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Indiana and Kentucky Land on America’s Nice List for 2025
Kentucky and Indiana both ranked among America’s Most Festive States in 2025, thanks to trending searches for ornaments, Christmas Eve traditions, and holiday activities across the region.

Make Your Mail Magical With the Santa Claus Indiana Postmark
Make your holiday cards unforgettable by sending them through Santa Claus, Indiana, where each piece of mail receives a unique student-designed Christmas postmark available only through December 24.

Restaurants Are Listing Two Prices on Menus Now?
More restaurants are showing separate prices for cash and card payments, leaving diners torn between transparency and feeling penalized. Here’s why the practice is spreading and why the reaction is so mixed.

Burdette Park Extends Its 2026 Summer Swim Season
Burdette Park is extending its 2026 Aquatic Center season to 79 days after record attendance last year. Here’s what visitors can expect, including passholder perks and early bird discounts.

A First-Timer's Guide to Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival
Heading to Bonnaroo 2026? After three years on the Farm, this guide breaks down the best camping hacks, hydration tips, packing strategies and first-timer advice to help you survive and thrive all weekend.

Evansville Christmas Light Map Returns with More Than 200 Display
A new Evansville Christmas Light Map highlights over 200 holiday displays across southern Indiana and western Kentucky for a festive self-guided tour.

Major Shredded Cheese Recall Impacts Stores Across IN + KY
More than 1.5 million bags of shredded cheese have been recalled due to possible metal fragments. Check the affected brands sold at Walmart, Target, Aldi, Sam’s Club, and other major retailers.

Holiday Shipping Deadlines You Need to Know This Year
USPS, UPS, and FedEx have released their 2025 shipping cutoffs, and some dates are earlier than you might expect. See the deadlines you need to avoid late Christmas deliveries.

Holiday Gifts Your Mail Carrier Can Legally Receive
USPS mail carriers follow strict federal rules, and not all holiday gifts are allowed. Before you leave a treat in the mailbox, here’s exactly what your carrier can legally accept, and what could get them in trouble.

Evansville’s Must-Try Holiday Coffee Drinks
Evansville coffee shops are rolling out peppermint lattes, gingerbread blends, maple creations, and whimsical holiday drinks packed with seasonal flavor. Here’s your guide to the best sips of the season.

Fantasy of Lights Brings Holiday Magic to Garvin Park
Evansville’s Fantasy of Lights is back with more than 90 glowing displays, 100,000 bulbs, carriage rides, and the return of Andy the Elf. Here’s everything to know before you go.

Cheese Recall Hits IN & KY Kroger and Sam’s Club Shoppers
A multi-brand cheese recall is affecting shoppers in Indiana and Kentucky after Listeria was found in grated Pecorino Romano sold at Kroger, Sam’s Club, and other retailers. Here's what to check in your fridge and what to do next.
