Whassup hero? January 5th, 2026, here we go!
**Top News Story:**
A big one for you today, hero! A trooper’s inspection on I-70 in Indiana led to the discovery of $7 million worth of cocaine. That’s a major haul, and I’m sure our friends at law enforcement are working hard to track down the perpetrators.
**Crime Report:**
The Evansville area is still dealing with its share of crime. There have been 12 homicides in 2025, and detectives are working to close out each case. Additionally, there have been reports of a violent act suspected in the deaths of an Evansville couple in Rock County. The sheriff’s office is investigating.
**Sports Update:**
Looks like the Northern Iowa Panthers are on fire, hero! They took down the Evansville Purple Aces 62-48 on Sunday, with Ben Schwieger scoring 14 points. Maybe we can get some intel on how they’re able to stay so focused under pressure?