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3 new cases, no new deaths reported in local Ill. counties
Illinois health officials reported a total of 2,441 new cases and 54 new deaths Friday.
Ind. reports 3 new COVID-19 deaths in Warrick Co.
Friday, the Indiana State Department of Health reported 963 new coronavirus cases and 33 more deaths.
United Way conducting survey to determine needs caused by pandemic
United Way of Southwestern Indiana, along with Indiana United Ways and the COVID-19 Crisis Response Fund of Greater Evansville, wants to know how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected you and your family.
COVID-19 Crisis Response Fund announces 13th round of allocations
This round granted nearly $300,000 to all eight nonprofit applicants who applied.
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No deaths, all local Ind. counties but Vanderburgh show single digit COVID-19 case increase
Thursday, the Indiana State Department of Health reported 1,109 new coronavirus cases and 26 more deaths.
Henderson Co. Schools plan for return to 4-day in-person schedule on March 22
During Wednesday’s meeting, school officials announced their intention for all students to return to in-person classes four days per week, starting on March 22.
Evansville officials establishing COVID-19 testing site prior to OVC Tournament
Ohio Valley Conference and Evansville Sports Corporation officials are being cautious due to COVID-19, setting up a testing site at the Old National Events Plaza for tournament officials, teams and workers.
Hundreds of Owensboro Health patients have received antibody treatment
The health system says its antibody treatment numbers are staggering and the therapy can prevent serious symptoms or hospitalizations.
14 News interviews Easterseals Psychologist Dr. Jim Schroeder
We’re shining a light on mental health with ways to help you through difficult times.
DCPS, OPS reveal proposed plans to return to 5-day schedule
The Daviess County and Owensboro Public School districts held joint press conference Wednesday afternoon to discuss proposed plans on returning to in-person learning five-days a week.
Daviess Co. Fiscal Court discusses KY vaccine rollout
Judge-Executive Al Mattingly spoke with KYTC Secretary Jim Gray about the commonwealth’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
Gov. Holcomb to extend order for county-level coronavirus restrictions
On Wednesday, the Indiana State Department of Health reported 1,019 new coronavirus cases and 14 more deaths.
Ky. surpasses 400k total COVID-19 cases, 4,500 deaths
Kentucky is reporting that 400,307 residents have tested positive since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. The positivity rate currently stands at 5.9% statewide.
6 new local COVID-19 cases in Ill. area, no new deaths
Illinois health officials reported a total of 2,022 new cases and 44 new deaths.
USI to hold the Spring 2021 commencement in-person with limited capacity
Officials say the ceremonies will take place from May 7 through May 9.
Dawson Springs Independent Schools vote to return to in-person learning 4 days a week
A Dawson Springs Independent School System Board meeting is set for Tuesday night at 6 p.m.
Ill. Gov. Pritzker announces 1 million children to receive monthly food aid
Illinois health officials reported a total of 1,665 new cases and 27 new deaths.
Gov. Beshear issues new executive order on Ky. schools
The Green River District Health Department reported one new COVID-19 related death and 31 additional cases.
Hoosiers 60 and older now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
ISDH announced Tuesday morning that Hoosiers 60 and older are now eligible to receive a free COVID-19 vaccine.
Kentucky Senate votes to make to-go alcohol sales permanent
Kentucky lawmakers have advanced legislation allowing to-go alcohol sales to become a permanent fixture for restaurants as a pick-me-up to help offset coronavirus-related losses.
Mt. Vernon Redevelopment Commission increases business grants
The Mt. Vernon Redevelopment Commission is increasing the amount it’s offering to downtown businesses.
State cancels Owensboro pharmacy’s vaccine order
Owensboro Family Pharmacy tells 14 News they were set to administer COVID-19 vaccines, but the state canceled their order.
Warrick Co. schools to offer virtual learning option next school year
Warrick County school leaders are reaching out to parents to gauge interest in virtual learning next year.
1 new COVID-19 death reported in Wayne Co.; 3 new local Ill. cases
Illinois health officials reported a total of 1,246 new cases and 34 new deaths.
Gov. Beshear announces Ky. to start vaccinating people in Phase 1C in March
The Green River District Health Department reported 76 new COVID-19 cases but no new deaths.
Ind. reports 2 new local COVID deaths Sunday
Sunday, the Indiana State Department of Health reported 888 new coronavirus cases and 35 more deaths.
Health officials report 1 more COVID-19 death, 14 new cases in local Ill. counties over the weekend
Over the weekend, Illinois health officials reported a total of 3,507 new cases and 77 more deaths.
Indoor visitation resumes at some long-term care facilities in Ky.
New COVID-19 guidance that could impact thousands of state residents and their loved ones went into effect this weekend.
Green River District reports 1 more COVID-19 death, 51 new cases
Saturday, the Green River District reported one new death and 51 additional coronavirus cases.
ISDH reports 4 more COVID-19 deaths in local counties; 35 new cases in Vanderburgh Co.
Saturday, the Indiana State Department of Health reported 1,449 new coronavirus cases and 14 more deaths.
USI men’s and women’s basketball sidelined for rest of regular season due to COVID-19
University of Southern Indiana Men’s and Women’s Basketball have been placed on pause for the remainder of the 2020-21 regular season due to COVID-19.
