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TANISHA DENISE CAROTHERS

Evansville Council woman arrested on fraud charges

Updated: Feb. 25, 2025 at 5:06 PM CST
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By Jill Lyman
The complaint claims she was not registered to vote in her district for at least 29 days before the election, which is required by Indiana law.

Elections

BURTON SWORN IN AS INDIANA HOUSE DISTRICT 77 REPRESENTATIVE

Former Evansville City Councilman sworn in as state representative

Updated: Nov. 19, 2024 at 3:11 PM CST
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By Aaron Chatman
The ceremony was held Tuesday.

Peace of Mind

Easterseals official provides tips to help with mental health after the election

Easterseals official provides tips to help with mental health after the election

Updated: Nov. 8, 2024 at 6:32 PM CST
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By Jordan Yaney
This week, America elected Donald Trump as the next President. Some are very excited about that. Others are experiencing rising stress and anxiety.

Elections

Republican Rep. Jim Banks wins Indiana’s open U.S. Senate seat, defeating Democrat Valerie McCray

Hoosiers elect Jim Banks to take over senate seat

Updated: Nov. 7, 2024 at 2:57 PM CST
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By Caroline Klapp
Banks called the outcome for this election incredible.

Elections

Historic Jacobsville neighborhood on the cusp of a major transition

From the Tri-State to the governor’s mansion: Jasper reacts to Mike Braun’s win

Updated: Nov. 6, 2024 at 6:55 PM CST
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By Robinson Miles
With over 90% of votes counted, he won his new position by an over 13% margin.

Indiana News

Former Vanderburgh Co. Commission President charged with fraud

Former Vanderburgh Co. Commission President charged with fraud

Updated: Nov. 6, 2024 at 4:43 PM CST
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By Jill Lyman
Detectives say an investigation has shown that approximately $55,000 in funds from the “Shoulders For Commissioner” account was misused by Ben Shoulders.

Elections

Final results for Vanderburgh Co. election are in

Updated: Nov. 6, 2024 at 4:35 PM CST
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By Jordan Yaney
Officials say there were a considerable amount of votes that still needed to be counted after the polls closed.

Elections

Political science expert weighs in on Election Day

Political science expert weighs in on Election Day

Updated: Nov. 5, 2024 at 10:17 PM CST
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By WFIE Staff
He commented on the biggest elections within the Tri-State area.

Elections

Decision 2024

Decision 2024 in the Tri-State

Updated: Nov. 5, 2024 at 9:48 PM CST
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By WFIE Staff
14 News crews have been across the Tri-State.

Elections

FILE - Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., speaks during a Republican Indiana gubernatorial candidate...

Jasper‘s Mike Braun named Indiana’s next Governor

Updated: Nov. 5, 2024 at 8:38 PM CST
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By WFIE Staff
Hoosiers across the state have been deciding who will be the next governor.
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Mayor Watson re-elected for a fourth term

Mayor Watson re-elected for a fourth term

Updated: Nov. 5, 2024 at 7:44 PM CST
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By Liz DeSantis
The race is between Incumbent Tom Watson or Pamela Smith-Wright.

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Who is on the ballot?: Here’s a breakdown for Henderson Co.

Kentucky voters cast their ballots for candidates and controversial amendments

Updated: Nov. 5, 2024 at 6:54 PM CST
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By Isaac Calvert
Voters in Henderson will have three local races to decide on.

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95-year-old Evansville woman casts ballot

95-year-old Evansville woman casts ballot

Updated: Nov. 5, 2024 at 6:39 PM CST
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By Zoriah Cole
Audrey Haggason says she voted for the first time for in 1953 for Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Elections

Election Day is here

Tri-State voters come out in droves

Updated: Nov. 5, 2024 at 6:26 PM CST
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By Robinson Miles
Polls across the Tri-State will close at 6 p.m., and lines have been long all day.

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Voters were out early to cast their vote.

Voters line up to decide on Illinois elections

Updated: Nov. 5, 2024 at 5:45 PM CST
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By WFIE Staff
Voters were out early to cast their vote.

Elections

Who is on the ballot?: Here’s a breakdown for Vanderburgh Co.

Who is on the ballot?: Here’s a breakdown for Vanderburgh Co.

Updated: Nov. 5, 2024 at 7:38 AM CST
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By Monica Watkins
There are several big races across Indiana this year, including Governor, Attorney General, and the U.S. House.

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Multiple schools closed due to Election Day

Multiple schools closed due to Election Day

Updated: Nov. 5, 2024 at 6:43 AM CST
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By Monica Watkins
A reminder for some parents, multiple schools are closed Tuesday due to Election Day.

Elections

27% of registered voters in Henderson County participated in early voting this past weekend.

Record turnout for early-voting in Kentucky, officials prepare for Election Day

Updated: Nov. 4, 2024 at 6:39 PM CST
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By Isaac Calvert
27% of registered voters in Henderson County participated in early voting this past weekend.

