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Vanderburgh County Election Preps Underway

 In just 34 days, Vanderburgh County voters will head to the polls to cast their ballots in the 2016 election. Vanderburgh County election officials are gearing up for election day making all the necessary preparations. Polling machines are scheduled to be tested this Thursday.

Election officials do expect large voter turnout. Beginning next Wednesday voters can utilize the Vanderburgh County election office to vote early, “A lot of people like it for the convenience, they can just go in when they’re ready to vote instead of waiting for that one day in case something comes up and may not get the opportunity to vote,” said Debbie Stucki

UE Men’s Basketball Team Reaches New Lease Agreement at Ford Center

 The Evansville Redevelopment Commission approves a new five-year lease agreement with the University of Evansville Men’s Basketball Team.

According to the commission, it is a more simplified deal where teams pay rent and the Ford Center handles concessions.

In the past, agreements were more complicated and based on ticket sales and attendance.

As for the Lady Aces, their contract with the Ford Center is up at the end of 2016-17 season.

This will allow the venue more open dates on the calendar to book more acts.

Enhanced Security at 2016 Fall Festival

 For the second day of the West Side Nut Club Fall Festival, Evansville police say there have not been any major incidents, but that does not mean they are not prepared.

44News Reporter Heather Good talked with an EPD official at length about the security measures taken at this year’s Fall Fest.