Deaconess Henderson, Union Co. allowing Kentuckians 60 and older to get COVID-19 vaccine
Kentuckians 60 and older can now get the COVID-19 vaccine at Deaconess Henderson and Deaconess Union County Hospital.
ER visits increase during cold weather, says Deaconess officials
Deaconess officials are warning residents to be cautious while out the cold weather, saying the number of emergency room visits tend to rise during the winter months.
Owensboro & Madisonville Kroger open COVID-19 vaccination spots
Community leaders tell 14 News this is another step in the right direction to increase the vaccination options in Owensboro.
Green River District reports 54 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths
The Green River District Health Department reported 54 new COVID-19 cases.
Feed Evansville holds another food drive
Feed Evansville hosted another free food drive Friday afternoon in Evansville.
Health officials report 3 new COVID-19 deaths in local Ill. counties
Friday, Illinois health officials have reported 2,219 new coronavirus cases and 63 more deaths.
1 new local COVID-19 death, 77 new local cases reported in Ind.
The Indiana State Department of Health reported 1,080 new coronavirus cases and 44 more deaths.
14 News interviews White House economic advisor on COVID-19 relief bill
On Thursday, 14 News Anchor Jackie Monroe talked to Jared Bernstein, one of President Joe Biden's economic advisors, on recent efforts in Congress to pass COVID-19 relief.
Owensboro Health opens COVID-19 vaccinations to ages 60-69
People in this age category can now schedule an appointment at an OH vaccination clinic through the system’s website or by calling the hospital’s appointment line, 270-685-7100.
Mayor Winnecke gets COVID-19 vaccine
The Mayor said he was signed up for the Ascension St. Vincent Wait List, and his shot was given by retired physician Mark Meyers.
Ky. Gov. Beshear unveils new COVID-19 vaccination sites in Madisonville, Owensboro
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear revealed the next round of vaccination locations, which includes two Kroger-based sites in Madisonville and Owensboro.
13 new local COVID cases reported in Ill., no new area deaths
Illinois health officials have reported 1,966 new coronavirus cases and 72 more deaths.
3 local Ind. counties have zero new COVID-19 cases; 3 new local deaths reported
Thursday, the Indiana State Department of Health reported 786 new coronavirus cases and 29 more deaths.
Vanderburgh Co. Health Department cancels COVID-19 vaccine clinic Thurs.
Officials with the Vanderburgh County Health Department says they have canceled their COVID-19 vaccine clinic for Thursday.
McLean Co. Schools plan to go in-person 4 days a week in early March
Officials with McLean County Schools say they plan to have all students back to in-person learning four days a week by March 8.
Vanderburgh Co. Health Dept. records big turnout for vaccine clinics despite bad weather
The winter weather hasn’t stopped vaccine clinics from remaining open to assist those able to get their COVID-19 vaccine.
1 new COVID death in Green River District; 85 new cases out of local Ky. counties
The Green River District Health Department reported one new COVID-19 related death and 51 additional cases.
Indiana hopes to lower vaccine age next week
Wednesday, the Indiana State Department of Health reported 933 new coronavirus cases and 20 more deaths.
IL reports 3 new COVID-19 cases in local counties
Wednesday, Illinois health officials are reported 1,795 new coronavirus cases and 23 more deaths.
7 new COVID-19 cases in local Ill. counties
Illinois health officials are reporting 1,348 new coronavirus cases and 33 more deaths on Tuesday.
Gov. Beshear reports 27 more COVID-19 deaths
The Green River District Health Department reported four new COVID-19 related deaths and 90 additional cases.
New local Hoosier COVID cases low; 68 in our area
Tuesday, the Indiana State Department of Health reported 889 new coronavirus cases and 40 more deaths.
Deaconess Health System reporting a number of closings, delays for Tues.
Deaconess Health System is reporting a number of closings and delays Tuesday morning.
5 new local COVID-19 cases in Ill.; State hits 20K virus-related deaths
Illinois health officials are reporting 1,420 new coronavirus cases and 41 more deaths on Monday.
Gov. Beshear reports over 700 new COVID-19 cases
The Green River District Health Department reported 40 new cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths.
EVPL set to resume limited in-person services; Closed Mon. due to weather
EVPL was set to begin limited in-person services at all its locations on Monday, however, the weather has forced them to close.
Ind. reports 817 new COVID cases, 1 new death in Dubois Co.
Monday, the Indiana State Department of Health is reporting 817 new coronavirus cases and 19 more deaths.
VCHD vaccination clinic closed Mon. due to Presidents Day
Their vaccination clinic will get back to normal on Tuesday at 8 a.m.
Ky. has 5th straight week of declining COVID-19 cases.
Gov. Beshear reported the fifth straight week of declining cases in the commonwealth, with 1,710 COVID-19 cases announced Sunday.
Health officials report 4 new COVID-19 cases in local III. counties
Illinois health officials are reporting 1,631 new coronavirus cases and 35 more deaths on Sunday.
Ind. reports 2 new local COVID-19 deaths; 38 new cases in Vanderburgh Co.
Sunday, the Indiana State Department of Health is reporting 1,233 new coronavirus cases and 24 more deaths.