Evansville

A White Day-After Christmas: Evansville Region Swamped with Snow

Kevin Willis — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 16:38:00 +0000

The southern Indiana portion of our listening area got hit with as much as seven inches of snow during an early-morning snow storm Wednesday. The Evansville Courier-Press reports that Evansville's mayor has announced that all non-essential city offices will close at noon.

Emergency responders had to help numerous motorists in the area who got stuck in the snowstorm, or skidded off roads.

Traffic Advisory Issued for Motorists in Henderson-Evansville Region

Associated Press — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 13:05:05 +0000

Motorists traveling between Henderson and Evansville, Ind., on the U.S. 41 Twin Bridges will encounter some lane restrictions this week. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says northbound traffic will be reduced to one lane on Monday and Tuesday for deck cleaning and maintenance.

Court Rules Against Indiana Opponents of I-69 Extension

Associated Press — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 18:31:09 +0000

A federal judge has ruled against opponents of the $3 billion Interstate 69 extension between Indianapolis and Evansville who claimed the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers violated federal law by giving Indiana permission to fill wetlands and reroute streams along part of the 142-mile road.

Evansville Mayor: Remake Roberts Stadium as Green Space

Kevin Willis — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 18:52:42 +0000

The mayor of Evansville says a sports and entertainment stadium that’s been in use since 1956 needs to go. Lloyd Winnecke believes plans to re-build or reconfigure Roberts Stadium simply aren’t feasible. Instead, the mayor wants Roberts Stadium to become Roberts Park, with picnic areas, bike trails, and a dog park.