METS to Adopt New Transit App and Bus Tracking System

10/15/2024

METS to Adopt New Transit App and Bus Tracking System

The Board of Public Works today approved a new transit app and bus tracking system for Metropolitan Evansville Transit System (METS).

The convenient new app will allow residents to see new information about their route. Within the app, passengers can see which connecting stops they need to take and monitor how busy their bus will be.

Like the current system, the new system also will let passengers see real time information regarding the bus system, including updates on closures, detours, and bus arrival times.

“This new system will offer a huge upgrade for our riders,” said Todd Robertson, Executive Director of Transportation & Services. “Passengers will no longer have to take risks guessing their stops, and we will be able to be more efficient in building routes we know are the ones people need.

“This technology will make commuting more efficient and accessible for all Evansville residents.”

The bus system is an important tool for residents of Evansville to thrive. A successful bus ride for passengers means a successful day at work, school, or any other activity residents may be commuting to.

Along with the new app, the new system also includes audio and visual announcements on each bus. New speakers and scrolling screens on each bus will announce what the next stop location will be.

In addition to these announcements, passengers can enable notifications on their phone that will tell them when their bus stop is nearing.

The new system will launch on January 2, 2025. For questions regarding the system please contact Evansville METS at (812) 435-6166.

USI Health Professions Center undergoing $49 milion renovation

10/15/2024

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WHO: A $49 million renovation of the University of Southern Indiana’s Health Professions Center, which houses the University’s Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions, is underway.

Remarks will be given by Steve Bridges, USI Interim President, Dr. Julie McCullough, Dean of the Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions, faculty and students.

WHAT: The media event will detail the Phase IV renovation that will transform the building’s exterior, creating a new look for the entrance to campus, and add over 48,000 square feet of additional space for classrooms, updated labs and state-of-the-art equipment for growing healthcare programs. Artist renderings of the exterior and interior will be available at the event.

WHEN: The media event will take place at 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 16.

WHERE: The event will take place outside of the north entrance of the Wright Administration Building along the construction fence line. A map of campus, featuring the Wright Administration Building, can be found at USI.edu/map.

A select number of reserved spots will be available for media in the Orr Center Circle, located at the north entrance of the Orr Center.

City Conducting Fair Housing Survey

10/15/2024

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City Conducting Fair Housing Survey

The city of Evansville is conducting a Fair Housing Survey to hear about your experience with housing discrimination issues and concerns.

Input from the survey will be used in the development of the 2025 Fair Housing Assessment and the 2025 Consolidated Plan that is submitted to the Department of Housing & Urban Development. All survey responses are anonymous.

Scan the QR code below or click here to take the survey, which will remain open until October 31, 2024.

Early Voting is in Full Swing

10/15/2024

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We have heard that early in-person voting in Vanderburgh County has been busy. The Central Library is open for voting Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm for you to cast your ballot.

To apply for an absentee ballot to vote by mail, click on this link: https://www.evansvillegov.org/egov/apps/document/center.egov?view=item&id=6132

Here’s the schedule of locations for in-person early voting.

Parks Board Meeting Agenda 10/16

10/15/2024

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BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
ROOM 301, CIVIC CENTER COMPLEX
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2024

NOON
AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. MEETING MEMORANDUM OCTOBER 2, 2024.
3. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Request Re: Approve and Execute Memorandum of Understanding between City of
Evansville and Department of Parks and Recreation for Fulton Park.- Bouseman
4. OLD BUSINESS
N/A
5. NEW BUSINESS
a. Request Re: Permission to add a solar charging station to 11 th Avenue Park. -Mulfinger
b. Request Re: Permission to seek bids for Swonder Ice Arena Fitness Center mold
remediation. -Lord
c. Request Re: Permission to seek quotes for paving Stockwell parking lot.-Bouseman
d. Request Re: Public hearing on proposed park bond.
e. Request Re: Any Other Business the Board Wishes to Consider and Public Comment.
6. REPORTS
N/A
7. ACCEPTANCE OF PAYROLL AND VENDOR CLAIMS
8. ADJOURN

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

10/15/2024

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EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

FOOTNOTE: EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT information was provided by the EPD and posted by the City-County-County Observer without opinion, bias, or editing.

This Week at USI

10/15/2024

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4:30-5 p.m. Tuesday, October 15

USI to host Flowers on the Lake to honor Domestic Violence Awareness Month

USI’s Sexual Assault and Gender Violence Prevention Group will host the annual Flowers on the Lake ceremony from 4:30-5 p.m. Tuesday, October 15 in front of the Liberal Arts Center followed by a ceremony at Reflection Lake. The ceremony, held in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, is open to the public at no charge.

1 p.m. Wednesday, October 16

USI Health Professions Center undergoing $49 million renovation

The University will host a media event at 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 16 outside of the north entrance of the Wright Administration Building. The event will discuss a $49 million renovation of the University’s Health Professions Center, which houses the Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions.

More information is available in the full media alert sent this morning at 8:15 a.m.

Thursday through Saturday, October 17-19

USI to host MidWest Society for Photographic Education Conference October 17-19

The University, in collaboration with New Harmony, Indiana, will host the MidWest Society for Photographic Education Conference Thursday through Saturday, October 17-19. Brooke Shaden, conference keynote speaker, will be on campus to give a lecture at 4 p.m. Friday, October 18 in WA1 (Forum 1), followed by a gallery reception at 7 p.m. in the McCutchan Art Center (MAC)/PACE Galleries.

Thursday through Sunday, October 17-20

USI Theatre continues 2024-25 season with Eurydice

USI Theatre continues its 2024-25 season with Eurydice, written by Sarah Ruhl and directed by Joshua Robinson, Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre in the Philip H. Hagemann Performing Arts Department. Performances will run from Thursday through Sunday, October 17-20 in the USI Performance Center.

8:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, October 19

USI to host Dia de la Familia event

The University is excited to host Día de la Familia en USI, a campus visit experience designed and executed in Spanish for Spanish-speaking families, from 8:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, October 19.

SAVE THE DATE

October 23

USI Center for Communal Studies presents lecture by Dr. Matthew Hanka

The USI Center for Communal Studies will be hosting a lecture by Dr. Matthew Hanka, Professor of Political Science, at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 23 in Kleymeyer Hall in the Liberal Arts Center. Hanka will introduce his book, What is Happening in Your Community? Why Community Development Matters. He will speak about the role of community development in the change and transformation of a community.

October 24

USI Southern Indiana Reading Series to present Ghassan Zeineddine

USI’s Southern Indiana Reading Series will present a reading, Q&A and book signing by author Ghassan Zeineddine at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, October 24 in the Griffin Center. This event is open to the public at no charge.

October 25-27

USI Multicultural Center to celebrate 30th anniversary October 25-27

The USI Multicultural Center (MCC) is excited to host its 30th Anniversary Celebration, happening Friday, October 25 through Sunday, October 27. This weekend will bring together alumni, current students and the community to honor the MCC’s impact on campus. All events are open to current and former USI students, employees and the public.

October 27

USI Women’s and Chamber Choirs present first concert of Fall Semester October 27

The USI Women’s Choir and Chamber Choir, under the direction of Dan Craig, Associate Professor of Music, will present their first Fall Semester concert in the Rice Library Second Floor Reading Room at 3 p.m. Sunday, October 27. This concert is open to the public at no charge.

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USI Basketball Single-Game Tickets on Sale

10/15/2024

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Men’s and Women’s Basketball single-game tickets are on sale now for the 2024-25 season.

Tickets can be purchased online at University Tickets. Non-conference individual tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for non-USI students (ages 3-17), while USI Basketball doubleheaders are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors (65 & older), and $5 for non-USI students (ages 3-17).

Both squads are soaring into the third year of Division I basketball with USI Women’s Basketball coming off Ohio Valley Conference regular season and tournament championships. The 2024-25 seasons will feature competitive home matchups at Screaming Eagles Arena.

There will be 30 combined home games between the USI Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams. USI Women’s Basketball tips off its home schedule on Monday, November 4 at 6 p.m. against Brescia University (Ky.). The USI Men’s team will make their home debut Thursday, November 7 at 7 p.m. against Bucknell University.

The Screaming Eagles’ Ohio Valley Conference home slate includes 10 game dates that begin earlier this season on December 19 when USI hosts Tennessee State University.

For more information on USI Men’s and Women’s Basketball tickets, contact the USI Ticket Office at 812-465-1189.

Johnson’s brace powers Aces women’s soccer to tie at Valparaiso

10/14/2024

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The Purple Aces took a season-high 18 shots over 90 minutes on Sunday

VALPARAISO, Ind. – The University of Evansville women’s soccer team overcame three separate one-goal deficits on Sunday afternoon to earn a point in a 3-3 draw with the Valparaiso Beacons.

The Purple Aces may have gone down a goal early in Sunday’s match at Valparaiso, but it didn’t stop them from coming back multiple times to earn their second road result. Sophomore forward Taylor Johnson (Evansville, Ind. / Reitz HS) scored UE’s first brace since 2021 with Evansville’s first two goals of the afternoon. While senior forward Hailey Autenrieb (Cincinnati / Seton HS) became the Aces leading offensive player with UE’s third goal in the 89th minute.

The start of the match was all Valparaiso as they challenged fifth-year goalkeeper Myia Danek (Laingsburg, Mich. / Laingsburg HS) early. The Beacons took an early one-goal lead in the 16th minute on a long shot from the 18. But Evansville answered back quickly only 75 seconds later. Johnson scored her first goal in the 18th minute as sophomore midfielder Ella Hamner (Evansville, Ind. / Memorial HS) found her in the middle of the penalty area. Johnson smacked the ball into the middle of the net with her right foot for her first goal of 2024.

The match didn’t stay tied for long, as Valpo scored again in the 21st minute, playing with the wind at their backs. The Aces’ offense didn’t back off for the last 24 minutes, taking three more shot attempts but couldn’t find the back of the net. UE’s offense took the start of the second half by storm with three quick shots in the first three minutes.

In those first minutes, Johnson scored her second goal of the match off a long cross from graduate defender Rachel Rosborough (Mt. Brydges, Ontario). Johnson’s second goal in the 49th minute came in close range from the six hitting the far right side of the net. But the Beacons found an answer again in the 57th minute to retake a one-goal lead.

Down by a goal again, the Aces attacked the net with two quick shots following the score. The teams traded back-to-back shot attempts in the middle of the second half. But UE took control on offense in the final nine minutes of the match. After five attempts it was Autenrieb that broke through for Evansville’s third goal in the 89th minute. Running up the left side of the field after an Aces throw-in, Autenrieb fired from the 10 to place the ball in the bottom right corner and earn UE another point in the MVC standings.

Autenrieb was Evansville’s offensive leader with a career-high five shots with two on goal. Two Aces had three shots in the match as Johnson and senior midfielder Reece Simmons (Las Vegas / Shadow Ridge HS) were effective on the attack. Defender Kaylee Woosley (Evansville, Ind. / North HS) and Hamner also had multiple shots for a season-high 18 shots against Valpo.

UE returns home to Arad McCutchan Stadium on Thursday, October 17th. Evansville welcomes Illinois State to the River City for a midweek Valley matchup. Kick-off from Arad is set for 6 p.m. on Thursday.