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Indiana’s Washington Square Mall Covered By a Black Tarp: Seeking Answers
There have been rumblings of some construction inside Washington Square Mall, so my investigation continues. That is a question a lot of folks are asking on social media and in the NextDoor app. I stopped in and asked a few questions, but I didn't leave with any solid answers. Multiple...
Just days away: Vanderburgh County Fair preparations underway
VANDERBURGH COUNTY, Ind. (WEHT) — The Vanderburgh County Fairgrounds are almost ready as the county fair is just days away. Since Wednesday, organizers have been at the fairgrounds preparing for a wide range of activities, including a motocross race scheduled for Monday. Vanderburgh County Fair staff members say they expect 40,000 to 50,000 people at […]
New pickleball facility opening in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Local pickleball players will soon have another option for year round games. 3rd Shot Pickleball will soon be opening in the former Evansville Basketball Academy building on Kotter Drive. The eastside facility will have eight pickleball courts, state of the art lighting, a party room, along...
Evansville residents asked to share opinions through community survey
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Community members in Evansville are being asked to share their opinions on. Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry asked River City residents to participate in the "City of Evansville Community Survey" on Friday. According to the mayor, feedback from the community will help build the city's Strategic...
Evansville, Welborn Baptist Foundation to apply for $20 million federal grant to build a low-emission transportation system
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Evansville is one step closer to launching a low-emission transportation project spanning all corners of the city. Project leaders from the Evansville Climate Collaborative envision — what they call — a clean transportation system that is accessible to everyone. To make the dream a reality, Evansville will partner with the Welborn […]
“IS IT TRUE” JULY 18. 2024
We hope that today’s IS IT TRUE provokes honest and open dialogue concerning issues that we, as responsible citizens of this community, need to address rationally and responsibly. City-County Observer Comment Policy. Be kind to people. No personal attacks or harassment will be tolerated and will be removed from...
In Evansville, Indiana, several initiatives and programs are specifically designed to support Haitian immigrants
In Evansville, Indiana, several initiatives and programs are specifically designed to support Haitian immigrants. In Evansville, Indiana, several initiatives and programs are specifically designed to support Haitian immigrants with employment and housing. Here are some key organizations and their services:. Haitian Center of Evansville. The Haitian Center of Evansville is...
“It’s been a nightmare:” Friday tech outage affects life in Evansville and beyond
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — The giant tech outage Friday morning was felt here in the Tri-State. The cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike says an update affected customers using Microsoft Windows. Some computer systems went down across the country, and it caused some frustration at Evansville Regional Airport and beyond. People in Evansville are feeling the outages, especially […]
Did You Know Evansville’s Haunted Library Inspired a Children’s Book?
The ghostly lady that haunts Willard Library was the inspiration behind a super cute book. Located on First Avenue in Evansville sits a gorgeous Victorian gothic-style building that we know as Willard Library. Willard Library is one of the first public libraries opened in the state of Indiana. Of course, this library is well known for residing in a beautiful and historic building, but it's also well known for being home to Evansville's most notorious ghost, the Grey Lady.
New visual enhancements coming to the Ford Center
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – Your next trip to the Ford Center could be bigger and brighter as work is underway to install brand new high-definition video screens inside the arena. “If you’ve been here before, you’re going to notice it,” says Scott Schoenike, Executive Director for the Ford Center and Victory Theatre. It’s a case […]
New scoreboard, video displays coming to Evansville's Ford Center
EVANSVILLE — The Ford Center's plan for adding a new scoreboard to the arena in 2024 is underway. Daktronics, a Brookings, South Dakota, business, announced in a news release Wednesday that the company had been selected to create 20 LED displays totaling more than 3,000 square feet for the Ford Center.
Smoke Testing Scheduled on Evansville’s East Side
Smoke Testing Scheduled on Evansville’s East Side. Over 2,000 properties are within the smoke-testing area. (Evansville, Ind.) – From July through early September, Evansville Water and Sewer Utility (EWSU) is partnering with Wessler Engineering to conduct smoke testing and sewer line inspections in several neighborhoods on Evansville’s East Side. The smoke testing is expected to continue for approximately 6-to-8 weeks, weather permitting.
EVPL celebrates summer with community resource fair
Some people in Evansville learned what resources are available to them on Friday, thanks to the Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library's community resource fair. Organizations gathered in Howell Park to educate and empower the community, and people even picked up some free goodies.
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