14News Chief Meteorologist Jeff Lyons swaps stories with folks at WFIE-TV in Evansville to get an "Inside Look" at what goes on behind the scenes and in the heads of the people who make up the great tradition of the station.
Journalist Leslie Chapman joined 14 News in June and has already covered a wide range of stories. She talks with Jeff about being first on the scene at the big chemical fire in Newburgh and how she navigated a hazardous & potentially explosive scene to get the story.
14 News Sunrise anchor Casie Mason and web producer Aaron Weeks are hosting a new weekly podcast called "What's the Trend". New episodes drop every Friday and cover happenings in the Tri-State at the latest in music, film and pop culture. Casie and Aaron chat with Jeff about their new project and how they hope to grow this podcast to serve both the 14 News and a wider audience as well.
Former 14 News Anchor Beth Sweeney joins Jeff to talk about her work as the Executive Director of the local Red Cross and how the agency functions during disasters. She discusses the role of volunteers in carrying out the mission across the Tri-State and world
Jeff chats with Emma Beck, the newest journalist on the 14 News team. Emma is a graduate of Indiana University and has been with the station since June. In this short time, Emma has tackled a variety of stories and done some anchoring. She talks about balancing life as a newlywed with the pressures of reporting the news.
Former 14 News Anchor and investigative reporter Stefanie Silvey talks with Jeff about her continued work in solving cold cases. Stefanie did extensive coverage of the Heather Teague murder in 1995 and shares her insight of the case and where it stands today. Stefanie also talks about how the internet and improved DNA techniques are helping solve an increasing number of cold cases today.
Former 14News director Marc Scott and Jeff share some laughs and chat about their time as co-hosts of Arc of Evansville's Really Big Show. They also talk about world of streaming and podcasting and plumbing problems. You won't want to miss a minute of this Inside Look.
14 News Anchor Jamee French returns to Inside Look with some life updates and conversation with Jeff Lyons. Jamee talks about fun at the Union County Fair and the tornado that hit her home town earlier this spring.
Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry talks with Jeff about the challenges, rewards and surprises of serving as mayor since 2024, and what she hopes to accomplish in the rest of her first term.
Joe Atkinson currently serves as Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry's communications director. Prior to that, he was a journalist for the Evansville Courier and also taught at UE. Joe shares some of the challenges and rewards of his multifaceted career on Inside Look
14 News producer Kara Mattingly talks with Jeff about the challenges of putting together the news "puzzle" everyday under deadline pressure. Kara is marking 14 years with 14 News, and explains the role of a producer in getting newscasts on the air every day.
Ted and I talked about the impact of summer blockbusters on Hollywood (Looking back at the release of Jaws in 1975).
14 News journalist Liz DeSantis describes herself as an introvert, but she opens up with Jeff Lyons on this week's Inside Look podcast. Liz talks about her years as a reporter at 14 News and how the Tri-State has taught her much about storytelling.
Veteran sports reporter Aaron Hancock talks with Jeff Lyons about his 25-plus years chasing news and sports. Aaron traces his love of sports from his high school days as a Harrison Warrior through college and into the Tri-State television world.
It's been 3 years since Jackie Monroe stepped away from 14 News to devote more time to her twins. Jackie stops by Inside Look to chat with Jeff Lyons about this new chapter in her life and how it has been going, and reminisces about some wild events during her time in TV news
Jordan Yaney began his broadcasting career at 14 News 4 years ago, and has anchored, produced and reported news across the Tri-State. Jordan visits with Jeff Lyons on Inside Look to talk about the next step in his career as he leaves 14News to move back near his roots in central Indiana
Former 14 News Sunrise anchor Dan Katz takes a break from retirement to stop by Inside Look. In the 4 years since he retired, he has been keeping busy as the emcee for the League Champion Thunderbolts hockey team. Dan is also spending a lot of time on the pickleball court. Catch all of his life updates on this week's Inside Look podcast
Jeff chats with WIKY afternoon personality Aaron Santini about his time in the merchant marine on the Great Lakes before his entry into broadcasting. Aaron has worked around the country in radio and has been the Program Director at WIKY for 7 years.
14 News reporter/anchor Haley Kerby has been with the station for 2 years in a variety of positions. She talks with Jeff Lyons about her time here and her big move to Gray's sister station in St. Louis.
Maestro Roger Kalia, music director of the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra, talks music with Jeff and gives an inside look into the world of conducting. Roger wears many hats with the Evansville Philharmonic, and talks about juggling his many roles to keep the music playing.
Steve Bridges is the new President of the University of Southern Indiana. He has the distinction of being the 5th leader of the university and the first alum to serve in that role. He shares his vision for USI with Jeff Lyons on this episode of Inside Look.
Princeton native Casie Mason is the newest member of the 14News family. She co-anchors with Mitch Carter on Sunrise and is also seen on 14News Midday. Casie and Jeff talk about her beginnings in Tri-State TV, her rise in Nashville as an entertainment reporter, and why she left Music City to return to her roots in the Tri-State.
Jay Zimmer is a renaissance man. The veteran broadcaster has done it all: Radio and television newsman, bass player in his own band, published author, restauranteur, stand-up comedian and exterminator. Jay tells all to Jeff Lyons on this week's Inside Look podcast
Indiana Broadcast Hall of Famer Dennis Jon Bailey has been with Diane Douglas on the WIKY morning show for 21 years. His career spans 51 years with gigs all over the country in small stations and major markets. DJB traces his radio life from a small station in Hattiesburg to the Big Time to the Tri-State.
Diane Douglas has been a familiar voice on Tri-State radio for 25 years. She was first on WSTO and joined Dennis Jon Bailey for the WIKY morning show 21 years ago. Diane tells Jeff about some of her zany moments on the air and shares other broadcasting adventures on Inside Look
Jeff visits with former 14 News anchor Ann Komis. Ann worked extensively in Evansville television from the late 1970's until retiring from 14News in 2014. She recounts some of the big stories she covered and all the little moments that made her career meaningful and memorable to a generation of Tri-State viewers