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Downtown Evansville Traffic Lights Are Maddening

Jon Prell — Wed, 15 May 2013 01:00:59 +0000

At about 10:30 this morning, I had to run a quick errand to the West side. As I was getting in my car in the WKDQ parking lot at 4th and Walnut, an accident had just occurred there and the intersection was blocked. So, I went a different way and was shocked at how long it took me to just to get out of Downtown!

Guns & Hoses Is Tonight at The Ford Center in Evansville

Jon Prell — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 13:00:41 +0000

Guns & Hoses 6 with 911 Gives Hope is tonight at the Ford Center beginning at 7pm, doors open at 6pm. All the proceeds from the event will be distributed to children's charities in the Evansville area. Guns & Hoses is a charity boxing match between local police officers and fire fighters, which has grown to one of the biggest sporting events in the area.

Evansville Law Enforcement and the EVSC Announce Choose Not to Lose – A New Program to Help Kids Make Better Choices

Jon Prell — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:01:06 +0000

As any parent is well aware, our kids sometimes do not make the best choices, especially at the high school level. Some of their decisions are made based on anything from bullying to peer pressure or just out of the need to fit in. A new program was launched on Monday to help kids make better, more positive choices as they move forward.

Evansville Police Officers Shave Their Heads to Honor Officer Nathan Schroer Who Is Battling Leukemia

Jon Prell — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 19:19:38 +0000

Evansville police officer Nathan Schroer is the very definition of a public servant. Schroer is an 11-year veteran of the EPD and when he is not keeping the streets safe, he is a Pastor at Northwoods Church. Schroer recently received some devastating news, he has been diagnosed with leukemia for the second time. Schroer has [...]

George Jones Will Visit Evansville One Last Time On March 23 at The Centre

Jon Prell — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 05:59:01 +0000

Country music’s two most famous Georges are both embarking on their farewell tours in 2013. George Strait is off and running with his final ‘Cowboy Rides Away’ tour and George Jones is getting ready for his farewell tour that will stop in Evansville on March 23rd at The Centre. After battling some pretty serious health [...]

Evansville's Annual 'Energy for Life Walk' Set for May 4th

Ryan O'Bryan — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:08:06 +0000

The annual event will help raise funds and awareness for those battling Mitochondrial disease, a potentially life-threatening condition that affects the cells ability to produce the required energy needed for the body to function properly. Mitochondria are naturally present in our cells and are often referred to as the “cell’s powerhouse” combining oxygen from the [...]

Do You Know the 5 Ways to Stop a Zombie? Brought to you by Eville Studios

Chris Pearson — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 06:20:10 +0000

Halloween is right around the corner, so what does that mean? ZOMBIES! The walking dead are coming for you whether you like it or not. The real question is are you going to know what to do when they come for you? If your answer is no then don't you worry because we have got you covered! Here are the 5 ways to stop a zombie:

Is the Sewage Smell Around Downtown Evansville Worsening?

Jon Prell — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 16:52:51 +0000

The smell and the complaints about the smell have been around for a long time in Downtown Evansville, but lately it seems like it’s getting worse. I know we have the treatment facility on Waterworks Road, but something just doesn’t pass the smell test… pun intended. I live Downtown near Third and Main and it [...]

First Black Friday 2012 Ads Leaked for Evansville Henderson and Owensboro

Annie Jenkins — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 11:11:49 +0000

Black Friday 2012 will be here in just 41 days (Cyber Monday just 44 days) and already the first Black Friday 2012 ads have been leaked for Evansville Henderson and Owensboro – and we have it! According to Engadget – Sprint will have the Samsung Galaxy S3 for a steal this Black Friday. Post-turkey day [...]

Beautiful Instagram Pictures of Evansville Henderson and Owensboro

Annie Jenkins — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 18:07:00 +0000

Nobody captures the beauty and character of a city like the people that call that place home – just take a look at all the pictures you guys have created with Instagram! The sights of Evansville Henderson and Owensboro are everywhere through Instagram! From old city streets to the abandoned Greyhound Bus Station to a [...]

Is the Evansville City and Vanderburgh County Government Consolidation a Good Idea? [Poll]

Jon Prell — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 15:48:36 +0000

One of the hottest topics right now is the proposed consolidation of Evansville City and Vanderburgh County governments into one body. Both sides have very strong arguments in support of their respective positions on this issue. Advocates for both sides will speak tonight at a public meeting at the C.K. Newsome Center at 6:30pm in Downtown Evansville.

