Jessica Costello

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Jessica Costello

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — 100 times more potent than morphine and 50 times more potent than heroin. Fentanyl is a potent-synthetic opioid drug approved by the FDA for use as pain relief, but more times than now, gets into the wrong hands. Eyewitness News’ Jessica Costello sits down with Michael Gannon, from the DEA in Indianapolis, for a “potent” conversation about fentanyl epidemic. Check out the video player above for the full interview. AdvertisementCopyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc.

1 month ago | tristatehomepage.com | Jessica Costello |Isaiah Calalang

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1 month ago | tristatehomepage.com | Jessica Costello |Isaiah Calalang

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Inside the Evansville Police Department, hundreds of men and women have taken an oath to uphold the law and serve the community. But one woman is leading the charge in how to be much more than just a badge and uniform. Taylor Merriss, EPD’s Special Project’s Coordinator, has been with the department for nearly a decade. As a Bosse High School and University of Southern Indiana alumna, Merriss always knew she wanted to be in law enforcement.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Jessica Costello

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Inside the Evansville Police Department, hundreds of men and women have taken an oath to uphold the law and serve the community. But one woman is leading the charge in how to be much more than just a badge and uniform. Taylor Merriss, EPD’s Special Project’s Coordinator, has been with the department for nearly a decade. As a Bosse High School and University of Southern Indiana alumna, Merriss always knew she wanted to be in law enforcement.

Oct 22, 2024 | tristatehomepage.com | Jessica Costello |Isaiah Calalang

MOUNTAIN CITY, Tn. — In 2021, a deadly tornado tore through parts of Western Kentucky, destroying communities and taking lives. Years later, Hurricane Helene ravaged parts of the southeast including a small mountain city community around East Tennessee. After a disaster of their own, a familiar helping hand was extended. Eyewitness News Jessica Costello traveled to the Mountain City area with a Union County Ministry that wanted to help the same people who helped Western Kentucky in 2021.