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• One Dead in Evansville Shooting; Suspect at Large May 26, 2020
  The Evansville Police Department (EPD) is searching for a suspect in a fatal shooting incident that took place early Tuesday morning in Evansville, Indiana. Around 1:15 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26, EPD Officers responded to the 100 block of West Oregon St. in Evansville, Indiana, in reference to a shots-fired call. According to the caller, […]
• Families Honor Fallen Heroes May 25, 2020
  The Tri-State is finding ways to honor our veterans and those killed while serving our country. The Goodloe family is gathering near where their father was recently laid to rest. “Robert Goodloe Senior was a hero and a wonderful man,” says Robert Goodloe Junior as he reflects on his father’s life. “I got to see […]
• Gyms Reopening in Phases May 25, 2020
  Gyms across the Hoosier state turned on the lights Sunday. This means Bob’s Gym members and others can finally get back into their fitness routine. Jim Young and his family are looking to add a new routine signing up at the YMCA in downtown Evansville. “Because I don’t think people do enough as a family. […]
• One Person Dead Following Crash in Evansville May 25, 2020
  A crash in Evansville has claimed the life of one person. The crash happened at the intersection of Boeke and Lincoln Ave. Evansville Dispatch says the call came around 9 a.m. Monday Not a lot of details are being released at this time. Stay with 44News on-air and online for updates.         […]
• Cemeteries Change Memorial Day Services Amid Pandemic May 25, 2020
  Many gather yearly for Memorial Day services to honor those who have fought to protect this country and while there are several restrictions in place due to COVID-19, many local cemeteries will still be open for people to pay their respects safely. At Oak Hill Cemetery in Evansville, Veterans will gather at 11 a.m. for […]
• Locals Participate in ‘Taps Across America’ for Memorial Day May 25, 2020
  For this Memorial Day, celebrations are taking a different form this year due to the pandemic with picnics, parades, and services canceled. People across the country are participating in ‘Taps Across America’ sounding the salute from their front lawns, porches, and driveways at 3p.m. Monday. One Owensboro resident says he’ll be playing in honor of […]
• Catholic Diocese of Evansville Holds First Weekend in-Person Service in Months May 25, 2020
  In the River City, churchgoers were able to attend their weekend services once again as some places of worship reopened their doors. On Sunday, parishioners of St. Benedict Cathedral celebrated weekend mass publicly for the first time since March. “As a Priest, it was a joy to be able to celebrate publicly with the congregation […]
• Bars and Restaurants Continue Reopening Process: May 24, 2020
  Bars and Restaurants in the area are continuing to reopen and enforce social distancing in establishments as part of the state’s back on track plan.
• ISDH: 12 New COVID-19 Deaths Reported Across the State May 24, 2020
  On Sunday, the Indiana State Department of Health announced 487 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing. This brings the total number of Indiana residents known to have the coronavirus to 31,376. A total of 1,824 Hoosiers are confirmed to have died from COVID-19, an increase of 12 over the previous day. In […]
• Paramedic Matt Kohl Is This Week’s Hometown Hero May 24, 2020
  They are the first responders who are at the scene, helping save lives in our community. “Your day could be three or four runs, it could be 12 to 14, so you really don’t know what you’re walking into at any given moment,” says Matthew Kohl, Paramedic. “Our job is not to panic. Usually when […]
• ISDH: 21 New COVID-19 Deaths Reported Across the State May 23, 2020
  On Saturday, the Indiana State Department of Health announced 513 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing. This brings the total number of Indiana residents known to have the coronavirus to 30,901. A total of 1,812 Hoosiers are confirmed to have died from COVID-19, an increase of 21 over the previous day. In […]
• Crowds Gather Amid Memorial Day Weekend May 23, 2020
  Health officials are sounding the alarm about a potential rise in COVID-19 cases as Memorial Day weekend brings people together. This is the second weekend in Indiana people can have a night on the town, and those along Franklin Street are taking advantage of it. “Oh, yeah, I’m here with a lot of friends. All […]
• Former UE Star and Utah Jazz Coaching Legend Jerry Sloan Dies May 22, 2020
  Former Evansville star and Utah Jazz coaching legend Jerry Sloan passed away Friday morning, due to complications from Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia at the age of 78. Sloan was an all-state player at McLeansboro High School in Illinois before heading to the Aces from 1962 to 1965. After a very successful campaign with […]
• Downtown Evansville Small Business Saturday Scheduled for May 30 May 22, 2020
  On Saturday, May 30, “Spring Small Business Saturday” will be hosted by the Downtown Evansville Economic Improvement District (EID), where participants can enjoy a number of different offers and attractions while supporting small Evansville businesses. Downtown Evansville stores and restaurants will be open and offering specials throughout the day on May 30. Individual stores will […]
• Portions of Evansville Parks Opening Up May 22, 2020
  Gov. Eric Holcomb fast-tracked a part of his plan to open more sectors of the state. Basketball, tennis and pickleball courts can open back up May 22nd. That’s a couple days sooner than originally planned. But that will not include playgrounds. In Evansville, the city’s Department of Parks and Recreation is starting to get the […]