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Memorial High School grad Branson Cooper signs with Jaguars after NFL draft

2 weeks ago | 14news.com | Emalee Jones |Aaron Hancock

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - As NFL’s annual draft wrapped up tonight, one Evansville native got a very big phone call just after the draft. Memorial High School grad Branson Combs got a call right after the draft from the Jacksonville Jaguars who signed him as an undrafted free agent. Combs starred at linebacker last season for Wake Forest where he had 94 total tackles, two sacks, one interception, a fumble recovery and a forced fumble.
Son accused of murdering father in Oakland City

2 weeks ago | wave3.com | Emalee Jones |Aaron Weeks |Aaron Chatman

OAKLAND CITY, Ind. (WFIE) - A probable cause affidavit has been issued for the arrest of Jonathan G. Fiscus for murder in Gibson County. 14 News spoke with family members, who tell us Jonathan was son of the victim, 57-year-old Brad Fiscus. Police say on Thursday, the 24-year-old man was arrested during a traffic stop in Paris, Illinois, for allegedly driving a stolen car.
FEMA aid delays for some impacted by major Kentucky flooding

3 weeks ago | 14news.com | Haley Kerby |Emalee Jones

KENTUCKY (WFIE) - Several weeks after a historic flood, western Kentucky is just starting to recover, however, there are some financial roadblocks. Officials say FEMA relief has not yet been approved for the impacted areas. In order for an area impacted by a natural disaster to receive FEMA Aid, a disaster declaration must first be approved. Jack Whitfield, judge executive in Hopkins County, says they do not have the declaration they need for FEMA to come in and offer financial assistance.
Clean up begins after tornado rips through Princeton

1 month ago | 14news.com | Haley Kerby |Emalee Jones

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The people of Princeton are in full recovery mode today just one day after that strong tornado ripped through the town. Neighbors who are still shocked by the devastation are now tasked with cleaning up what is left. Officials say crews will continue recovery efforts for days and weeks until everything is restored.
Nearly 40 lbs of meth found inside Cheetos bags, authorities say

2 months ago | actionnews5.com | Emalee Jones |Andrew Mcmunn

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE/Gray News) - Authorities in Indiana said two people have been arrested after 40 pounds of methamphetamine were found at a local mail facility. According to the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office, the drugs were found in two suspicious packages addressed to a location of Ridgeway Avenue in Evansville. Officials said they kept watch at the location and noticed two people take the packages before returning to a white van.
New laws raising fees for electric, hybrid vehicles in Kentucky

Dec 10, 2024 | ourcommunitynow.com | Emalee Jones

Share KENTUCKY (WFIE) - Ownership fees for electric vehicles in Kentucky are going to be increasing as of January 1, 2025. The Commonwealth of Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet says the raise in fees is to account for changes in national road maintenance costs. They say separate legislation eliminated ownership fees for hybrid vehicles beginning in 2025.
Multiple slide offs, accidents with injuries on roadways after snow overnight

Dec 2, 2024 | ourcommunitynow.com | Emalee Jones

Share EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Vanderburgh County dispatch confirms there have been multiple slide offs this morning on I-69 after Evansville was blanketed with snow overnight. Indiana State Police say several patches of black ice on I-69, I-64 and US-41 caused problems for drivers. ISP Master Trooper Michael Finney says part of the reason for all the crashes is that road treatments weren’t as effective because of weather conditions.
Local Evansville business expanding to Kentucky

Nov 18, 2024 | ourcommunitynow.com | Emalee Jones

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - An Evansville local business is opening a new location in Paducah, Kentucky. Be Happy Pie Company posted the news on their Facebook. The local company currently have two locations in Evansville. According to their Facebook, the company is also franchising to potentially be opened around the country. CONTINUE READING
Wreck caused by drunken driver leads to emergency delivery for pregnant woman, police say

Nov 11, 2024 | fox5vegas.com | Emalee Jones

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE/Gray News) - Police say an Indiana woman accused of driving under the influence crashed into another car, causing serious injuries to a female passenger who was pregnant. Police say witnesses told them they saw 28-year-old Cassandra Tokarski cross double yellow lines to pass another vehicle and go through a stop sign before colliding with another car in an intersection in Evansville.
Passenger flees traffic stop, Madisonville Police say

Mar 21, 2024 | 14news.com | Emalee Jones

MADISONVILLE, Ken. (WFIE) - A man was arrested late Wednesday night after Madisonville Police say he ran from a traffic stop with three active warrants. Officers say Jonathan Stanley, 34, ran into the surrounding woods while they were processing paperwork. They say he was quickly caught. Authorities say Stanley had three active warrants at the time, and 15 grams of meth was found in the vehicle.