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Click It or Ticket – Indiana Police Stepping Up Seat Belt Enforcement During Two Week Campaign

Ryan O'Bryan — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:30:43 +0000

Law Enforcement on the local and state level will be keeping their eyes open for drivers not wearing their safety belt while traveling the states highways and byways. I’ll admit, in this day and age, the fact that authorities have to remind the public to wear their seat belts surprises me a bit, considering what [...]

The End of an Era? Owner of The Pub in Evansville Puts Out For Sale Sign

Ryan O'Bryan — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:00:11 +0000

If you’ve ever watched Diners, Drive-Ins, & Dives on Food Network, or a similarly themed show, and thought owning a restaurant would be a fun, exciting, and rewarding adventure, here’s a chance to turn that thought into a reality. I’m not an expert on running a business, but I think you’d be hard-pressed to find a better [...]

Traveling City Hall With Mayor Winnecke Saturday at Eastland Mall

Bobby G. — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:26:10 +0000

Eastland Mall will host special Traveling City Hall meetings on Saturday, May 18th, and Saturday, September 28th. Both meetings will be from 10:30am to noon near Dillards in the Center Court area between Fred Meyer Jewelers and Helzberg Diamonds. Eastland Mall and Mayor Lloyd Winnecke will donate $200 worth of gift cards that will be [...]

'Way Late Play Date' at cMoe Lets Adults Act Like Kids Again

Ryan O'Bryan — Fri, 17 May 2013 05:00:02 +0000

Grab some friends, send the kids to Grandma’s, and get ready to have some adult fun at the Children’s Museum of Evansville! The Museum’s annual “Way Late Play Date” for adults is coming up Saturday, June 1st beginning at 7pm, and will feature activities and entertainment, including live comedy with CJ Harlow, dancing in the streets, [...]

Saturday's 'Fitness in the Park' Joins Pushups for Charity to Support Wounded Troops

Bobby G. — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:29:42 +0000

Mayor Lloyd Winnecke’s monthly “Fitness in the Park” program will join Pushups for Charity this Saturday, May 18th, from 9am-11am at Evansville State Hospital Park to raise money for services to aid wounded military veterans. Registration opens at 8:30am, and the official welcome will be at 9am. Pushups for Charity begins at 9:15am, followed by [...]

Indianapolis 500 Will See Fewer Race Fans This Year

Mike Adams — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:16:32 +0000

With the Indy 500 just around the corner, racing officials predict the track will see the smallest crowd it has in a decade.

In fact, since last year’s race, thousands of seats available on Turn 3 have been eliminated, as well as several rows facing the front straightaway, diminishing the capacity at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway substantially – nearly 18,000 fewer seats.

Willard Library Book Sale

Ryan O'Bryan — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:00:46 +0000

The area’s largest one day book sale will feature books from nearly every genre along with other materials for purchase. Taking place across the street from Indiana’s oldest library, on the lot of Fire & Rain Productions at the corner of the Lloyd and First Avenue, the annual Willard Library Book Sale will run from [...]

We Are Evansville Pics

Bobby G. — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:53:25 +0000

In case you aren’t familiar with We Are Evansville, let me briefly educate you. It’s a grass-roots movement started by some University of Southern Indiana students that encourages folks to show their pride in Evansville. And right now, they’re asking all of us to help by submitting photos. Photos of what? Well, just about anything [...]

Mesker Park Zoo Fostering Rare Mexican Wolf Pups

Mike Adams — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:46:59 +0000

The Evansville Zoo is now the new foster home to a couple of Mexican wolf pups.

Earlier last week, the extremely rare, male cubs were transported to Mesker Park Zoo, after being born under risky conditions in New York.

Indiana Farmer Loses Patent Dispute With Monsanto

Mike Adams — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:38:45 +0000

The elderly, Indiana farmer that had been going toe-to-toe in a patent dispute with agriculture-giant Monsanto has officially lost his battle.

In a ruling handed down today by Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan, the verdict states that a farmer cannot reproduce patented seeds through planting and harvesting without permission from the patent holder.