Things to Do This Weekend in the Tri-State

Mike Adams — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 16:07:33 +0000

There is a lot going on this weekend here in the tri-state - Lots of theatre! The 16th Annual Warrick County Summer Musical 'Hairspray' kicks off this Thursday and runs all weekend long at Castle High School, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat premiers on Thursday at Lincoln Amphitheatre, and New Harmony Theatre's production of Pete 'n' Keely begins on Friday

Purina Incredible Dog Team at Buehler's IGA North Park This Saturday

Jon Prell — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 15:00:48 +0000

The Purina Incredible Dog Team will bring their extraordinary, high-flying acrobatics to Evansville’s North Side this Saturday at Buehler’s IGA North Park from 9am-5pm. There will be performances at 9am, 12pm, 3pm and 5pm and admission is absolutely free. This is a high-energy performance set to music where the trainers and their dogs entertain with [...]

Blondes Vs Brunettes Flag Football Game Evansville For Alzheimer's Association

Jon Prell — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 00:05:31 +0000

Country superstar Glen Campbell was in town a couple of weeks ago as part of his “Goodbye Tour” before he permanently retires from music to deal with his progressing Alzheimer’s disease. I mention that to let you know that this Sunday, June 24th is the second annual Blondes vs. Brunettes flag football game at Bosse [...]

Youth Resources Holding Another Give Back Fundraiser At Two Evansville Restaurants Today

Jon Prell — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 18:49:23 +0000

Youth Resources of Southwestern Indiana is holding another 'Give back' fundraiser on today, June 20th at Applebee's Westside location and Gracie's Chinese Restaurant on Hwy 41 North at Booneville-New Harmony Road in front of the Vanderburgh County 4-H Fairgrounds. Applebee's will donate 15% of all lunch, dinner and gift certificate purchases and Gracie's will donate 20% and you don't need any kind of coupon, just mention Youth Resources at the time of purchase and you will be helping in a big way.

Evansville Streets Will Be Alive This Saturday

Jon Prell — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 18:13:15 +0000

If there is one one thing Evansville knows how to do, it's put on a street festival. The city's annual Fall Festival is the second largest street festival in the nation, second only to Mardi Gras. This Saturday, a different kind of street festival will hit Fulton Ave from Maryland to Diamond, the Evansville Streets Alive Festival which will feature tons of activity for all and of course....FOOD!

A League Of Their Own Comes Home To Bosse Field On June 22 [Video]

Jon Prell — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 15:08:48 +0000

2012 marks the 20th anniversary of the motion Picture 'A League of Their Own' which was shot at historic Bosse Field. To commemorate the anniversary, the movie will be shown at Bosse Field on Friday June 22nd at 8pm. Tickets will be $5 for general admission and $8 for box seats to see the movie that has become a sports classic and put Bosse Field on an international stage.

Glen Campbell's Goodbye Tour Will Stop In Evansville This Saturday Night [Video]

Jon Prell — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 08:30:23 +0000

Glen Campbell is currently making his way around the country to say farewell on ‘The Goodbye Tour’ which will stop in Evansville this Saturday night at 8pm at the Centre in Downtown Evansville. Tickets for this historic show are on sale now at the Centre box office, all ticketmaster outlets and www.ticketmaster.com. As a result of Cambell’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis, [...]

Your Guide to ShrinerFest 2012

Mike Adams — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 14:28:33 +0000

ShrinerFest starts today with opening ceremonies starting at 2PM, with food booths and rides opening at noon. Thursday night the beer garden opens at 5PM with the Bobby Clark Band going on at 6:30PM. Friday and Saturday there is plenty for for the whole family with Grand Prix Go-Karts, the Evansville Fire Family, Mike Harvey, [...]

Evansville-Opoly Board Game Is Here In Honor Of Bicentennial

Jon Prell — Wed, 30 May 2012 16:49:02 +0000

I honor of Evansville’s 200th birthday a new board game is available called Evansville-Opoly. It is of course Monopoly that is entirely Evansville themed that highlights the Four Freedom Monument, The Old Post Office, The Coliseum and the Willard Library just to name a few. The price will be $20-$25 depending on where you get it. [...]