Thursday, May 23 2013 9:21 AM EDT2013-05-23 13:21:56 GMT
As of 5:30 Thursday morning, a 14 News Crew is at train derailment on Oak Grove Road. Officials say a train car has come off the track and are currently waiting for a crew from Louisville to get it backMore >>
Officials say traffic is blocked near Kight Lumber and Morgan Avenue.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:03 AM EDT2013-05-23 09:03:58 GMT
A mobile home catches fire in Henderson for the second time in just over 24 hours. It happened at 622 Graves Drive. Officials say the back of the home caught fire Tuesday night just before midnight andMore >>
Officials say the back of the home caught fire Tuesday night just before midnight and then again around midnight Thursday morning.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:16 AM EDT2013-05-22 09:16:17 GMT
Nearly 60-thousand "Lea" panel, loft and bunk beds in various sizes are being recalled. It turns out the side mattress support rails can break, posing a fall hazard. The rails are on 34 different LeaMore >>
Nearly 60-thousand "Lea" panel, loft and bunk beds in various sizes are being recalled.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 8:39 AM EDT2013-05-24 12:39:11 GMT
A Gibson county man has been charged with the murder of the mother of his child. Jason Perry is accused of shooting Jesica Tice in front of their 13-year-old son on Wednesday in the parking lot of a MexicanMore >>
Jason Perry is accused of shooting Jesica Tice in front of their 13-year-old son on Wednesday in the parking lot of a Mexican restaurant in Princeton.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 7:41 AM EDT2013-05-24 11:41:18 GMT
Jason Perry
14 News has learned the name of the victim in the Princeton shooting that killed one mother. Jesica Tice was shot and killed in the parking lot of a Mexican restaurant in Princeton. According to the GibsonMore >>
14 News has learned the name of the victim in the Princeton shooting that killed one mother. Jesica Tice was shot and killed in the parking lot of a Mexican restaurant in Princeton. According to the GibsonMore >>
MARION, KY (WFIE) - -
Governor Steve Beshear, joined by local officials, today broke ground for "grade and drain" construction along U.S. 641 in Crittenden County. The $18 million, 5.5-mile project is the first step in a major expansion of a key route in western Kentucky.
"This new highway, when complete, will provide Crittenden County with a direct link to I-69," said Gov. Beshear. "The new road will help attract new investment and provide a better and much-needed route for existing industries for Crittenden County and the surrounding area."
The project area extends from just south of Marion to the northern edge of Fredonia near the Crittenden-Caldwell county line. The 5.5-mile section is expected to be complete in 360 working days. At a rate of about 175 working days per year, it would be ready for paving in late 2014 or early 2015.
"I am proud to have played a role in getting the funding for this very important project," said Sen. Dorsey Ridley, of Henderson. "The extension of U.S. 641 will make the area more accessible for our local citizens, new commerce and tourists. This project is an investment in Crittenden County and the surrounding area."
Plans call for the new four-lane highway to cross the existing two-lane U.S. 641 between the Fredonia City limits and the Caldwell-Crittenden County Line. The highway will route west of Fredonia to closely follow the existing highway within a few miles of Eddyville. When completed, the new highway will connect to I-69 and I-24 at mile point 0.
"This has been my No. 1 transportation project since being elected in 1998, so it's extremely gratifying that now, in my last year in the Legislature, I am able to participate in this historic groundbreaking event," said Rep. Mike Cherry, of Princeton.
The estimated cost of the entire, 16-mile project is about $109 million – $39 million for the Marion-to-Fredonia section and $70 million for the section from Fredonia to Eddyville.
Friday, May 24 2013 7:41 AM EDT2013-05-24 11:41:18 GMT
Jason Perry
14 News has learned the name of the victim in the Princeton shooting that killed one mother. Jesica Tice was shot and killed in the parking lot of a Mexican restaurant in Princeton. According to the GibsonMore >>
14 News has learned the name of the victim in the Princeton shooting that killed one mother. Jesica Tice was shot and killed in the parking lot of a Mexican restaurant in Princeton. According to the GibsonMore >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:51 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:51:58 GMT
A woman who went to prison in the 1970s for having her husband killed is now accused of plotting a hit on her own daughter, and police say they foiled her latest alleged scheme just in time. Frieda Pontune,More >>
A woman who went to prison in the 1970s for having her husband killed is now accused of plotting a hit on her own daughter, and police say they foiled her latest alleged scheme just in time.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:38 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:38:30 GMT
Evansville Police Chief Billy Bolin is recommending one of his officers be suspended without pay for 21-days, and that the Police Merit Commission consider dismissing the officer. Although the name ofMore >>
Evansville Police Chief Billy Bolin is recommending one of his officers be suspended without pay for 21-days, and that the Police Merit Commission consider dismissing the officer. Although the name ofMore >>
Friday, May 24 2013 4:38 AM EDT2013-05-24 08:38:10 GMT
(RNN) - A bridge in Washington has collapsed and at least two cars are in the water, according to KING 5 TV out of Seattle. The bridge is part of Interstate 5. There is no word on injuries. Copyright 2013More >>
A photo from the scene showed a man sitting on top of his car, which was partially submerged.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:54 PM EDT2013-05-24 00:54:06 GMT
An accident in Owensboro caused a lane restriction on Thursday evening. The west bound lane near the intersection of Highway 60 and Coast Guard Lane in Owensboro has been closed until roadways can beMore >>
An accident in Owensboro caused a lane restriction on Thursday evening. The west bound lane near the intersection of Highway 60 and Coast Guard Lane in Owensboro has been closed until roadways can beMore >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:57 AM EDT2013-05-23 13:57:27 GMT
Authorities have released the mugshot and charge of the man who's accused of shooting his girlfriend in the parking lot of a Mexican restaurant. Jason Perry is in the Gibson County jail awaiting aMore >>
The crime was shocking because of the setting. A mother taking her 13-year-old son to lunch to celebrate his graduation.More >>
Crews cleaning up from Wabash River flooding in western Indiana came across a 17-pound bone that they believe might have come from an ancient mastodon.More >>
Crews cleaning up from Wabash River flooding in western Indiana came across a 17-pound bone that they believe might have come from an ancient mastodon.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:24 AM EDT2013-05-23 04:24:26 GMT
Those who knew the victim of a deadly shooting in Princeton speak out to 14 News about the struggles they say she had with the suspect. Authorities tells 14 News the suspect, Jason Perry is in the GibsonMore >>
Those who knew the victim of a deadly shooting in Princeton speak out to 14 News about the struggles they say she had with the suspect.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 2:31 AM EDT2013-05-24 06:31:07 GMT
Jodi Arias (Source: CBS 5 News)
It is now in the hands of the 12 jurors to decide if Jodi Arias will live her life behind bars or if she'll be executed. The defense and prosecution gave their closing statement Tuesday afternoon andMore >>
The judge has declared a mistrial in the penalty phase of the Jodi Arias trial. The jury announced late Thursday afternoon that they could not reach a unanimous decision on life or death for Arias.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 2:32 PM EDT2013-05-23 18:32:01 GMT
A man featured in the 14 News mug shot round up is back behind bars, but the process was not that simple. Vincent Bufkin was wanted by the Evansville Police Department for failing to register as a sexMore >>
A man featured in the 14 News mug shot round up is back behind bars, he didn't make it easy on arresting officers.More >>
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The new highway will go from Marion to Eddyville, where it will connect to US 641
