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OVC adds men's soccer as championship sport
14news.com...Four OVC institutions currently field men's soccer teams: Eastern Illinois, Lindenwood, SIUE and Southern Indiana.... ...In addition, Chicago State, Houston Christian, Incarnate Word and Liberty have accepted an invitation to join the Conference as affiliate members... ..."It is exciting to be able to start a sport from scratch," said OVC Commissioner Beth DeBauche.... ...The OVC becomes the 24th Division I Conference to sponsor the sport of men's soccer and will receive an automatic qualifier to the NCAA Championship...

Reitz High School band and color guard perform at Disney's Magic Kingdom
14news.com...Reitz High School band and color guard perform at Disney's Magic Kingdom. EVANSVILLE, Ind.... ...The Reitz High School Mighty Panther Band and Color Guard performed Tuesday at Disney's Magic Kingdom.... ...The band will travel back to Evansville at the end of the week....

Penguins and birds are back outside at Mesker Park
14news.com...Penguins and birds are back outside at Mesker Park. EVANSVILLE, Ind.... ...(WFIE) - The penguins and other birds will be back outside at Mesker Park starting Wednesday....

DNA match solves more than 20 year old case in Owensboro
14news.com...(WFIE) - The Owensboro Police Department says a DNA match has solved a 28-year-old cold case.... ...Indiana State Police was contacted and asked to reopen their case and to retest the DNA which developed a potential suspect.... ...Two days later, the Brookford Police Department in North Carolina served an OPD warrant on 59-year-old Robert Shelton. ... ...Shelton is facing kidnapping and sexual abuse charges. He also faces charges of rape from ISP in connection to the cold case....

City of Owensboro closing application window for COVID-19 rental assistance
14news.com...City of Owensboro closing application window for COVID-19 rental assistance. OWENSBORO, Ky.... ...(WFIE) - The City of Owensboro announced they will be closing the application window for the first round of COVID-19 rental assistance on March 31... ...The press release states these assistance funds are available to people and businesses through the federal CARES act, which Congress approved in...

Indiana/Kentucky flags fly at half staff for Nashville shooting victims
14news.com...Indiana/Kentucky flags fly at half staff for Nashville shooting victims. INDIANA/KENTUCKY.... ...(WFIE) - Right now in the Tri-State, the impact of the Nashville school shooting can be felt....

Evansville mental health official speaks on Nashville shooting; how to talk to your child
14news.com...Lynn Kyle, the executive director of Lampion Center, says to take a deep breath and support your child.... ...EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The tragic school shooting in Nashville is bringing concern back into focus for many families here in the Tri-State.... ...something like, when scary things happen, we need to be with people that are close to us, so I'm here for you, your school is here for you," says Kyle... ...Of course these situations aren't only stressful for the child, but parents carry stress as well, which is why Kyle says parents should take time...

Hearing-impaired woman may sue after Texas airport arrest, breaking arm in jail
14news.com...AUSTIN, Texas (KEYE) - A hearing-impaired woman may be suing the city of Austin, Texas, and the Travis County Sheriff's office.... ...The 71-year-old Florida woman was at the Austin airport waiting for her connecting flight, but she didn't hear that the gate had changed and missed... ...said Rebecca Webber, a civil rights attorney.... ...McGee was issued a new ticket on Alaska Airlines....

Death investigation underway near Oakland City hotel
14news.com...Indiana State Police confirm there is a death investigation underway. We"ll keep you updated.... ...Death investigation underway near Oakland City hotel. OAKLAND CITY, Ind....

Owensboro woman critically hurt during Nashville shooting
14news.com...by a Metro Nashville Police sergeant, the police department said in a news release. 14 News has confirmed the mother is from Owensboro.... ...Police said the suspect, 54-year-old Jeffrey Carlson, fatally shot himself under the chin at 5:28 p.m. as he was confronted by West Precinct Sergeant... ...Medical Center, according to Metro Police.... ...Due to Hunnicutt firing his weapon, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is leading the investigation into Carlson's death....