Brady Williams

Reporter

Evansville, Indiana

Brady started working for 14 News in November 2020.

He works as a multimedia journalist reporting on the news that matters most.

Before moving to Evansville, he earned a master's degree in Broadcast and Digital Journalism from Syracuse University. Before that, he earned a bachelor of science in natural science with a chem minor from Daemen College. He's excited to use those analytical skills to serve his new home in the Tri State.

A native Western New Yorker, Brady spends most Sundays frantically cheering for the Buffalo Bills. When he's not doing that, he's usually playing piano or trying new recipes.

National

Authorities rule fatal Weinbach Ave. house explosion ‘accidental’

Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 8:55 PM CDT

By Jordan Yaney , Mitchell Carter and Brady Williams

The Indiana State Fire Marshal has ruled that the cause of Aug. 10th’s house explosion on Weinbach Avenue was accidental.

National

Officials: 3 people dead, 39 homes damaged after house explosion in Evansville

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 10:58 PM CDT

By Keaton Eberly , Jordan Yaney and Brady Williams

Authorities confirm that three people are dead following a house explosion that occurred on Weinbach Avenue in Evansville on Wednesday afternoon.

News

Massive fire breaks out at old lumber yard in Carmi

Updated: Jul. 4, 2022 at 6:04 AM CDT

By Jill Lyman and Brady Williams

City leaders in Carmi, Illinois, say a large section of town was without power for several hours Saturday.

National

2 men die after falling into drainage collection system

Updated: Jun. 8, 2022 at 11:30 AM CDT

By Brady Williams, Monica Watkins and Debra Worley

Officials said toxic fumes and cramped conditions made the recovery efforts difficult.

National

Evansville area law enforcement recount where Alabama fugitives were leading up to their arrest

Updated: May. 10, 2022 at 12:16 PM CDT

By Monica Watkins, Brady Williams and Lesya Feinstein

The 10-day nationwide manhunt for Alabama capital murder suspect and a former corrections officer has finally come to a close in Evansville, Indiana.

Heartland Votes

Gov. Beshear signs bill potentially allowing Ky. students access to days off for mental health

Updated: Apr. 22, 2022 at 10:21 PM CDT

By Brady Williams and Monica Watkins

The new law states that it will allow public schools in Kentucky to provide children with excused absences for reasons involving their mental health or behavior.

News

Illinois oil production likely to increase amid Russian sanctions

Updated: Mar. 16, 2022 at 5:44 PM CDT

By Brady Williams

As Russian attacks continue against Ukraine, oil prices are soaring.

News

FEMA registration deadline approaching for Ky. storm survivors

Updated: Feb. 7, 2022 at 5:43 PM CST

By Monica Watkins and Brady Williams

Officials say Kentucky residents affected by the deadly storms have until Friday, February 11 to register.

News

Community gathers at visitation service to honor Deputy Sean Riley

Updated: Jan. 3, 2022 at 5:32 AM CST

By 14 News Staff and Brady Williams

Officials are asking for the community to show their support by lining the procession route.

News

Tornado survivors find shelter at Pennyrile State Park

Updated: Dec. 14, 2021 at 9:33 PM CST

By Brady Williams

Over a hundred people have found shelter at Pennyrile State Park after tornadoes ravaged their homes.

Kentucky-Tennessee

Dawson Springs residents find hope in each other after tornado

Updated: Dec. 13, 2021 at 11:02 PM CST

By Brady Williams

On Monday, many Dawson Springs residents were forced to shift their focus from shock to action, as recovery efforts after a massive tornado are now underway.

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