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Mayor Winnecke Talks About Guns & Hoses, 'Choose Not To Lose' and a Special Anniversary for the EFD [Audio]

Bobby G. — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:00:07 +0000

Evansville Police Chief Billy Bolin and Assistant Fire Chief Paul Anslinger were our guests today on Wednesdays With Winnecke. The topics of discussion were the annual charity boxing match between the cops and the firefighters, plus the EPD’s new “Choose Not To Lose” program, and the EFD’s momentous anniversary. A press conference was held on [...]

911 Gives Hope for the Holidays – Ronald McDonald House Special (non-toy) Need List

Ashley Sollars — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 17:49:30 +0000

As the Ronald McDonald House of Evansville nears the conclusion of the third year of operations, we hope you will join us and open your hearts to those who need it most from throughout the Tri-State ~ our children and their families! Since opening on January 18, 2010, the Evansville Ronald McDonald House continues to [...]

911 Gives Hope for the Holidays 2012 Online Wish List – Buy at Home and Donate to Local Hospitals!

Ashley Sollars — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 22:04:53 +0000

Every holiday season, for three days, police officers, firefighters, and medics camp out at the Evansville Wal-Mart East parking lot to collect toys. Indispensable support is provided by Townsquare Media, Henderson Chevrolet, and Wal-mart. In 2012, 911 Gives Hope For The Holidays will be held on November 30th thru December 2nd at the Evansville East [...]

911 Gives Hope for the Holidays 2012 Toy List

Ashley Sollars — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 18:11:30 +0000

Since 2009, 911 Gives Hope for The Holidays has brought comfort and joy to children spending the holidays in local Hospitals. Over the years, the generous spirit of Tri-State residents has filled semi-trailer trucks, that have been distributed to Deaconess, Deaconess Gateway, St. Mary’s, Methodist Henderson, Evansville Ronald McDonald House, and the State Children’s Hospital [...]

Guns & Hoses Documentary Goes 'Beyond The Badge' [Video]

Bobby G. — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:46:44 +0000

The 5th annual Guns & Hoses charity boxing event is coming up this Saturday night at the Ford Center in downtown Evansville. As always, the event will raise thousands and thousands of dollars for 911 Gives Hope and the local charities that the support. There are a number of good reasons for you to attend. [...]

Police Chief Billy Bolin on Wednesdays With Winnecke This Week

Bobby G. — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 15:41:29 +0000

Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke will have recently appointed Evansville Police Chief Billy Bolin on this week’s edition of Wednesdays With Winnecke. We will spend some time talking about the upcoming Guns & Hoses charity boxing event benefiting 911 Gives Hope. We will also get an update from Chief Bolin on some of the major issues he [...]

Hear Our Guns 'N Hoses Interview With Folks From 911 Gives Hope

Bobby G. — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:15:16 +0000

The 5th annual Guns 'N Hoses charity boxing event is coming up on Saturday, April 21st at the new Ford Center in downtown Evansville. This amazing event is the largest fundraiser of the year for 911 Gives Hope. Last year's event raised over $120,000 that was divided up between a wide variety of local charities.