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Catholic school reacts to new Pope announcement

6 days ago | 14news.com | Haley Kerby

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - As the new Pope was announced Thursday afternoon, students and faculty were watching at Resurrection Catholic school in Evansville. The anticipation of the announcement was met with eyes glued to the screen until Pope Leo XIV emerged from the St. Peter’s Basilica. Joe Keith teaches eighth grade theology at the school. His class was in session as the 267th Pope of the Catholic church was announced. He started class as normal, as history was about to be made.
Nurses trained to help sexual assault victims are here to help

1 week ago | 14news.com | Haley Kerby |Jamee French

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - It’s National Nurses Week, and 14 News is highlighting a special nursing program that many might not know about. SANE nurses are trained to examine victims of sexual assault. These nurses will collect evidence and offer support if victims wish to report the assault to police. SANE nurses also act as advocates and provide resources to keep sexual assault survivors healthy. They specialize in “trauma informed care,” so they know exactly how to interact with a person in crisis.
Local diocese reacts after first-ever American pope chosen

1 week ago | 14news.com | Haley Kerby

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The news of a new pope quickly spread through the Tri-State. Bishop Joseph Siegel with the Catholic Diocese of Evansville shared his thoughts and hopes for Pope Leo XIV. Bishop Siegel says the moments between the white smoke pouring from the Sistine Chapel and the moment Pope Leo emerged were filled with excitement and anticipation.
‘This is an impossible situation’: Medicaid services denied for autism therapy

1 week ago | 14news.com | Haley Kerby

HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - In Henderson, one mother is speaking out after her son was denied Medicaid services for autism therapy. Kayla Dunn says her son Lincoln is 9-years-old and has severe autism. Lincoln was diagnosed at the age of two, and his mother says they’ve been utilizing home and community based waivers, funded through Medicaid, to provide extensive therapy for him. “He’s been on it for about 6 years,” said Dunn.
Learn the legal processes surrounding ICE operations

2 weeks ago | 14news.com | Haley Kerby

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - With the presence of Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE), in the Evansville Vanderburgh County area, 14 News sat down with an immigration attorney to learn the legal processes behind an ICE operation. Under the Trump administration, there has been a greater influx of ICE operations, which in turn has created a greater need for immigration attorneys. David Guerrettaz, has been an immigration attorney at Ziemer, Stayman, Weitzel & Shoulders, LLP for 25 years.
Reading test scores on the rise in South Spencer

2 weeks ago | 14news.com | Haley Kerby

ROCKPORT, Ind. (WFIE) - Indiana Secretary of Education Dr. Katie Jenner was in Rockport on Monday. She visited classrooms at the elementary school to see how much students have learned when it comes to reading. Rockport Elementary Principal Rick Hunt helped organize the visit; he says that over 90% of students at Luce and Rockport elementaries have achieved passed of the IREAD 3 tests. That’s a standardized test that all students in Indiana must pass in order to move onto third grade.
FEMA aid delays for some impacted by major Kentucky flooding

2 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.
INDOT officials remind drivers to slow down in work zones

3 weeks ago | 14news.com | Haley Kerby

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - As we report on the ever-growing amount of construction updates, it’s also time to recognize National Work Zone Awareness Week. According to traffic officials, last year alone in the state of Indiana, 7,000 crashes happened in work zones, causing over 1,500 injuries and 30 deaths. Officials are reminding drivers that this time of year is when even more construction pops up, and to be cautious while in work zones.
There’s light at the end of the tunnel for ongoing road projects in Evansville

3 weeks ago | 14news.com | Haley Kerby

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville seems to be overwhelmed with construction zones in every corner of the city. 14 News’ Haley Kerby spent the day talking with officials about some of those projects that are causing headaches for drivers. “We’ve got a lot of projects going on, I think everyone in Evansville knows that but this is really when everything starts ramping up,” says INDOT PR Director Gary Brian. As warmer weather takes over the area, construction is inevitable.
New railroad open at Indiana Ports of Mt. Vernon

3 weeks ago | 14news.com | Haley Kerby

MT. VERNON, Ind. (WFIE) - On Tuesday, a grand opening and ribbon cutting was held at the Indiana Port of Mount Vernon. Officials gathered to celebrate the new railroad. It was built in partnership between Ports of Indiana and OmniTRAX. The Port of Indiana Mount Vernon is part of a complex system that moves goods through the region. “It’s a 1,200 acre port that has various companies involved in energy, agriculture, shipping, logistics and manufacturing,” said CEO of Indiana Ports, Jody Peacock.