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Franklin Street "Dishcrawl" on July 9th a Pub Crawl for Food Lovers

Ryan O'Bryan — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:00:36 +0000

The San Jose-based start-up, “Dishcrawl” is bringing their unique event to the most popular street on Evansville’s west side. What is “Dishcrawl”? According to Evansville Dishcrawl Ambassador, Michael Armanno, the event looks to create “dining experiences and events to satisfy anyone’s craving…to show food lovers the best dishes in local restaurants”, and to introduce people “to the [...]

Indiana State Trooper Shot and Injured in Montgomery

Johnny Kincaid — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:43:06 +0000

An Indiana State Trooper was shot multiple times this afternoon while responding to a robbery at a gun shop in Montgomery. Trooper Jarrod Lents is being treated at Deaconess Hospital at Evansville for nonlife-threatening injuries. State Police say that Lents responded to a report of a robbery in progress at Black Oak Armaments Gun Shop [...]

Jagged Edge at the Victory [Photos]

Ashley Sollars — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 01:00:20 +0000

Check out pics from tonight's Jagged Edge concert and hashtag yours with #JaggedEdgeKISS on Instagram!

#KatsTats – This Weeks Favorite Tattoos [PHOTOS]

Kat Mykals — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:05:51 +0000

Take a look at this weeks edition of #KatsTats and find out who’s winning cool stuff from the KISS-FM Prize Closet! I have received some really incredible tattoo photos through Instagram with the hashtag #KatsTats and I am so excited to share them with you! Take a look at a few of my favorites and [...]

7th Annual Colon Screening for Life 5K Run/Walk Scheduled for Saturday in Evansville

Ryan O'Bryan — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 19:00:35 +0000

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Events like this Saturday’s Colon Screening for Life 5K look to put and end to that. Unfortunately, colorectal cancer is something I’m all too familiar with as my wife has an uncle who was diagnosed with the disease a few years [...]

Kitten Special This Week Only at the Warrick Humane Society

Ashley Sollars — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 19:00:01 +0000

There has been a mathematical equation on the loose that one cat can produce 40,000 offspring in a matter of a few years. That is a little extreme (see the video below) but there is a staggering amount of kittens being born right here in the tri-state. Shelters are overrun with cats and kittens and [...]

When Should I Enroll My Child in Evansville Public Schools?

Ashley Sollars — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:29:12 +0000

In an tweet today, the EVSC mentioned that new student enrollment would take place in of August 2013 which means, you can sit back and enjoy the rest of your summer! More details can be found here.

Evansville's Check Into Cash Bringing the 'Cashdales' to Town

Ryan O'Bryan — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 20:00:40 +0000

Standing at over six feet tall, and weighing in at over 2,000 pounds each, these majestic animals will be on display at various Check Into Cash locations in Evansville June 11th – 13th. The horses are two of the eight members of the 2010 World Championship Team, have appeared in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade [...]

Gas Prices Jump to Over $4 Per Gallon in Parts of Evansville

Ryan O'Bryan — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:00:34 +0000

If you didn’t top of your tank on Wednesday, you may be in for a shock at the pump today. Gas prices in Evansville for regular gas checked in Thursday morning between $3.73 on the low end and as much as $4.24 at one gas station, averaging out to roughly $3.98 according to the Gas [...]

Come See the Otters and the Air Force X-1 Mustang Supercar Tonight at Bosse Field

Bobby G. — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 17:00:04 +0000

The Evansville Otters are back in town, kicking off a 5-day, 6-game home stand tonight at Bosse Field. Recruiters from the U.S. Air Force will be there too, tonight and tomorrow, showing off their X-1 Mustang Supercar. Believe me, you’ll want to see this! Project Supercar is used by recruiters to demonstrate that a kid’s’ [...]

#KatsTats – This Weeks Favorite Tattoos [PHOTOS]

Kat Mykals — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 15:15:36 +0000

I asked and once again, the ladies of the Tristate delivered! Take a look at this weeks edition of #KatsTats! The tattoo photos have started rolling in, and I have to say that I am loving the ink that the Tristate is wearing! I have received some really beautiful, artful, and fun photos through Instagram [...]

