Kate O'Rourke
Reporter
Evansville, IN
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Kate joined the 14 News team in June 2017 as a Reporter/Multi-media journalist. She says she feels so lucky to have moved south, making Evansville home.
Kate is from Lebanon, Indiana, a northwest suburb of Indianapolis. She graduated from Indiana University in May of this year. Kate earned two Bachelor of Arts degrees, one in journalism with a broadcast specialization, and the other in economics/mathematics. She also minored in Marketing.
During her last semester at Indiana University, Kate worked part time for the FOX/CBS affiliates in Indianapolis. She took the graveyard shift, writing for the morning show anchors. While she really enjoyed this experience, she tells us she is excited to get out in the community and cover our news firsthand.
Kate is a self-proclaimed news junkie. But when she’s not reporting or watching the news, Kate enjoys spending time with her family, running, and cooking (in no particular order). She loves trying new things, particularly coffee shops, and spending as much time outdoors as possible, even if her Irish skin says otherwise.
If you see Kate around town, she hopes you say hello and introduce yourself. You can also connect with her on social media or shoot her an email.
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Vanderburgh Co. infant mortality rate rising
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A plan to reduce pollution could impact the Tri-State.
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The United States Environmental Protection Agency is back in Evansville to test and clean up soil contaminated with arsenic and lead.
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Gloria Feguson, 85, tells us her Judson Street home was hit by gunfire early Sunday morning.
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The sheriff’s office says it happened the evening of May 18 off Kennedy Brasher Road, south of Greenville.
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With the new supply store, EVSC teachers will be able to come and shop for items for their classrooms for free.
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A Warrick County judge has made a decision in the Kristy Kelley case, saying the courts will release her death records to the public.
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Alexandria Higgins and partner, D’Angelo, were sitting inside when they heard the loud boom of a flash bang.
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Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb signed the bill Wednesday. It includes protections for children who are victims of inappropriate contact before it escalates to abuse.
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Samantha Merideth released a statement through her attorney. She is represented by the law firm Danks and Danks.
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A World War II Veteran from Evansville will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
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A 14 News Exclusive, an Evansville man, who helped capture Lindh, is outraged as the man known as the “American Taliban,” walked free from federal prison Thursday.
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Vanderburgh County CASA is made up of volunteers who represent children of child abuse in court. Despite each volunteer handling 20 to 25 cases at once, there are still nearly 400 children on the waitlist.
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That is with only about half of the school corporations adding to the count. At that rate, the number equates to 455,400 in a school year.
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The U.S. wants to raise tariffs on billions of dollars worth of Chinese goods, and China is firing right back. The back-and-forth over tariffs is already causing some trouble for local farmers and businesses, and it could start to cost you.
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The Vanderburgh County Courts Building is always busy. The number of judges and magistrates has increased, and so has their caseload.
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Vectren is investing $5.5 million into workforce housing throughout the city over the next four years.
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On Sunday, City Church of Evansville announced that it will pay off $1.5 million of medical debt for families in the city of Evansville.
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North Park Baptist Church on North First Avenue closed in February for renovations. Now, they are back and ready to worship as Community Central Church.
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An Evansville woman is counting her blessings the day after a terrifying wake-up call on Monday when she found a strange man in her bedroom.
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The University of Evansville is on alert after officials say a man tried to rape and sexually assault an employee overnight.
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Friday afternoon, Indivisible Evansville rallied with the message to build the “Bosse Bridge to Education!”’
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Nichole Alcorn is EVSC’s Director of Special Education. Juggling work and three kids is a bit easier now that she sends her two little ones to Wee Care.
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The report came from someone at Columbia Health Care on West Columbia Street.
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We are learning new developments after a woman was found dead in a field in Warrick County. Tonight we know that woman is Valarie Anne Ruark, 32.
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Indiana has a new Hate Crime Law. Governor Eric Holcomb and state lawmakers say the all-inclusive law covers every form of hate.
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Indiana lawmakers approved the state budget Wednesday, and with that, signed off on a significant increase in education funding for the next two years.
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Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Superintendent Dr. David Smith delivered the annual State of the Schools Address. The theme this year was “#WeAreEVSC.”
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The highly anticipated Costco building in Evansville is nearly finished. It is expected to open at the end of June.
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It comes with a good number of differences. Come Monday, students across the state of Indiana will be logging in for ILEARN.
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his happened in the 1900 block of Conlin Avenue on Monday night.
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The primary election is just three weeks away, but many aren’t showing up to vote yet in Indiana.
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Evansville’s TED Trolley made its first grocery run Tuesday, picking up people at Garfield Commons and taking them to Ruler Foods.
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All donations are going to upgrade the playground at Vivian’s preschool. Plans include planting a pink dogwood, a prayer bench, and learning stations so kids can learn through play.
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A new push for its potential to come alive with fresh creativity.
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She says she knew something felt fishy with her passengers, but little did she know she was transporting an attempted felon.
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A number of changes are happening in Evansville’s Haynie’s Corner. Restaurants have new owners.
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Both Ikeem Minor and Elijah Parchman spoke with dispatchers after the shooting.
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A new chapter in a death investigation. Five years later a father is trying to get some answers into how his daughter died.
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A judge has frozen all of the assets of murdered Evansville firefighter Robert Doerr.
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A trial date has been set for the Princeton police officer facing a misconduct charge.
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After months of hearing calls for help, the city has come up with a possible solution to the “food desert” problem.
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Webb’s friends went to the spot off Tillman Bethel Road where her body was found exactly three weeks ago Sunday. They laid flowers, shared memories, and prayed for peace.
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Detectives continue to work the case surrounding child abuse allegations at Fireside Chapel Daycare.
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Evansville’s Promise Zone has a new opportunity to get a clean slate. For anyone with a criminal record, this Expungement Clinic will explain if it can be erased and how to do it.
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A section of Evansville’s Pigeon Creek Greenway Passage is closed near Garvin Park. The Parks Board tell us the repairs have been a long time coming.
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The madness has begun. Tri-State athletes are taking the national stage tonight in the NCAA Tournament.
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