Farm Animals Are Being Butchered Along the Indiana-Ohio Border

Mike Adams — Fri, 10 May 2013 17:46:47 +0000

Indiana authorities say they are baffled as to what type of maniac is responsible for killing four sheep and mangling several others on farms along the Indiana-Ohio border.

Earlier this week, David and Brittany Kolb of Reilly Township found two of their horses and four of their sheep hacked up and stabbed, as well as four more sheep slaughtered to death on a stretch of pasture.

What Are the Best Small Companies in Indiana?

Mike Adams — Thu, 09 May 2013 21:11:44 +0000

There are some great places to work in Indiana; however, some are obviously better than others. So, in order to settle the score of who are the best employers in the state, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce has released their list of the best companies to work for in the Hoosier workforce. The 2013 Best [...]

Indiana University Re-Launches New Sex Recording App

Mike Adams — Thu, 09 May 2013 16:14:20 +0000

Indiana University wants you to record your sex life, and now you can – with their free smartphone app. Researchers from the Kinsey Institute recently re-launched a new smartphone application that was initially put out of commission by University officials last fall. The free app gives people of all ages the opportunity to report their [...]

May Is National Bicycle Month – What Does That Mean For Evansville [Audio]

Bobby G. — Wed, 08 May 2013 21:30:17 +0000

On today’s edition of Wednesdays With Winnecke, we talked about some event that are coming up NEXT week to celebrate National Bicycle Month, and just ways in general to get out and get active in Evansville. Our guests were Roberta Heiman from the Evansville Parks Commission, and Paul Jensen from the Evansville Area Trails Coalition. [...]

"Coffee With A Cop" To Hold First Weekend Edition This Saturday

Ryan O'Bryan — Wed, 08 May 2013 21:00:41 +0000

After hearing suggestions from those unable to attend the first three, the Evansville Police Department will host their next “Coffee with a Cop” event this Saturday morning beginning at 9am. The idea is simple, EPD officers will get together at Donut Bank on St. Joe Avenue for a cup of hot coffee, and invite the [...]

The 2013-14 Broadway at The Centre Series Has Been Announced

Bobby G. — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:59:34 +0000

Jam Theatricals and The Centre are proud to announce the Broadway at The Centre in Evansville 2013-14 Season! The Broadway at The Centre in Evansville 2013-14 Season includes ELVIS LIVES, MAMMA MIA!, STRAIGHT NO CHASER, HELLO, DOLLY! STARRING SALLY STRUTHERS, BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL, HAIR, and MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET. Subscriptions to this exciting season [...]

Annual Evansville Otters Exhibition Game to Benefit Jacob's Village Set for This Friday

Ryan O'Bryan — Wed, 08 May 2013 05:00:02 +0000

For the ninth year in a row, the Evansville Otters will get ready for the May 17th season opener by hosting an exhibition game to benefit Jacob’s Village, the Evansville-based, residential community for people with disabilities and older adults. Over the past eight years, the team has raised over $120,000 for Jacob’s Village, and look [...]

14-Year-Old Warrick County Boy Missing

Chandelle — Tue, 07 May 2013 19:56:09 +0000

Warrick County Police Department are looking for Seth Legue, a 14-year-old student at castle high school. His parents reported their son missing on Sunday. Seth was last seen at his parents home four days ago on Friday. If you have any information to his whereabouts, please contact the police department.

Tin Man Brewing Company to Get Congress Drunk on Indiana Beer

Mike Adams — Tue, 07 May 2013 12:30:45 +0000

The Tin Man is running for Congress.

According to a press release, Tin Man Brewing Co. has been selected to take their robotic brews to Washington D.C. to be featured in this year’s Celebration of American Craft Beer event hosted by the Brewers Association. Only fifteen breweries across the nation were chosen to participate in this event on May 15.

Tin Man Brewing Hosting 'Rally in the Alley Music Fest' This Weekend

Ryan O'Bryan — Mon, 06 May 2013 21:00:34 +0000

As part of their continuing effort to revitalize Franklin Street, and remind the Tri-State that it’s a great place to hang out on any given evening, Tin Man Brewing Company and their Franklin Street neighbors, Lamasco Bar and Grill are hosting the first-ever “Rally in the Alley” Music Festival this Friday and Saturday evening. The [...]