Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of October.
Good morning, Evansville.
🏘️ Community
Warrick Humane Society will open a new shelter that can care for 400 more animals each year.
The ribbon cutting is set for Friday, Oct. 23 at 10 a.m. (Miles for Mutts 5K Walk/Run will follow.)
Evansville residents have free Halloween fun options as local businesses and libraries host events such as Grey Lady Campfire Stories at Willard Library, scheduled for tomorrow at 6 p.m.—event is recommended for ages 13 and up before Oct.
31.
Young and Established is relaunching its grassroots anti-violence campaign to unite community partners and offer local youth more opportunities.
The organization reintroduced its 2014 Dust Bowl tournament — partnering with police and community groups — to build trust and reduce violence.
💼 Business
Spectrum expanded its fiber broadband network to over 2,900 homes and businesses in Warrick County today, bringing gigabit-speed internet, mobile, TV, and voice services to previously underserved areas (part of a multi-year, $7 billion rural investment initiative).
Residents can check service availability online.
🌲 Environment
Evansville Water and Sewer Utility is launching its annual Fall Leaf Collection Program on Monday, Oct.
26 in Evansville. Residents must bag leaves in biodegradable bags or place them in containers and set them by the curb before 6 a.m. on their regular trash day for pickup.
🏛️ Government
Warrick County commissioners held a closed-door meeting on Friday, Oct.
16 with a data center developer to discuss Project Alloy, which aims to develop a fraction of 700 acres owned by Alcoa + maintain current operations. The county expects details from the developer in the first half of next year.
🏈 Sports
Courier & Press updated the high school football power rankings as the postseason nears, with Memorial Tigers at the top after a perfect season + key wins.
Other teams like Reitz Panthers and North Daviess Cougars are in strong positions heading to the state tournament.
The Courier & Press Athlete of the Week contest, presented by Orthopaedic Associates, ran from Oct.
12-17 with votes coming in for standout high school athletes including Sydney Traylor and Annabelle Freels; voters could cast multiple ballots until the poll closed Friday at 5 p.m. CDT.
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