Elections

Vanderburgh County early voting numbers surpass 2020

Vanderburgh County early voting numbers surpass 2020

Updated: Nov. 4, 2024 at 6:16 PM CST
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By Jordan Yaney
The final day of early voting brought big crowds with it. That was a consistent theme throughout the election process.

Elections

Need a ride to the polls? City of Evansville offering free bus rides Tuesday

Need a ride to the polls? City of Evansville offering free bus rides Tuesday

Updated: Nov. 4, 2024 at 10:27 AM CST
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By Monica Watkins
Those rides are being offered to any one of the 22 polling places in Evansville

Elections

City of Owensboro offering free transit rides on Election Day, Veterans Day

City of Owensboro offering free transit rides on Election Day, Veterans Day

Updated: Nov. 4, 2024 at 8:27 AM CST
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By Monica Watkins
For those in Owensboro, you will be able to take the bus for free Tuesday and on Veterans Day.

Elections

REMINDER: Monday marks last day for early voting in Evansville

REMINDER: Monday marks last day for early voting in Evansville

Updated: Nov. 4, 2024 at 8:06 AM CST
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By Monica Watkins
If you want to early vote, you don’t have much time.

Kentucky News

A power outage cut the lights during early voting in Hopkins County.

Power outage doesn’t stop Hopkins County voters

Updated: Oct. 31, 2024 at 6:19 PM CDT
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By Jordan Yaney
As people waited to cast their ballots, an unexpected power outage turned off all the lights and machines.

Indiana News

We sat down with all three candidates for Indiana governor, ahead of Election Day.

Indiana Governor candidates pitch to undecided voters

Updated: Oct. 30, 2024 at 6:27 PM CDT
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By Caroline Klapp
or voters on the fence about who they want to become Indiana’s next governor, we asked all three candidates this same question; What would your message be to undecided voters going to the polls?

Elections

Election day is less than a week away and you may notice your phone filling up with text...

Better Business Bureau warns of election scams

Updated: Oct. 30, 2024 at 5:45 PM CDT
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By Kierstin Foote
Election day is less than a week away and you may notice your phone filling up with text messages urging you to donate to a political candidate or even check your voter registration status.

Indiana News

We sat down with all three candidates for Indiana governor, ahead of Election Day.

Candidates for Indiana Governor share top 3 priorities

Updated: Oct. 29, 2024 at 6:31 PM CDT
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By Caroline Klapp
We sat down all three candidates to find out why they believe they are the best person for the job.

Elections

Long lines seen for early voting in the Tri-State

Vanderburgh Co. officials see surge in early voting

Updated: Oct. 25, 2024 at 6:31 PM CDT
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By Robinson Miles
Long lines have been seen for early voting in the Tri-State

Kentucky News

What is Amendment Two?

Decision 2024: Explaining Amendment One & Two on the Kentucky ballot

Updated: Oct. 22, 2024 at 6:59 PM CDT
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By Isaac Calvert
Amendment One on the Kentucky ballot deals with voting rights, whereas Amendment Two deals with school choice and funding.

Elections

Decision 2024

2 weeks left: Who is on the ballot?

Updated: Oct. 22, 2024 at 5:29 AM CDT
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By Haley Kerby
If you aren’t sure what’s listed on your ballot for the 2024 General Election, this is a great time to prepare.

Indiana News

More early voting locations open up across Evansville

More early voting locations open up across Evansville

Updated: Oct. 21, 2024 at 6:28 AM CDT
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By Monica Watkins
Now, McCollough, North Park, Oaklyn and Red Bank Libraries will be opening as early voting locations.

Elections

Hadley Duvall

Campaign ad featuring Owensboro woman shown during Trump town hall

Updated: Oct. 16, 2024 at 3:08 PM CDT
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By Jill Lyman
Hadley Duvall’s testimonial continues to be heard on a national stage.

Elections

Absentee ballot

‘We have never seen this happen’: Clerks point to post office for major delays in ballots

Updated: Oct. 16, 2024 at 12:30 PM CDT
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By Jordan Yaney and Jill Lyman
The clerk says the State Board of Elections has filed a complaint.

Elections

Early voting officially underway in Indiana

Vanderburgh Co. sees large early voting numbers ahead of election

Updated: Oct. 16, 2024 at 7:10 AM CDT
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By Monica Watkins
In the first four days of early voting, 2,500 people came to vote early in person.

Elections

Campaign yard signs

Political sign thefts reported in Jasper

Updated: Oct. 14, 2024 at 1:55 PM CDT
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By WFIE Staff
In Jasper, police say they have gotten several reports of political signs being stolen from private properties.

Elections

Early voting officially starts across Indiana

Early voting officially starts across Indiana

Updated: Oct. 8, 2024 at 5:01 PM CDT
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By Monica Watkins and Isaac Calvert
According to the city of Evansville’s website, early voting starts at 9 a.m. at Central Library.

