Erin McNally
Reporter
Evansville, IN
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Erin Joined the 14 News team in June 2019 as a Reporter/Multi-Media Journalist. She couldn’t be more excited to launch her news career in Evansville.
Originally from the North East, Erin grew up just West of Philadelphia in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. She graduated from the University of Alabama in May of 2019 where she studied journalism with a minor in political science.
During her time in Alabama, Erin interned at WVUA in Tuscaloosa as a general assignment reporter. This is where she developed her love of visiting with people in the community and getting to know their stories.
When she’s not working on stories or covering news, Erin enjoys exercising, spending time with her family, and exploring the Tri-State Area.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2020 at 5:53 PM CDT
|By Erin McNally
With cases continuing to rise throughout the county, Union County Schools are putting precautions in place as they prepare to welcome students back into the buildings.
Updated: Sep. 11, 2020 at 3:11 PM CDT
|By Erin McNally
Members of the community gathered to salute first responders. A memorial was dedicated to those who have lost their lives as a result of their service.
Updated: Sep. 10, 2020 at 6:13 PM CDT
|By Erin McNally
Union County was featured in a White House report showing areas with a COVID-19 positivity rate of 10% or higher.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2020 at 3:58 PM CDT
|By Erin McNally
The Daviess County Board of Elections has its sights set on being ready for the November 3 election. County officials are on the hunt for locations willing to host voters.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2020 at 3:07 PM CDT
|By Erin McNally
It was a tough year for the swim club. The owners say it was a close call for their business had it not been for small business loans and their season pass holders.
Updated: Sep. 3, 2020 at 7:57 PM CDT
|By 14 News Staff and Erin McNally
The overnight rain has caused some roads to flood in Owensboro.
Updated: Sep. 2, 2020 at 6:34 PM CDT
|By Erin McNally
Adapting to virtual learning can take some getting used to for students and teachers. To make sure her students are set up with all the tools they need, an Owensboro Public Schools teacher is going above and beyond.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2020 at 6:04 PM CDT
|By Erin McNally
A former Daviess County Public Schools teacher is back on the roster.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2020 at 5:00 PM CDT
|By Erin McNally
Owensboro's RiverPark center hosts on average more than 300 events each year. But as statewide bans on large group gatherings continue, venue officials say they're taking a huge hit.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2020 at 7:11 PM CDT
|By Erin McNally
The district announced earlier Monday that grades K through eight will be going back starting September 14. They’ll use the A/B hybrid schedule.
Updated: Aug. 27, 2020 at 7:29 PM CDT
|By Erin McNally
Officials with the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation were joined by the Vanderburgh County Health Department for the school corporation’s official podcast on Thursday afternoon.
Updated: Aug. 26, 2020 at 7:01 PM CDT
|By Erin McNally and Shaelie Clark
Students signed up for the virtual academy and A/B model students will meet via computer for at least the first few weeks.
Updated: Aug. 25, 2020 at 4:13 PM CDT
|By Erin McNally
Owensboro Public School students have begun the 2020-2021 school year virtually, with hopes to have students back in the classroom on October 12. One Owensboro Innovation Academy student is helping the district prepare for when students do return.
Updated: Aug. 21, 2020 at 3:24 PM CDT
|By Erin McNally
After receiving an emergency regulation from the state election board, Daviess County election officials met to discuss planning for the upcoming election.
Updated: Aug. 20, 2020 at 7:13 PM CDT
|By Erin McNally
School buses equipped with WiFi are stationed at designated areas throughout the county to ensure that students have high-speed internet access.
Updated: Aug. 20, 2020 at 5:45 PM CDT
|By Erin McNally
The program called “Project Badge” will allow new recruits to earn an associate’s degree during their law enforcement training.
Updated: Aug. 20, 2020 at 6:13 AM CDT
|By Erin McNally and Chellsie Parker
The school board voted to move forward with in-person classes after Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear's recommendations to delay them. The district will begin those classes on August 31.
Updated: Aug. 18, 2020 at 4:58 PM CDT
|By Matthew DeVault and Erin McNally
Protestors rallied in support of the U.S. postal service. A couple dozen people gathered on 4th Street.
Updated: Aug. 18, 2020 at 3:58 PM CDT
|By Erin McNally
Owensboro Public Schools officials say counseling services are being offered to students affected by the death of OPS student, 15-year-old Corban Henry.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2020 at 6:21 PM CDT
|By Erin McNally
Owensboro police are still looking for the suspect who they say shot and killed a teenager over the weekend.
Updated: Aug. 14, 2020 at 7:54 PM CDT
|By Erin McNally
The private, non-denominational Christian school will be opening up for the first time this fall.
Updated: Aug. 14, 2020 at 6:10 PM CDT
|By Erin McNally and Keaton Eberly
Community officials joined together with U.S. Rep. Brett Guthrie to provide an update on Daviess County’s current status regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
Updated: Aug. 13, 2020 at 9:46 PM CDT
|By Erin McNally and Keaton Eberly
During a board meeting on Thursday, administrators with Owensboro Public Schools approved schematic drawings for a renovation project at Cravens Elementary School, which will add a full size gym and a fine arts space.
Updated: Aug. 13, 2020 at 6:11 PM CDT
|By Erin McNally and Jill Lyman
Daviess County Parks and Recreation officials say they decided to cancel the event due to the coronavirus.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2020 at 7:13 PM CDT
|By Erin McNally
Following recommendations by Gov. Beshear, two of Daviess Counties largest school districts have decided they will not be moving forward with in-person learning, leaving some parents scrambling for childcare options.
