Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:30 AM EDT2013-06-18 12:30:38 GMT
It happened around 2:30 this morning at the kangaroo express on south kentucky. You can see a heavy police presence at the scene. Officers say a white male in his late 20's, early 30's walked into theMore >>
Officers say the suspect walked into the gas station, implied he a weapon and demanded cash.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:21 PM EDT2013-06-20 00:21:28 GMT
County commissioners in Gibson County approved an economic development area along I-69. The plan now moves on to the redevelopment commission. Leaders hope it will bring restaurants, hotels, andMore >>
County commissioners in Gibson County approved an economic development area along I-69. The plan now moves on to the redevelopment commission. More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:51 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:51:35 GMT
The Houston Astros say they have signed right-handed pitcher Mark Appel of Stanford, the No. 1 overall draft pick in the draft earlier this month. Terms were not disclosed Wednesday ahead of a news conferenceMore >>
The 21-year-old Appel was 10-4 with four complete games and a 2.12 ERA as a senior this season. He had 130 strikeouts in 106.1 innings pitched and allowed opponents a .203 batting average.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:47 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:47:21 GMT
Indianapolis Motor Speedway is honoring the late Jason Leffler with a tribute atop the iconic Pagoda scoring board. Leffler died last Wednesday in an accident at a dirt track in New Jersey. His funeralMore >>
Leffler died last Wednesday in an accident at a dirt track in New Jersey. His funeral was Wednesday in North Carolina.More >>
EVANSVILLE, IN (WFIE) -
On Saturday, athletes from several Indiana counties competed in the Special Olympics at Enlow Field.
The event started with Evansville Police and Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office running with the 'Flame of Hope', which is a long-time tradition. Athletes participated in competitions like track and field and bocce.
Directors say the support from the community is what helps make the games such a success.
"It means everything to us. Our athletes knowing that they have the police and the firemen and the Civitans and all these other volunteers behind them means everything," said Nancy Shelton, the Area Director for the Special Olympics.
Directors say this event has been in Evansville around 40 years.
A 13-year-old boy was arrested and charged with second degree murder after his 5-year-old sister died Sunday. Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Detectives say the boy admitted to practicing "WWE" moves on theMore >>
A teen boy was arrested and charged with murder after his younger sister died. Detectives say he admitted practicing "WWE" moves on her, even after she said she was in pain.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 1:47 PM EDT2013-06-19 17:47:57 GMT
DENVER (KUSA/CNN) - A military widow wants to know why another woman's name is engraved on her husband's headstone. She discovered the mistake while visiting his grave at Fort Logan Cemetery in Denver. "IMore >>
A military widow wants to know why another woman's name is engraved on her husband's headstone.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:29 AM EDT2013-06-19 13:29:19 GMT
NEW WEST MINISTER, CANADA (WAVE) - A second grader with a disability was seemingly shunned during a class picture. For Anne Belanger, the photo was completely unacceptable. Her son, Miles, was pushedMore >>
A second grader with a disability was seemingly shunned during a photo shoot at his elementary school.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:32 PM EDT2013-06-19 16:32:44 GMT
An Angelina County Judge sentenced a 26-year-old Zavalla man to 10 years in a Texas Department of Criminal Justice prison for abusing a 4-month-old baby to the point that the child suffered a broken legMore >>
An Angelina County Judge sentenced a 26-year-old Zavalla man to 10 years in a Texas Department of Criminal Justice prison for abusing a 4-month-old baby to the point that the child suffered a broken leg and showed symptoms of shaken baby syndrome on Aug 12, 2011.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:21 PM EDT2013-06-19 01:21:05 GMT
Monday night's accident in on Interstate 64 in Gibson County claimed the life of a young girl and injured several of her family members. Fort Branch General Baptist Church Pastor Steve Akins has beenMore >>
The family's pastor has been at the hospital with the family since the accident Monday night. He tells 14 News the physical scars left by this accident are only the beginning of a long, very traumatic recovery.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:39 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:39:58 GMT
Let's face it. When Prancercise was released in 1989, it was too far ahead of its time for people to appreciate. Nearly 25 years later, we've all finally caught up and caught on … including John Mayer,More >>
Nearly 25 years later, we've all finally caught up and caught on to Prancercise, including John Mayer, whose new video, Paper Dolls, pays homage to the fitness craze more than two decades in the making.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:20 AM EDT2013-06-19 13:20:21 GMT
Authorities say a 16-year-old girl drowned after she was swept away by a southern Indiana river's current while swimming with a friend. State conservation officers say the girl was in the Blue River nearMore >>
Authorities say a 16-year-old girl drowned after she was swept away by a southern Indiana river's current while swimming with a friend. State conservation officers say the girl was in the Blue River nearMore >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:39 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:39:44 GMT
A 13-year-old boy from a New Orleans suburb has been arrested after authorities say he told them he used TV wrestling moves on his 5-year-old half-sister, who died from the beating. Jefferson Parish Sheriff'sMore >>
A 13-year-old boy from a New Orleans suburb has been arrested after authorities say he told them he used TV wrestling moves on his 5-year-old half-sister, who died from the beating. Jefferson Parish Sheriff'sMore >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:32 PM EDT2013-06-19 20:32:11 GMT
A new Subway opening along Highway 41 and Morgan Avenue in Evansville treated dozens of customers to a free sandwich Tuesday evening. It was their way of welcoming folks to the new location. "It'sMore >>
A new Subway opening along Highway 41 and Morgan Avenue in Evansville treated dozens of customers to a free sandwich Tuesday evening.More >>
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