Sarah Loesch

1 week ago | eu.courierpress.com | Sarah Loesch

Phase one of its restoration cost about $6 million. Funding for this work came from the American Rescue Plan Act, but future phases won't have that luxury. EVANSVILLE — The first step of revitalizing Evansville's Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Coliseum is complete, but there's plenty more to come as the historic building is brought back to life. Built between 1916 and 1917, the Coliseum has long served as a venue for concerts, conferences, wrestling and more.

2 weeks ago | courierpress.com | Sarah Loesch

EVANSVILLE — The city has launched a new tracking system for METS bus riders. METS passengers can now visit https://metsmyride.evansville.in.gov to see when their bus will arrive and seating capacity, according to a news release from the city. In the release, Todd Robertson, executive director of Transportation and Services said, the city will now be able to track which stops passengers are using the most. “This will help us with planning future amenities such as shelters and benches," he said.

2 weeks ago | courierpress.com | Sarah Loesch

Burdette Park will be temporarily closed to the public starting Friday due to severe flooding. As of Wednesday, the National Water Prediction Center believed the Ohio would hit 48 feet by Saturday night. EVANSVILLE — Burdette Park will be temporarily closed to the public starting Friday due to flooding. According to a news release from the county, the main entrance and exit to Burdette Park are already closed as floodwater has taken over much of the east side of the park.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Sarah Loesch

EVANSVILLE — Burdette Park will be temporarily closed to the public starting Friday due to flooding. According to a news release from the county, the main entrance and exit to Burdette Park are already closed as floodwater has taken over much of the east side of the park. Burdette Park shared via social media that Nurrenbern Road is now impassable, as well. "For the time being, employees and guests should use the west entrance at the back of the park," the news release states.

2 weeks ago | courierpress.com | Sarah Loesch

Click here for important updates to our privacy policy. Sauced, located at 1113 Parrett St. and the adjoining building at 1119 Parrett St. were both approved for demolition during Tuesday's Design Review Committee meeting. Scott Schymik, owner of the two locations, presented his case for demolition having applied for permits to start demolition on April 14. Sauced opened in 2014.