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Sheriff Wedding to Appoint New Chief Deputy
Sheriff Dave Wedding says Major Noah Robinson will be appointed to the rank of Colonel and his second in command.
Precautionary boil advisory lifted for German Twp after water system repairs
A boil advisory that was in effect for some Vanderburgh County residents has been lifted.
Hibbett Sports closing on Evansville’s west side
The manager of Hibbett Sports on Evansville’s west side confirms they will close once they sell out of inventory.
Indianapolis drug kingpin found guilty in Evansville sentenced to life
The U.S. Department of Justice said that he distributed over 400 pounds of methamphetamine as well as large amounts of heroin, cocaine and marijuana in the Indianapolis area from Aug. 2016 to Nov. 2017.
Public works director proposes property ordinance change
The city wants to crack down on the owners of dilapidated buildings in town.
Former Henderson City Commissioner Baity passes away
Baity, who served on the city commission in the 90s, was also the owner of a State Farm Insurance Agency in Henderson.
Some residents under boil advisory after water main break
Water crews were out early Wednesday fixing a water main on Maryland Street just off St. Joe.
Neighborhood Watch: Man arrested, accused of early Dec. burglary
A 29-year-old man is accused of an early December burglary.
EVSC Official: Driver reported school bus possibly hit by pellet gun
Dispatch tells us police were called to Evans Elementary after gunshots were reported.
Owensboro leaders focusing on making downtown more livable
Mayor Tom Watson says they are switching gears to focus on making the area more livable.
Police investigating after bullets hit Henderson home
Police are trying to figure out who shot at a house early Wednesday.
Family says hackers accessed a Ring camera in their 8-year-old daughter’s room
The Ring camera was only up for four days in the girls’ room before the family says someone found a way to manipulate it, turning the security device into a room of horror.
Fire at old Swiss Plywood building in Tell City ruled accidental
Officials say the cause of a large fire in downtown Tell City on Wednesday was accidental.
“This is the magic of Christmas:” Postal workers hustle for the holidays
It’s a busy time of the year for shoppers and an even busier time for the mail carriers who deliver their orders.
Owensboro’s CYO Brewing going out of business
The business, located downtown on East 2nd Street, made the announcement on Facebook Wednesday morning.
Country music network Circle to launch with 16 shows, including ‘Opry Live’
Circle is also bringing back Hee Haw, a venerable music and comedy sketch show that aired from 1971 to 1993 and from 1996 to 1997.
Beshear faces suit from ousted state school board members
Beshear is being sued by the people he ousted from the state school board on his first day as governor.
Illinois approves 2 more marijuana cultivation centers
The Illinois Department of Agriculture announced sites in Shelbyville and Albion on Tuesday, bringing the total number of cultivation centers to 16.
One person hurt in Henderson shooting
Police say it happened just before 12:30 Wednesday morning on Mill Street between Washington and Powell.
Hopkins Co. deputies arrest one of county’s most wanted men
One of Hopkins County’s most wanted men has been taken into custody.
Henderson law enforcement goes Christmas shopping with kids
It’s the 12th year for the event, helping law enforcement connect with the community.
Evansville City Council to vote on amendments made to e-scooter draft ordinance
Evansville City Council is close to a vote that could finally put laws on the books such as who can ride e-scooters and where.
Man now in jail facing murder charge after body found
Troopers say they found a man who has been accused of murder.
Officials break ground on Deaconess Aquatic Center
City officials and Olympic gold medalist Lilly King helped break ground on the Deaconess Aquatic Center
Newburgh teen wins gold medal in IDO’s World Championships in Poland
Taylor won one gold and three bronze medals for Team USA at the Dance World Championships.
Air Commerce Park at EVV designated as AT&T Fiber Ready
The fiber ready designation means that Air Commerce Park already has the necessary infrastructure to support fiber-optic high-speed internet.
Owensboro, Daviess Co. schools to receive grant to provide mental health services
Owensboro and Daviess County Schools are getting new funding for their mental health services.
Fairview Drive to get extension in Owensboro
City officials say the project will solve traffic issues caused by the expansion of Gateway Commons .
Goodwill customer finds suspected heroin in jacket pocket, police say
The police report says the customer found a small plastic baggie with what Newburgh police believe to be more than two grams of heroin.
Oakland City University adds campus police force
Oakland City University now has its own police force as its student population continues to grow.
Gov. Andy Beshear sworn in as Kentucky governor
Beshear and Jacqueline Coleman, his lieutenant governor, were sworn in at a private ceremony just after midnight, before the public inauguration Tuesday afternoon.
Santa Claus, Indiana named one of most festive towns
Santa Claus, Indiana is now named one of the best spots to get in the Christmas spirit.
