIKY News on Wed, 04/03/2013 - 4:20pm
Indiana is getting national attention as it moves toward becoming the only state in the nation to require a person in every public or charter school carry a loaded gun during school hours. Legislation approved this week by the House Education Committee would mandate the creation of a protection officer for each school. They could be police officers principals, teachers, staff members or security guards. They would have to be trained to operate a firearm. read more