Historic midterm wins open doors for Black political leaders
Several Black political leaders have made history in the 2026 midterm elections across the United States.
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Vanderburgh County seeks public input on data center development Nov. 10
Residents have an opportunity to share their input about data centers with the county's Data Research Committee, on Nov. 10 at Ivy Tech.
Evansville answers the call to march and vote
Evansville neighbors, students and community groups are marching to early-voting sites as part of “1,000 Marches to the Polls,” a nonpartisan initiative encouraging voter participation.
Evansville City Council Brief
Evansville City Council completed the 2027 budget process, approved three rezonings and authorized a joint river patrol. Residents raised concerns about youth safety and license plate surveillance.
Evansville Teachers Association endorses four school board candidates
The Evansville Teachers Association has endorsed four candidates for the 2026 EVSC school board election. ETA President Lori Young explains how they were selected, what educators want from the next board—and what voters still don’t know about the candidates’ positions.
‘I Am Jane Doe’: Evansville demonstrators join national movement
Explore the full timeline of the former Cornell University student “Jane Doe” sexual assault case and see how the local community is responding.
EAAM’s Colour of Humanity Gala to reflect on Black leadership, service in America’s 250th Year
America's 250th anniversary is an opportunity not only to celebrate independence, but also to recognize Black Americans who defended the country-even during periods when they were denied many of the rights and opportunities they were serving to protect.
Voter Registration Deadline Is Oct. 5
November 3, 2026, is election day! Register by Oct. 5th and learn about various resources available to learn more about candidates.
Evansville City Council Brief
Evansville City Council approved funding transfers, affordable housing incentives and several rezoning measures at its Sept. 28 meeting. Residents also raised concerns about data centers and surveillance technology, while the council advanced a study exploring community resilience hubs for emergencies.
Evansville City Council Brief
Evansville City Council approved incentives, infrastructure funding and violence-prevention support this week, while questions about job promises, public safety tools and the city’s next budget discussion pointed to issues residents may want to keep watching.
Vanderburgh County seeks public input on data center development Nov. 10
Residents have an opportunity to share their input about data centers with the county's Data Research Committee, on Nov. 10 at Ivy Tech.
Evansville answers the call to march and vote
Evansville neighbors, students and community groups are marching to early-voting sites as part of “1,000 Marches to the Polls,” a nonpartisan initiative encouraging voter participation.
Evansville City Council Brief
Evansville City Council completed the 2027 budget process, approved three rezonings and authorized a joint river patrol. Residents raised concerns about youth safety and license plate surveillance.
Evansville Teachers Association endorses four school board candidates
The Evansville Teachers Association has endorsed four candidates for the 2026 EVSC school board election. ETA President Lori Young explains how they were selected, what educators want from the next board—and what voters still don’t know about the candidates’ positions.
‘I Am Jane Doe’: Evansville demonstrators join national movement
Explore the full timeline of the former Cornell University student “Jane Doe” sexual assault case and see how the local community is responding.
EAAM’s Colour of Humanity Gala to reflect on Black leadership, service in America’s 250th Year
America's 250th anniversary is an opportunity not only to celebrate independence, but also to recognize Black Americans who defended the country-even during periods when they were denied many of the rights and opportunities they were serving to protect.
Voter Registration Deadline Is Oct. 5
November 3, 2026, is election day! Register by Oct. 5th and learn about various resources available to learn more about candidates.
Evansville City Council Brief
Evansville City Council approved funding transfers, affordable housing incentives and several rezoning measures at its Sept. 28 meeting. Residents also raised concerns about data centers and surveillance technology, while the council advanced a study exploring community resilience hubs for emergencies.
Evansville City Council Brief
Evansville City Council approved incentives, infrastructure funding and violence-prevention support this week, while questions about job promises, public safety tools and the city’s next budget discussion pointed to issues residents may want to keep watching.