Furry Friend Friday: Meet Beach & Ball
This morning, PAAWS volunteers stopped by our 44News studio and introduced us to Beach & Ball, two loving sisters who are looking for their forever home!
City officials still hoping to open Lorraine Pool this month
EVANSVILLE — Lorraine Pool is still set to open this month on Evansville's East Side, but later than originally anticipated. The pool was tentatively set to open Friday, but renovations are still ongoing. Parks and Recreation Executive Director Danielle Crook said the company working on the project has completed the ma
Indiana receives ‘F’ for public school support
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — The school supply store Tools 4 Teaching is holding a 20% off sale. Sounds pretty great, until you realize a majority of teachers this time of year are spending their own money for necessary classroom items. However, some in the teaching community say the problem is not just funding, but rathe
Reitz Memorial High School graduates celebrate 75th reunion
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - It’s been 75 years since the Memorial Class of 1951 walked the stage. To celebrate, 92-year-old David Hillenbrand got the class together for their semiannual class reunion. “One of the classmates suggested that we have this every six months. Because at our age, we can’t...
GCSO: Winslow man arrested after hitting multiple parked cars in Oakland City
GIBSON CO., Ind. (WFIE) - Gibson County Sheriff’s Office officials say a man is in jail after hitting multiple parked cars while intoxicated. According to a press release, authorities were dispatched to the 400 block of East Cherry Street in Oakland City after receiving a 911 report of an accident with injuries.
Burkhardt Rd intersection restrictions lifted, INDOT says
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The Indiana Department of Transportation says the restrictions at the Burkhardt Road intersection were lifted. They say the pavement was completed ahead of schedule, and the barricades were removed. According to the release, left turns at the intersection and north and southbound on Burkhardt
14 years after getting charged with same thing, former middle school teacher arrested again
WARRICK CO., Ind. (WFIE) - A former middle school teacher we told you about in 2012, has been arrested again for voyeurism. Court records show 44-year-old Andrew Emmons was charged Thursday with obstruction of justice and voyeurism where the defendant peeps using a camera. Emmons used to be a teacher...
Couple’s Security Alarms Lead Them to Armed Man in Their Barn, Deputies Say
An Indiana couple woke up to security alarms early Sunday and found a man inside their barn, according to deputies. The call came around 2:30 a.m. in the 3100 block of South Green River Road in Evansville. According to 14 News, deputies with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office responded after the couple reported fi
Coroner identifies person killed in US 60 crash
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Daviess County Coroner has identified the person killed in a crash at the Owensboro Bypass on Thursday. According to authorities, 52-year-old Amy Maung, of Owensboro, was traveling eastbound on U.S. 60 when she crossed the median and collided with a westbound vehicle driven by 71-year-old Su
Sights and sounds from the W.C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival
Four days of completely free roots, soul, and zydeco music paired with the Tri-State's best pitmasters. 44News reporter Courtney Green hits the ground at Audubon Mill Park to show you how downtown Henderson is turning into a blues cathedral through Saturday night.

