Learn More About Police Work with Evansville Police Department's Citizen Academy

Ryan O'Bryan — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 23:30:38 +0000

In an effort to give the public a better understanding of how they operate, the Evansville Police Department is giving residents an opportunity to learn more about their inner workings. Since taking over as Chief in 2011, Billy Bolin has made it a priority to change the perception of the police department by the public; [...]

'We Are Evansville' Community Video Shoot CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN!

Ashley Sollars — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 13:50:02 +0000

The We Are Evansville group planned to do a community video and picture on Evansville’s Riverfront today: this has been cancelled due to rain!! We Are Evansville was started by a group of students with the mission to “promote and celebrate all things that define Evansville.”

Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana Presenting 'Art in the Park' – UPDATE Event Moved to Sunday

Ryan O'Bryan — Fri, 31 May 2013 16:02:05 +0000

The free event will take place on Sunday, June 2st, 2013 from 11am – 4pm at the Boy Scouts Eykamp Center next to the American Red Cross on the Lloyd Expressway. Presented by The Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana, the Evansville Courier and Press, Deaconess, Old National Bank, and St. Mary’s, “Art in the Park” [...]

Today is 'We Are Evansville' Community Pride Day – What Are You Proud Of?

Bobby G. — Fri, 31 May 2013 11:00:52 +0000

Mayor Lloyd Winnecke has declared today at ‘We Are Evansville’ Community Pride Day and the entire month of June as ‘We Are Evansville‘ month. That being said, we want to know what makes you proud of Evansville? What the video below to find out more about Mayor Winnecke’s declaration. Now, if you would be so [...]

East Bound I-164 at Riverside Drive to Reopen Friday

Ryan O'Bryan — Thu, 30 May 2013 23:30:17 +0000

Motorists looking to hop on the I-164 East bypass from downtown Evansville will get the opportunity to do so once again on Friday after weeks of construction closed the roadway to traffic. To be completely honest, I’m not sure why construction was taking place. According to Fake Lloyd Winnecke on Twitter, a “Megagopher” had burrowed [...]

Help the Evansville Boys & Girls Club by Enjoying Buffalo Wings on Friday! [Printable Voucher]

Josh — Thu, 30 May 2013 21:22:12 +0000

What if I told you that you could help out a local charity simply by enjoying a lunch at your local Buffalo Wild Wings? In an effort to support the Evansville Boys & Girls Club BWW has begun their “Eat Wings. Raise Funds.” program Friday, May 31st 2013. The event will continue to run bi-weekly [...]

10th Annual Evening on the River in Evansville to go on as Planned

Ashley Sollars — Thu, 30 May 2013 21:17:47 +0000

The 10th annual Evening on the River event will go on, rain or shine. In the event of rain late in the day on Friday, the majority of the event will be moved inside the Old National Bank Atrium. We will continue to have our great food vendors and live and silent auction and will also [...]

'We Are Evansville' Needs Volunteers for Video Shoot Celebrating Evansville Community

Ryan O'Bryan — Thu, 30 May 2013 21:00:02 +0000

Show your civic pride and be a part of the ‘We Are Evansville’ video and photo shoot at the Four Freedoms Monument this Saturday at 11:00am. ‘We Are Evansville’ formed earlier this year by a group of USI students looking to remind the public why Evansville is a great place to live, work, and raise [...]

It Came From Evansville Watch – Featuring the Loose Emu

The Rob's Radio Show with Kat Mykals — Thu, 30 May 2013 17:49:15 +0000

Don’t worry, everybody… Evansville is still crazy!Here are some of the low-lights from our very own city from the past week thanks to our friends from Evansville Watch. You can listen to our audio commentary right here! Disorderly conduct at the Pantry – 5817 Stringtown Rd. There is a chicken on the parking lot that [...]