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Ribbon cutting ceremony held for new Owensboro playground
A ribbon cutting was held for the new replacement playground at Chautaqua Park.
Daviess County schools could be annexed into city limits
The Owensboro city commission had it's first reading to annex nine Daviess County School Properties on Tuesday night.
Musical playground installed in Daviess Co.
The Kiwanis Club of Owensboro installed a musical sensory playground at the Daviess County public library over the weekend.
Union Co. Sheriff: Hwy 60 reopened after wreck where 2 were ejected
This happened in Waverly at 141 and Highway 60. Medivac has been called.
Mt. Vernon first responders fund raise for Thrive
The Mount Vernon police and fire departments are joining forces to wash cars and raise funds to benefit Thrive, an after school program for elementary and junior high students in Mount Vernon.
Affidavit: Gibson Co. clerk charges, points gun at victim after argument
The affidavit states Morrow was walking out of Sam’s Food Mart when he started arguing with another person.
‘Stranger Things’: New Coke, from 1985, to make comeback on TV show
Season 3 of the show will take place in the summer of 1985, when Coca-Cola changed its formula for Coke. New Coke was considered one of the biggest marketing blunders of all time.
DCSO releases intruder’s identity after being shot by homeowner
Dispatch says one person was shot Tuesday morning in the 7900 block of Hwy 405.
Police investigating after shots fired into Henderson Co. home
According to the sheriff’s office, it happened Tuesday morning around 3:30 on Diamond Island Rd. in Corydon.
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Watch out for wedding loans
The average wedding in America now costs more than $35,000, and that doesn’t include the honeymoon.
North Carolina class teaches kids as young as six how to use guns
The children spend four hours, both in classroom time, and shooting.
McConnell unveils bill to raise national smoking age to 21
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell introduced legislation to broadly raise the tobacco purchasing age to 21 on Monday.
Traffic Alert: Oak Hill Rd lanes closed by sinkhole, now back open
The sinkhole was in the northbound land, near Oak Hill Cemetery.
North has 63rd graduation commencement
This was the 63rd commencement for the school with over 20 thousand alumni.
Madisonville gains 4 new police officers
City leaders not only praised the new officers for entering the line of work, but thanked their families for supporting them in their new careers.
New apartment complex coming to Madisonville
A new 52 unit apartment complex is coming to Madisonville. The city council approved the plans Monday night.
Graduation night for 2 EVSC high schools
Monday was graduation night for two EVSC high schools, North and Central.
Local leaders initiate project to upgrade JFK Pool
The city surveyed a thousand people and asked them what needed attention here in tell city, and more than half mentioned the city pool.
Traffic Update: Westbound exit ramp on I- 165 is reopened in Daviess Co.
Daviess County Sheriff’s Office is currently working an accident involving a semi on the west bound ramp exit from Interstate 165 to the Bypass.
Madisonville city leaders consider changes to Sunday alcohol sales
Sunday alcohol sales is one of the topics at Monday’s Madisonville city council meeting.
Ohio Co. man killed in motorcycle crash
Authorities say 67-year-old Cecil L. Sanders, of Reynolds Station, was heading north.
Man sentenced after pleading guilty to attempted murder
According to police, Bailey shot Kenneth Edmonds Jr. in August at a home on Clay Street.
Andy Beshear stops by Henderson ahead of Tuesday’s primary
Kentucky Governor candidate Andy Beshear is spending his final hours in Western Kentucky ahead of Tuesday’s primary.
Negotiations continue between Alcoa and United Steelworkers
Alcoa’s contract with United Steelworkers has been extended indefinitely. But leadership on both sides are still working to come up with a new, agreeable contract.
Evansville, Owensboro pools opening this weekend
For those staying in town this upcoming weekend, city pools open in Owensboro and Evansville.
Crews nearing end of work on Diamond Bridge
You will notice a tarp is now covering the bridge so crews can paint the structure.
Jury returns with verdict in Dubois Co. murder trial
The 27-year-old suspect accused of murder has been found guilty by the jury.
ISP: Impaired driver, passenger arrested with drugs and toddler in car
Inside the car, troopers say they found meth, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.
KY man finds unlicensed bears behind wheel of car
An Owensboro barber’s wild experience last week is gaining some attention on Facebook.
‘Game of Thrones': Water bottles join coffee cup in guest-starring roles
The series finale of “Game of Thrones” treated fans to another visual faux pas as two modern-day water bottles showed up in one of the scenes.
