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Would a Government Passed Smoking Ban in Duplexes and Apartments Be Going Too Far?

Jon Prell — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 02:00:58 +0000

Evansville’s smoking ban in bars and restaurants, coupled with casino Aztar’s exemption from the ban is an ongoing controversy. It seems that smoking bans are extending further and further and could be extending to your homes, thanks to a new ban in California that prohibits smoking in condominiums, duplexes, apartments and other multi-family homes. Recently, [...]

Injunction Could Block Evansville Smoking Ban

Jon Prell — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 18:18:13 +0000

On February 13th, the Evansville City Council passed a smoking ban that included restaurants, bars and clubs which is scheduled to take effect April 1. It was determined the gaming floor at Casino Aztar would be exempt from the ban which had many crying foul. Local attorneys, Les Shively and Charlie Berger filed challenges against the [...]

Top Ten Rejected Ideas For Roberts Stadium

Eric Cornish — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:37:19 +0000

This week Evansville Mayor, Lloyd Winnecke's task force looked over 600 different suggestions for the use of Roberts Stadium. They are now in the process of taking the public input and helping the mayor decide the fate of the building and the grounds it occupies. Now, from the home office in Nebo, KY...it's the Top 10 Rejected Ideas for Roberts Stadium!

Casino Aztar Excluded From Evansville Smoking Ban – Fair Or Unfair [Poll]

Jon Prell — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:45:19 +0000

The recently passed Evansville smoking ban excludes Casino Aztar. The smoking ban has been a hot button issue all over the country, not just here in Evansville. The big debate has been centered around bars and restaurants and many businesses have designated non-smoking areas, but because of the potential health risks of second-hand smoke, many feel it should be banned completely.

Evansville Smoking Ban Could Get A Lot Tighter – Fair Or Unfair? [Poll]

Jon Prell — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:19:57 +0000

Evansville’s existing smoking ordinance could get a lot tighter as a result of an ordinance that will be introduced to the City Council tonight. Both sides will be represented tonight by representatives of Casino Aztar and the local Smoke Free initiative. At odds is the issue of exemptions and whether or not bars, restaurants and casinos should [...]