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The American Heritage riverboat cruise ship docked on the shore of Evansville's Ohio River on Monday. Visit Evansville and American Cruise Lines previously announced the return of cruise ships to Evansville, and the American Heritage was the first to arrive on Monday. The American Heritage is a classic newly-renovated paddlewheeler,...

If you are looking for a fun and exciting job, Holiday World might just have that opportunity. Officials with the park are seeking 50 team members during a hiring event this Sunday from 10:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. It's set to happen in the Holiday World Human Resources lobby to...

Multiple agencies are currently working through the aftermath of a massive explosion that happened in Evansville, Indiana on Wednesday. Central Dispatch says the first call reporting the explosion came in around 12:58 p.m. on Wednesday. The incident happened in the area of North Weinbach Avenue and Bellaire Avenue. Officials say...

Officials with the Warrick County School Corporation have announced some safety changes for the district ahead of the 2022-2023 school year. A letter sent out addressing parents, students, and staff, outlines the changes moving forward as the district's 10,000+ students head back to class. At the start of this school...

Official with Deaconess Health System say they're offering new employment opportunities job seekers, including those who may have extra time now that kids are heading back to class. Deaconess will be hosting a "Back-to-School Job Fair" on Tuesday in two different time blocks: first from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.,...

The Vanderburgh County Coroner's Office confirms three people have died as the result of a large explosion in Evansville, Indiana on Wednesday. The coroner's office says that more details will be released on the victims at a later time. The explosion happened around 1 p.m. on Wednesday in the area...

Many students in Daviess County, Kentucky, will be heading back to class later than originally planned. The Daviess County Public Schools district announced late Tuesday evening that the start of the school year has been pushed back by a couple of days. The district says a major software issue prevents...

The Evansville Merit Commission recently awarded two citizens the "Outstanding Citizens Award" for their assistance during two critical runs. The two citizens who received the awards on Monday were Alejandro Ramirez-Zavala and Diana Koester. According to police, Ramirez-Zavala was awarded for taking quick action during a crash that happened outside...

The American Red Cross set up camp at Vogel Elementary and provided assistance to families affected by Wednesday's explosion that left several homes damaged. Executive Director of the South West Chapter of the American Red Cross, Beth Sweeney, said over a dozen families stopped by Wednesday evening to receive assistance and help.

Evansville Water and Sewer Utility says nearly 2,000 customers have been approved for the Bill Relief Program that launched in July, and that applications are still open. Nearly 2,000 Evansville water customers approved for monthly bill relief program so far. Evansville Water and Sewer Utility says nearly 2,000 customers have...

44 Sports Anchor Ben Thomas with another 44Blitz Preview with the Boonville Pioneers. Looking to rebound from a tough season, the Pioneers look to get back to their winning ways.

The community will have a chance to send off members of the Indiana National Guard on Tuesday in Evansville. Approximately 300 Indiana National Guard soldiers with 1st Battalion, 163rd Field Artillery, headquartered in Evansville, will have a ceremony at Christian Fellowship Church. The soldiers will head to Iraq to help...

Owensboro Catholic Schools say students will need to find their own way to and from school on Wednesday. This comes after Daviess County Public schools issued a set back to their first day of school due to a software issue in a new transportation routing system. There is no word...

A new partnership aims to bring high-speed internet services to rural areas of western Kentucky. Officials with Kenergy said Tuesday that the utility was partnering with the internet service provider "Conexon Connect" to bring world-class internet service to multiple counties in our western Kentucky area. Communities that will be able...

The Vanderburgh County Coroner's Office has released the identity of a man who was shot and killed in Evansville, Indiana on Tuesday. The coroner's office says the victim of Tuesday morning's shooting was 19-year-old Tel’Majae Caimron McGee of Evansville. Police said the shooting happened just before 3 a.m. Tuesday...

A portion of Petersburg Road off of Highway 41 in Vanderburgh County will be closed for several hours Wednesday. The Vanderburgh County Highway Department says Petersburg Road will be closed from Highway 41 to Greendale Drive. Transportation officials say the road is being closed to all traffic except for emergency...

Police in Evansville, Indiana, say two suspects were possibly involved in the Tuesday night murder of a 35-year-old man. The Evansville Police Department's officers were called to a shooting at a home in the area of East Mulberry Street and South Kentucky Avenue around 9:45 p.m. on Tuesday night. Arriving...

An Evansville man was arrested and charged with neglect after police say a child was found alone and crying. The Evansville Police Department says an investigation started Sunday around 6:30 p.m. According to police, it started after a woman called 911 and said she was outside an apartment complex near...

44News Reporter Valerie Lyons speaks with a local man LIVE near the scene of an explosion that wiped out four homes in Evansville. 39 homes damaged, 4 destroyed in Evansville explosion. As of around 4 p.m. Wednesday authorities confirmed that three lives were lost as a result of the incident.

More than 100 firearms related to criminal investigations have been seized in Owensboro, Kentucky, so far this year, according to police. The Owensboro Police Department says it has seized more than 120 guns related to criminal investigations so far in 2022, resulting in numerous charges. According to OPD, more than...