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Roberts Stadium is Almost Gone! [Pictures]

Bobby G. — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 21:22:59 +0000

I headed to the east side for lunch today, which is a rare thing for me. Since our office is downtown, I usually head north or west for food…and it has been weeks or months since I’ve driven that way. And boy was I shocked to see what was left of Roberts Stadium. So on [...]

Evansville Parks Board Agrees with Mayor Lloyd Winnecke – Tear Down Roberts Stadium

Annie Jenkins — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 19:32:36 +0000

No amount of arguing, petitioning or begging can save Roberts Stadium now. The Evansville Parks Board voted unanimously Wednesday to tear down the old stadium at the corner of the Lloyd Expressway and Boeke Road. In its heyday, Roberts Stadium was a mecca for concerts, circuses and a whole host of programs from around the [...]

Mayor Winnecke Breaks Down His Roberts Stadium Recommendation [Audio]

Bobby G. — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 15:09:45 +0000

A week ago today, Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke made his recommendation to the Parks Board for what should be done with the Roberts Stadium property. Today he explained his plan in greater detail on Wednesdays With Winnecke. We spent the entire program talking about his recommendation, and how/why he came to that decision. In the [...]

The Future of Roberts Stadium Discussed on Wednesdays With Winnecke [Audio]

Bobby G. — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 14:54:52 +0000

Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke is finally ready to make his recommendation to Parks Board about the future of the Roberts Stadium property...he will do that today at noon. The Mayor tells about his decision making process and what it's taken to get to this point.

Maintaining Empty Roberts Stadium Costs Thou$and$

ann.jenkins — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:29:35 +0000

Vandalism, electricity and maintenance are just some of the expenses being paid by Evansville taxpayers to keep Roberts Stadium operating until its decided what should be done with the abandoned building. Information from city controller Russ Lloyd, Jr., shows roughly $73,000 has been spent maintaining and fixing the once-loved stadium since it was last “officially” [...]

Win Tickets to See Bob Dylan Live in Concert in Evansville on August 2nd

brad.bruner — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 01:16:59 +0000

Bob Dylan fans, you’ve waited since 2008 to see the legendary artist again in Evansville. In honor of Dylan returning to Evansville, WGBF-AM is giving away three pairs of tickets to see him live when he plays Roberts Stadium on August 2nd. As always, you’ll be able to purchase tickets at the Roberts Stadium box [...]