Evansville Esports to Close Doors in December
The Lincoln Avenue esports venue will shut down at the end of 2026 after its owners ruled out relocating.
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Evansville news covers city government, Vanderburgh County, Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation, business and public safety in the River City. Reporting reaches neighborhoods and surrounding counties.
Tech
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Should your local government place a temporary pause on new data center developments?
Evansville City Council Paused Data Center Applications
The local council implemented a 180-day moratorium on new data center project filings.
Sports
Evansville North Wins Class B ISSMA Band Title
Evansville North High School claimed first place at the Class B ISSMA Marching Band State Finals at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Politics
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Do you trust your city government to act on the concerns you report?
City Launches Evansville Works 4U Mobile App
The new app lets Evansville residents submit and track non-emergency service requests from their phones.
Weather and Disaster
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Do you trust that your local government invests enough in fire department equipment for community safety?
Evansville Fire Department to Receive New Engines
The two new fire engines are scheduled to arrive in Evansville within the next two weeks.
Crime
Evansville Police Arrest Woman After Disturbance Call
Dreauna Meriwether faces charges of resisting law enforcement and battery against a public safety official following a Friday morning call on East Indiana Street.
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