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 10:28 AM EDT2013-06-19 14:28:19 GMT
A northeastern Indiana prosecutor says police snipers acted appropriately when they shot and killed a man holding a 3-year-old boy hostage. The Journal Gazette reports (http://bit.ly/16Jy8CT ) Allen CountyMore >>
A northeastern Indiana prosecutor says police snipers acted appropriately when they shot and killed a man holding a 3-year-old boy hostage. The Journal Gazette reports (http://bit.ly/16Jy8CT ) Allen CountyMore >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:03 AM EDT2013-06-19 14:03:07 GMT
A relative says an Indiana state trooper is up and about after being wounded in a shootout in which he killed a man robbing a gun shop. Trooper Jarrod Lents' grandmother says bullets struck his protectiveMore >>
A relative says an Indiana state trooper is up and about after being wounded in a shootout in which he killed a man robbing a gun shop. Trooper Jarrod Lents' grandmother says bullets struck his protectiveMore >>
The Taliban have claimed responsibility for an attack in Afghanistan that killed four U.S. troops just hours after the insurgent group announced it would hold talks with the Americans on finding a political solution...More >>
Afghanistan's president said Wednesday he will not pursue peace talks with the Taliban unless the United States steps out of the negotiations, while also insisting the militant group stop its violent attacks on the...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 >>
EVANSVILLE, IN (WFIE) -
On Monday, Governor Daniels will be joined by federal, state and local officials to officially open the first three sections of the new I-69 corridor in Southwest Indiana.
The new sections will cover a 67-mile stretch that comprises what has been the longest contiguous new interstate construction project in the United States.
Grand opening events will be held at three locations and Governor Daniels will lead a ceremonial parade ride between them.
The new I-69 corridor will officially open to traffic by 6 p.m., in time for the Thanksgiving travel holiday.
Due to event parking constraints, all grand opening events are by invitation only.
Monday, November 19th Near Evansville – on the interstate at the SR 68/I-69 interchange.
8:40 a.m. CT – 9:40 a.m. CT. Speakers to include:
Gov. Mitch Daniels
Congressman Larry Bucshon
Lt. Gov.-elect Sue Ellspermann
Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke
Toyota Indiana President Norm Bafunno
Formal remarks will be followed by a celebratory ribbon cutting and the start of the parade ride with Gov. Daniels.
Washington – at Antioch Christian Church – 3007 East Highway 50 (just east of the US 50/I-69 interchange)
11:40 a.m. ET – 12:55 p.m. ET. Speakers to include:
Gov. Mitch Daniels
David Graham, longtime advocate for the new I-69 corridor
Mark Newland – honoring his late father, Jim, of the Mid-Continent Highway Coalition
This event will include special recognition of construction workers and volunteers. The parade ride with Gov. Daniels will continue following this event.
Near NSA Crane – on the interstate at the US 231/I-69 interchange.
1:50 p.m. ET – 2:50 p.m. ET. Speakers to include:
Gov. Mitch Daniels
Commander James Stewart, Commanding Officer, NSA Crane
INDOT Commissioner Michael Cline
This event will include special recognition of Indiana basketball legend Bobby Plump and Olympic gold medalist David Boudia.
Formal remarks will be followed by a celebratory ribbon cutting.
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 >>
A NASCAR driver turned himself in to authorities after arrest warrants were issued for him and a business partner. Investigators say they stole at least seven vehicles from a competitor.More >>
A NASCAR driver turned himself in to authorities after arrest warrants were issued for him and a business partner. Investigators say they stole at least seven vehicles from a competitor.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:35 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:35:49 GMT
A dog battling cancer managed to hang on long enough to see her owner return from a deployment overseas. According to Jennifer Ralston's YouTube channel, Kermie, an 11-year-old beagle-lab-chow mix, wasMore >>
Kermie, an 11-year-old beagle-lab-chow mix, was diagnosed with oral melanoma just a month after her owner, Eric, was deployed overseas.More >>
Mel Wymore (WEYE'-mohr) is a typical city council candidate in many ways. He's campaigning in New York as a community board appointee, ex-PTA chair and founder of local organizations.More >>
Mel Wymore is a typical city council candidate in many ways, campaigning as a community board appointee, ex-PTA chair and founder of a roster of local organizations. But Wymore's community-leader resume has an unusual...More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:17 AM EDT2013-06-19 13:17:08 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 >>
FBI agents plan a third day of digging Wednesday in suburban Detroit for the remains of former Teamsters union leader Jimmy Hoffa, who disappeared 38 years ago.More >>
FBI agents in suburban Detroit began a third day of digging Wednesday in the search for the remains of former Teamsters union leader Jimmy Hoffa, who disappeared 38 years ago.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:37 PM EDT2013-06-19 00:37:46 GMT
Closing arguments were heard Tuesday morning in the case of State v Jeffrey Weisheit. Weisheit is accused of setting the fire that killed Alyssa and Caleb Lynch in their home two years ago. He is chargedMore >>
Closing arguments were heard Tuesday morning in the case of State v Jeffrey Weisheit. Weisheit is accused of setting the fire that killed Alyssa and Caleb Lynch in their home two years ago. More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:38 AM EDT2013-06-18 12:38:30 GMT
In a beautiful home tucked away in the woods of Lexington County, Crystal and Craig Hewitt appear to be living a fairy tale life. But their story, and why two swing sets swing empty in the summer wind,More >>
In a beautiful home tucked away in the woods of Lexington County, Crystal and Craig Hewitt appear to be living a fairy tale life.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:19 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:19:32 GMT
We should know more on Wednesday about the new downtown hotel in Evansville. City officials are expecting to receive the next round of information from the developer, and the mayor tells us he expectsMore >>
City officials are expecting to receive the next round of information from the developer, and the mayor tells us he expects to have the deal finalized this month.More >>
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