Elections

Attention Ky., Ind. residents!: Monday marks last day to register to vote

Attention Ky., Ind. residents!: Monday marks last day to register to vote

Updated: Oct. 7, 2024 at 9:11 AM CDT
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By Monica Watkins
Officials say you must register by 4 p.m. to cast your vote in the upcoming election.

Elections

League of Women Voters hosting candidate forum

League of Women Voters hosting candidate forum

Updated: Oct. 3, 2024 at 5:58 PM CDT
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By Jill Lyman
Officials say all candidates for the 8th District of U.S. Congress have been invited to attend.

Elections

Boulware Mission holding mayoral candidate forum in Owensboro

Boulware Mission holds mayoral candidate forum in Owensboro

Updated: Sep. 30, 2024 at 6:13 AM CDT
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By WFIE Staff
It’s set for September 30, at 6 p.m., with Mayor Tom Watson and Commissioner Pam Smith Wright. 

Elections

(From left to right): Mike Braun (R), Jennifer McCormick (D), and Donald Rainwater (L) are set...

Ind. Debate Commission asking voters for questions in Governor’s race

Updated: Sep. 27, 2024 at 12:58 PM CDT
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By WFIE Staff
The Indiana Debate Commission is now accepting questions from Hoosier voters who want to pose questions to Indiana’s three gubernatorial candidates.

Illinois News

After nearly 90 years, historic Mount Carmel pool will be demolished, what’s next?

After nearly 90 years, historic Mount Carmel pool will be demolished, what’s next?

Updated: Sep. 24, 2024 at 6:44 PM CDT
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By Jacee Caldwell
The city pool originally opened in 1938. It was the last pool standing that was part of the Works Progress Administration.

Elections

(From left to right): Mike Braun (R), Jennifer McCormick (D), and Donald Rainwater (L) are set...

Candidates for Ind. Governor lay out education plans

Updated: Sep. 17, 2024 at 5:02 PM CDT
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By WFIE Staff
Mike Braun and Jennifer McCormick have plans for education in Indiana

Elections

Senator Mitch McConnell in Owensboro

Senator Mitch McConnell speaks in Owensboro

Updated: Aug. 29, 2024 at 2:19 PM CDT
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By Jordan Yaney and Jill Lyman
Senator McConnell spoke of issues of importance to the Commonwealth and the nation.

Elections

Gov. Beshear gets choked up when asked about family’s reaction to VP consideration

Gov. Beshear gets choked up when asked about family’s reaction to VP consideration

Updated: Jul. 25, 2024 at 4:44 PM CDT
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By Jill Lyman
Governor Beshear chuckled at the question at first, then went on to share that his family has always been behind him,

Political

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to historically Black sorority in Indianapolis

Vice President Kamala Harris addresses historically Black sorority in Indianapolis

Updated: Jul. 24, 2024 at 9:29 AM CDT
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By WFIE Staff and Jacee Caldwell
VP Harris is now making her way to Indianapolis Wednesday morning to address the historically Black sorority Zeta Phi Beta.

Kentucky News

Beshear VP Speculation

KY Gov. Andy Beshear addresses rumors he’ll join Harris ticket at Vice President

Updated: Jul. 22, 2024 at 10:44 PM CDT
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By Liz DeSantis
The former Daviess Co, Democratic Party Chair says it’s no surprise that Beshear is a contender.

Elections

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the 30th Essence Festival in New Orleans.

Kamala Harris to visit Indianapolis Wednesday for Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Grand Boulé

Updated: Jul. 22, 2024 at 12:40 PM CDT
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By Corryn Brock
Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Indianapolis on Wednesday to attend Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.’s Grand Boulé.

Elections

El candidato presidencial republicano Donald Trump, y el candidato republicano a la...

Trump running mate JD Vance coming to Fort Wayne Wednesday for fundraising event

Updated: Jul. 17, 2024 at 3:28 PM CDT
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By Jazlynn Bebout
JD Vance is coming to Fort Wayne for a fundraising reception on July 24, organized by local GOP contributor Bill Bean.

Elections

‘It is really strict’: Local leaders talk heightened security at RNC

‘It is really strict’: Local leaders talk heightened security at RNC

Updated: Jul. 16, 2024 at 6:27 PM CDT
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By Jordan Yaney
The Republican National Convention continues Tuesday, once again under heightened security following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.

Elections

Josh Barnett

New school board member appointed to replace Amy Word

Updated: Jul. 16, 2024 at 8:54 AM CDT
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By Jill Lyman
Secretary Mike Duckworth confirms the board appointed Josh Barnett at their meeting Monday night.

Elections

Jennifer McCormick

Jennifer McCormick announces running mate for Lt. Governor

Updated: Jun. 20, 2024 at 3:15 PM CDT
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By WFIE Staff
His name will be submitted for nomination as Lieutenant Governor at the 2024 Indiana Democratic Party State Convention
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