Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of August.
Good morning, Evansville.
University of Evansville students are set to move in from Saturday until Tuesday as the fall semester begins; a Day of Service is planned for Monday alongside welcome week events.
Mt. Pleasant Road was closed for pipe removal from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Thursday between Kentucky and Baumgart Road, allowing only local & emergency vehicles.
Drivers faced delays from workers & equipment and were advised to take an alternate route.
Drivers on the Lloyd Expressway were advised as officials reset lights at Cross Pointe to support displaced left turns while police helped direct traffic - work was set to continue at Burkhardt.
The Evansville Metropolitan Planning Organization is developing a regional transit study with Henderson, Vanderburgh and Warrick counties — asking residents for input on improving METS, HART and WATS services — that runs through Aug.
31.
Ascension St. Vincent Evansville named Dr. Mureena Turnquest Wells its Physician of the Year today in recognition of her commitment to patient care and leadership at the hospital.
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office in Evansville has issued guidelines for spotting signs of suicidal crisis and urges community members to watch for changes like hopelessness, recklessness, and mood swings.
They advise calling 911 if someone is in danger or using the local crisis line (812-422-1100) for immediate help.
West Nile virus was detected in a mosquito sample from a surveillance trap in Vanderburgh on Aug.
20 at 3:28 p.m. The county health department (which did not release the location) advised residents to take precautions by limiting outdoor time at dusk and dawn.
Today, the Emily M. Young Mental Health Clinic at the University of Evansville received a $25,000 grant from Colts Kicking The Stigma to reduce barriers to affordable care.
The funding will help address transportation and language challenges and expand the clinic’s Mental Health Access Program.
The IHSAA football schedule in Southwestern Indiana features 14 games starting today, with intense rivalries, ranked teams, & key dates running through Oct.
9. Local fans can look forward to exciting matchups that highlight local pride.
The Courier & Press poll for high school boys soccer preseason Player of the Year is open until Wednesday, Aug.
26 at 12 p.m. CDT, inviting local voters to choose among nominees from North Posey, Evansville Christian, Memorial, and others plus tallying last season's stats for bragging rights.
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