St. Benedict’s Homeless Shelter expansion continues in Owensboro
The Women’s and Families Shelter is expected to open at the beginning of the year at the corner of Ninth and Hickman Avenue.
TX fugitive arrested in Henderson after 2 years on the run
A top ten list of wanted fugitives shows he was affiliated with the Aryan Circle gang, and was considered armed and dangerous.
Lawsuit against North Gibson Schools claims special needs student was abused
Many of the complaints are concerning the school’s use of an isolation room that the lawsuit claims was more like a closet.
Deputies: Drunk driver flips car on west side
Deputies say it happened just before 1 a.m. on Kleitz Road near Meier Road.
Towne Square Mall bought by Owensboro investment group
Gulfstream Commercial Services announced a group of local investors, TSM Holdings LLC, have purchased the 350,000 square feet retail facility.
Fmr. Evansville mayor Weinzapfel running for Indiana Attorney General
Jonathan Weinzapfel announced Tuesday he is seeking the Democratic nomination to serve as the next Attorney General for the state of Indiana in the 2020 Election.
Michigan sales top $1.6M in first week of recreational pot
The Detroit Free Press and MLive.com report sales during the Dec. 1-8 period brought the state roughly $270,400 in revenue from the excise and sales taxes levied on pot.
Crews respond to fire at Park Lawn Cemetery
Crews responded to a fire at Park Lawn Cemetery in Evansville Tuesday morning.
Truck smashes into downtown Evansville office
It happened around one Tuesday morning at the Work One Southwest Office on Walnut Street.
Kentucky prepares for Beshear’s inauguration
Andy Beshear will be addressing a crowd lining the streets of Frankfort on Tuesday.
EVSC School Board discusses possible tax at Mon. night’s meeting
The school board is considering putting a referendum on the next election ballot that would come in the form of a property tax.
U.S. Attorney honors four individuals for help leading to prosecution
In August, Orlando Webber from Mississippi was sentenced to 46 months in prison for stalking Evansville teens on social media.
EPD officer assigned to FBI task force
Detective Aaron McCormick is now working full-time with the FBI’s “Indiana Violent Crimes Task Force.”
Henderson Co. program aims to get child support cases back on track
If you have a warrant for your arrest in a Child Support case, you can meet with a child support attorney.
Gun season ends with 107,000 deer kills in Kentucky
Hunters killed about 107,000 deer during the 16-day season.
EFD dedicates newest truck to Captain James Pauli Junior
The dedication is in remembrance of fallen firefighter and 28-year veteran, Captain James Pauli Junior.
Owensboro couple reopens the Cadillac Restaurant
Just four years ago, the couple was struggling with addiction and living in the Cadillac Motel.
Salvation Army’s toy drive in full swing, still accepting donations
Salvation Army’s Toy Town toy drive is in full swing and has already brought in more than 3,000 donations.
Western Kentucky teachers to be grand marshals in inauguration parade
Governor-elect Andy Beshear has named teachers to be the grand marshalls of his inauguration parade.
2nd Ward Evansville City Council recount request dropped
Natalie Rascher tells 14 News there was a call with legal council Sunday, and it was decided to drop the request.
Santa Claus’ Pat Koch will be on ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ Friday
Officials at the town of Santa Claus said they recently sent their Chief Elf to to Los Angeles to talk to Kelly Clarkson.
Police: Man 5x legal alcohol limit arrested after causing weekend crash
Police say an Evansville man was more than five times the legal limit for alcohol when he caused a weekend crash.
40 more jobs lost at Dotiki Mine in Webster Co.
Dotiki Mine in Webster County is closing February 7.
D-Patrick Honda donates van to Ronald McDonald House
This is the second van that D-Patrick has donated to the Ronald McDonald House.
IN based trucking company files for bankruptcy, source says drivers left stranded
A source tells our NBC sister station, WTHR, that thousands of Celadon drivers are left jobless and stranded across the U.S. because company gas cards have been shut off.
New Pike Co. tech center will serve as think tank hub for young entrepreneurs
The new Buchta Entrepreneurship & Technology Center will be located off Interstate 69 and along East Shady Lane.
Two major fires in Henderson ruled accidental, unintentional
HFD Capt. Brad Mattingly tells 14 News that’s the case for the recent fires at Simple Rewards Inn and the deadly fire at a home on Elm St.
Watching Your Wallet: Make smart money moves before 2020
From maxing out retirement contributions to checking your car insurance rates, experts say there are a few smart financial steps to take before the new year starts.
Supreme Court leaves Kentucky’s ultrasound law in place
The federal appeals court in Cincinnati upheld the Kentucky law, but its sister court in Richmond, Virginia, struck down a similar measure in North Carolina.
Kansas man wanted on kidnapping warrant arrested in Gibson Co.
A Kansas man wanted on a warrant for kidnapping was arrested in Gibson County Sunday.