Steve Mehling
Reporter
Evansville, Indiana
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Steve Mehling joined the 14 News team in summer of 2022 as a reporter. Although new to the Midwest being a native New-Yorker, Steve is excited to learn all about what makes the Tri-State and its residents special.
Steve graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor's degree in Journalism in May of 2022. During his time at UMD, Steve covered various events for Capital News Service as a reporter, including the 2020 election and the coronavirus pandemic in major metropolitan cities. He also served as a Senior Producer for the Left Bench TV, in which he covered all things UMD sports, including the bowl games and multiple NCAA and conference tournaments.
When not in the newsroom, he is likely feeling the pain of watching his favorite New York teams, that being the Giants or Yankees. In addition, he enjoys catching up on his top Netflix shows, and loves connecting with family and friends.
He's looking forward to spending time reporting on the issues that matter most in the Tri-State, feel free to reach out to him via email or trough social media if you have an issue you'd like to see covered more, or if you have any story ideas!
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An hours-long search for a missing plane in Ohio County has ended with two bodies found in a wooded area.
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Officials say since the return of the game following the COVID-19 pandemic, fans have become increasingly unruly towards umpires and referees.
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City officials say it’s a two-way street, and while they bait the sewers, community members need to do their part.
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Three parents have been arrested in Evansville after police say their six-month-old baby was found nearly eaten alive by rats.
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Officials seized 24 Alaskan Malamutes from a home in Dawson Springs after they say the owner failed to improve ‘deplorable’ conditions for the dogs living at the home.
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Saturday night at the Four Freedoms Monument, The Rolling Thunder Indiana Chapter 6 paid homage.
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Saturday night at the VFW on Wabash Avenue, the Bearded Villains are putting on their annual beard competition.
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It started in Bargersville, only a half hour outside of Indianapolis. That’s where the first Hope Gallery was opened in 2018.
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A simple, colorful gesture they host annually to remind people struggling with mental health that they aren’t alone.
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In May, Kentucky state officials announced over $13 million in grant funding for Kentucky schools to hire mental health counselors. One of those districts was Hopkins County, and officials were able to hire 13 new counselors.
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DEA officials say they’ve arrested a man and seized 74,000 pills of fentanyl after a months long investigation.
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Downtown Evansville have come up with an incentive to help out.
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James Lee, currently being held at the Henderson County Detention Center, told 14 News his choice to escape was due to alleged abuse he faced at Allen-Oakwood Correctional Facility.
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In the year since, officials have renovated the building to help move past the tragedy.
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Dr. Ernie Griffin started this week as the new principal of the east side EVSC school, and as an alum, he’s no stranger to the halls.
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Released by the Hopkins County Humane Society on Facebook, multiple photos corroborate the conditions Kentucky State Police said the 24 dogs were found in.
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Boot, a newly adopted puppy by Posey County EMS, is training to become an emotional support animal for first responders in the county.
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It’s a program that’s answering and educating on the what if’s and how can I’s of parenthood.
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Officials tell us it has to do with a misappropriation of funds.
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It seems new affordable housing complexes go up each year, but how much of a dent are they making when looking at the bigger picture?
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This means over 22,000 students across Vanderburgh County are now back in school.
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Officials with the Indiana Department of Homeland Security saying a leaking gas line was the cause of the explosion.
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Happening Wednesday, students with last names K through Z are heading back to school with EVSC.
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They’re are some new developments for the corporation this school year.
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They once again reunited at the Dubois County Museum Saturday afternoon to relive the once-in-a-lifetime achievement.
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There will be some students walking, some taking the bus, some being dropped off, and some driving themselves.
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Memorial is one of the first schools in the Tri-State to bring all students back to the classroom at once.
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They’re the first students in the Tri-State to head back to school.
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Flights to Chicago have returned to the Tri-State area, but on a different airline and out of a different airport.
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The heat was a big factor for sporting events in the area on Saturday.
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Saturday at the Old National Events Plaza, cards collectors and memorabilia fanatics attended Evansville Card Con.
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Cluster bombs are created to hold anywhere from 10 to hundreds of bomblets, essentially mini bombs, in a larger capsule, aimed at taking out multiple troops at a time.
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Band parents and leaders say the upcoming trip is a once in a lifetime experience.
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She was last seen August 6, 2022, and ever since, has not been heard from or seen.
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They say Breedlove let someone borrow his car, so he was walking to work at Washington Square Mall. Since that night, his mother Carole continues to search for answers and fight for justice.
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County officials met Tuesday afternoon to take a closer look at numbers so far through 2023, and talk through ways they can mitigate the spread.
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Since opening its doors to the public, officials with the Rescue Mission say they’ve seen increased foot traffic to the once bustling eastside location, and have served to be a sign of success in the area.
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Officials say the car was stolen from Hometown Liquor & Tobacco outlet on Sand Lane.
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Assistant Superintendent Dr. Andy Belcher says their hiring efforts have been successful so far this summer, with multiple applicants applying to be either drivers or bus monitors.
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At recent county commission meetings, residents have spoken out to the commissioners and to Mainstream Fiber Networks representatives about the quality of work they’ve witnessed.
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This coming less than two years after he was shot in the head in the line of duty, a traumatic injury which left him with an enormous road to recovery.
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Although they’ll be able to ride alone, the account will be managed through a joint family account with their parent / guardian, and they’ll need to be invited onto the app by said parent.
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On Wednesday, people lined up from 30th Street to 11th street all to honor her.
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Fireworks provide the loud flash, the loud bang, for some folks in the community however, they can trigger a response.
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11 races stacked Saturday’s card at Ellis Park. But folks traveled all the way to the Tri-State for the ticket to the Breeder’s Cup, the Stephen Foster Stakes.
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In Gibson County, a couple is picking up the pieces, and trying to find their footing after losing their first home.
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At home in the Tri-State, all the counties have had a part in these funds.
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Officials say the 18-month lease on FEMA temporary housing trailers has come to a close.
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Normally, you turn left at the intersection you’re looking to change directions at. The displaced left turn pushes that turn up a couple hundred feet.
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A celebration that Coalition President Bill McReynolds says is centered around unity.
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