Fire destroys home in White Plains, KY
Amanda Crunk says her family lost everything, including one of their three dogs.
Traffic Alert: WB lanes of Lincoln Ave to close starting Monday
These closings will start Monday, May 20 at 7: 00 a.m. and will continue for five weeks.
GA toddler dies after ‘heinous’ child abuse
A 3-year-old victim died shortly after an investigation into a “heinous crime of child abuse” led to her parents’ arrest, according to the Albany Police Department (APD).
Theft suspects lead Posey Co. authorities on high-speed chase
Someone led authorities on a high-speed chase in Posey County early Monday morning.
Lake Cumberland boat dock catches on fire
When firefighters arrived, three buildings were fully engulfed in flames.
EWSU customers may notice change in taste, odor of water
Beginning May 20 and continuing through June 24, 2019, the Evansville Water and Sewer Utility will temporarily change the disinfectant used in the water treatment process.
Early morning shooting in Auburn leads to first officer death in 30+ years, police chief says
Auburn police have arrested a suspect they say killed one officer and shot two more officers.
Owensboro Innovation Academy celebrates first graduating class
History was made with this year’s graduating class. School officials tell us this is the first class to graduate that has gone through all four years of the academy.
Local churches unite for foster care awareness month
May is Foster Care Awareness month and several churches around Evansville collaborated to not only raise awareness but also to try and recruit foster families.
2-year-old found in pond dies in hospital
A detective with the Daviess County sheriff’s office told us the family was cleaning up and getting ready for a party when they noticed two two-year-olds were missing.
Warrick Co. house a ‘total loss’ after early morning fire
Ohio Township Fire Department responded to a car on fire around 6:00 a.m. Sunday morning in the 10000 block of Midway Drive.
Evansville man arrested on drunk driving charges
They also saw the driver go into the westbound lanes will still driving east, before over-correcting and nearly striking a mailbox.
Students return from Disney World
Cops Connecting with Kids returned from their fifth year of taking children to Disney World.
Evansville war memorials receive facelift
The Vanderburgh County Veteran’s Council hosted a dedication to celebrate and honor fallen soldiers.
Church leaders discuss safety, security experts give advice
Church leaders throughout the area attended this event. They discussed what kind of security measures and what kind of policies can be put into places of worship.
Affidavit: Man arrested after grabbing woman’s hair, dragging her in motel parking lot
Officers were dispatched to Esquire Motel in reference to a domestic violence situation.
14 News Job Fair Saturday at Eastland Mall
14 News is hosting a job fair Saturday at Eastland Mall from noon to 3:00 p.m.
Evansville man accused of leading police on foot chase
Officers with the Evansville Police Department arrested 34-year-old Zachary Scroggins of Evansville after a foot chase that resulted in Scroggins being tased.
One flown to hospital after Spencer Co. crash
It happened just before 7:30 p.m. on Highway 66 near Reo.
Schools finding suspicious e-cigs in Daviess Co.
High school officials say students are getting caught vaping products that could have THC in them.
Ellis Park getting a facelift
Renovations are happening right now and we got a copy of some of the renderings.
NBA bans Pacers’ Evans for violating league anti-drug policy
The NBA has banned Indiana Pacers guard Tyreke Evans at least two years for violating the league's anti-drug policy.
Students honor classmate at graduation
Kalie Jo Stiles was honored at graduation. She passed away two years ago and would have graduated fifth grade on Friday.
Warrick Co. sheriff’s office looking for suspected car thieves
The duo was last seen in a white truck.
Firefighter finishes mowing patient’s lawn after medical emergency call
The department says it’s one less thing the patient will have to worry about when they get home.
Complete coverage from this year’s first Friday After 5
14 News anchors Beth Sweeney and Randy Moore have been out and about throughout the day talking with local and event officials.
Judge orders school shooting trial held in different county
A Kentucky judge has ruled that the trial of a teenager accused of killing two schoolmates will be moved to another county.
Wendell Foster to break ground soon on new $3m building
Wendell Foster serves people with disabilities across the area.
Mesker Park Zoo, Botanic Garden opens new bird exhibit
A new exhibit is now open at Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden. There was a ribbon cutting this morning, followed by the opportunity to feed hundreds of birds.
Warrick Co. Sheriff’s Office will release Kristy Kelley files
The Warrick Co. Sheriff’s Office had until Friday to appeal the decision to release the files in the Kristy Kelley death investigation.
Justice For Chloe: murder victim’s cousins look to raise domestic violence awareness
As the investigation continues, two cousins are now raising domestic violence awareness.