Updated: Jul. 30, 2020 at 8:58 PM CDT
|By Erin McNally
Discussions surrounding the fate of the confederate monument located on the lawn of the Daviess County Courthouse continues, as local officials say they have come to the consensus to not move the statue to the Owensboro Museum of Science and History.
Updated: Jul. 29, 2020 at 6:10 PM CDT
|By Erin McNally and Makayla Neukam
More than 1,000 Owensboro public schools students have registered for the virtual academy.
Updated: Jul. 29, 2020 at 5:44 PM CDT
|By Erin McNally
Construction on the brand new Nicky Hayden Apartments is officially complete. The land the housing complex sits on was donated by the parents of the motorcycle racing star and will now be used as housing for the homeless.
Updated: Jul. 28, 2020 at 5:07 PM CDT
|By Erin McNally
The governor says the new order still allows for unlimited outdoor seating as long as social distancing is possible.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2020 at 5:54 AM CDT
|By Erin McNally
The Daviess County School Board met Monday to discuss a reopening plan.
Updated: Jul. 26, 2020 at 11:30 PM CDT
|By Keaton Eberly and Erin McNally
Police say they’re investigating the sudden death of an infant in Vanderburgh County. According to the Evansville Police Department, officers were called to the 2500 block of Sunburst Boulevard around noon on Sunday.
Updated: Jul. 26, 2020 at 11:12 PM CDT
|By Erin McNally and Keaton Eberly
Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke reissued a mandate Tuesday requiring masks in public. Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb signed a similar mandate Friday, effective until August 27.
Updated: Jul. 23, 2020 at 11:04 PM CDT
|By Erin McNally and Keaton Eberly
Owensboro Public Schools officially approved its reopening plan for the upcoming academic year on Thursday evening. District officials will be offering two learning options for students during the 2020-21 school year.
Updated: Jul. 22, 2020 at 7:49 PM CDT
|By Jill Lyman and Erin McNally
Daviess County Family Court Judge Julie Hawes Gordon says she, along with Judge McCarty, have decided to send their staff home for 14 days.
Updated: Jul. 21, 2020 at 4:34 PM CDT
|By Erin McNally
His family says when he contracted the virus, he had no pre-existing health conditions.
Updated: Jul. 21, 2020 at 4:19 PM CDT
|By Erin McNally
At Tuesday evening’s city commission meeting in Owensboro, commissioners will vote on an ordinance annexing property alongside the new Daviess County Middle School.
Updated: Jul. 20, 2020 at 4:20 PM CDT
|By Erin McNally
District leaders say this plan is just a draft.
Updated: Jul. 17, 2020 at 8:21 PM CDT
|By Erin McNally
Volunteers with Feed Evansville held a food drive at English Park in Owensboro on Friday afternoon.
Updated: Jul. 17, 2020 at 7:00 PM CDT
|By Erin McNally
Elizabeth Williams created Squeeze-E's lemonade truck, which she says has helped keep her debt free.
Updated: Jul. 16, 2020 at 7:05 PM CDT
|By Erin McNally
Officials say the group purchased the property with plans to turn it into a sporting facility for more than $1 million.
Updated: Jul. 16, 2020 at 6:02 PM CDT
|By Erin McNally
“The Crowne” and all items inside the historic Owensboro building were sold in auction on Thursday morning.
Updated: Jul. 16, 2020 at 10:02 AM CDT
|By Erin McNally
As many companies are struggling around the country, one business in Owensboro is looking for more workers.
Updated: Jul. 15, 2020 at 5:41 PM CDT
|By Erin McNally
Authorities say Davis and two others were involved in a single-vehicle crash at Medley Road on Friday night. They say Davis died from injuries suffered from the wreck.
Updated: Jul. 13, 2020 at 8:36 PM CDT
|By Erin McNally
That mandate will be in effect statewide until August 8.
Updated: Jul. 11, 2020 at 12:26 AM CDT
|By Erin McNally and Keaton Eberly
Gov. Andy Beshear’s executive order is officially in effect, which mandates the wearing of face masks in public. The mask mandate comes after the Governor remarked earlier this week that Kentucky’s increasing number of coronavirus cases was cause for concern.
Updated: Jul. 9, 2020 at 7:01 PM CDT
|By Erin McNally and Jill Lyman
Officials say after the school board gets answers from parents, they will put a solid reopening plan together that will be voted on and made public in the July 23 school board meeting.
Updated: Jul. 8, 2020 at 5:33 PM CDT
|By Erin McNally
Daviess County school board candidate Sharon Castle was arrested. She's accused of disorderly conduct. It happened after an incident involving a man trying to visit the apartment complex she owns.
Updated: Jul. 7, 2020 at 4:35 PM CDT
|By Erin McNally
The first call came in for a fire in the 500 block of Orchard Street. The second call came in an hour later for another fire at a home in the 100 block of Sycamore Street.
Updated: Jul. 6, 2020 at 4:41 PM CDT
|By Erin McNally
Pub on Second opened Wednesday and Brew Bridge will be opening its doors for the first time this Friday.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2020 at 10:16 PM CDT
|By Erin McNally
The bourbon hot spot says they’re making changes to accommodate for social distancing.
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