Courier & Press

The Evansville Courier & Press is a daily publication located in Evansville, Indiana. It has a readership of approximately 30,000 every day and around 50,000 on Sundays.

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Heritage Hills chooses long-time assistant as new basketball coach

11 hours ago | courierpress.com | Kyle Sokeland

LINCOLN CITY, Ind. — Josh Wetzel is sliding one seat over on the bench. The long-time assistant was approved to be the next Heritage Hills High School boys basketball coach on May 12 at the North Spencer School Corp. board meeting. Wetzel had been on staff with the Patriots for the past 22 seasons. The 1997 Heritage Hills graduate was an All-Pocket Athletic Conference selection and member of the sectional championship team as a senior.
Who were the top finishers in the SIAC and PAC girls track & field championships Tuesday?

18 hours ago | courierpress.com | Kyle Sokeland

EVANSVILLE — The IHSAA track & field state tournament is right around the corner. But first, it's conference season. Castle defended its Southern Indiana Athletic Conference title with a tense victory over Jasper in the girls championship on Tuesday, May 13 at Central High School. The Knights only won two individual events (Elsie Krodel in pole vault and Megan Cleveland in shot put) but was the runner-up in seven others.
Mount Vernon grad Jeff Embrey named new boys basketball coach at North Posey

1 day ago | courierpress.com | Kyle Sokeland

POSEYVILLE, Ind. — The Posey County rivalry received an extra dose of intrigue for next basketball season. Jeff Embrey was approved to be the new North Posey High School boys basketball coach during its school board meeting on May 12. A successful coach across multiple stops, Embrey was also a standout during his prep career at rival Mount Vernon. More: 5-star forward Jaylan Mitchell leaving Evansville Reitz basketball for SPIRE AcademyHis coaching resume stretches back nearly four decades.
Why Alex Hemenway chose to finish his college basketball career at Evansville

1 day ago | courierpress.com | Kyle Sokeland

EVANSVILLE ― Alex Hemenway took a step back after this past season ended. One question required an answer. Did he still want to play college basketball? The Castle High School graduate has not seen the court in nearly two years because of injuries. The constant start and stop of rehab began to take a mental toll. He also had one remaining year of eligibility after applying for a medical waiver in February.
Ball State grad Danni Kelly appears on Discovery's 'Naked and Afraid'

2 days ago | courierpress.com | Evan Weaver

Richmond native Danni Kelly, a wildlife biologist, appeared on Discovery Channel's "Naked and Afraid."Kelly survived 14 days in the Belizean jungle for the show's fan challenge. She previously conducted crocodile research in Belize and hopes to eventually work in Australia. A Richmond High School graduate recently survived two weeks in the Belizean jungle with nothing but fishing gear.
Storms and summerlike weather in the Tri-State forecast this week

2 days ago | courierpress.com | Ryan Reynolds

A taste of summer is coming later this week in the Tri-State − but you'll have to navigate some showers and thunderstorms to get there. Here's what the National Weather Service is saying about this week's forecast. Showers, thunderstorms Monday and Tuesday"Numerous" showers and thunderstorms will roll through the Evansville and Henderson areas on Monday as a low pressure area moves north through the lower Mississippi Valley. Forecasters said the most active period for rain will be Monday afternoon.
Vote now: Who was the Courier & Press athlete of the week for May 5-10

2 days ago | courierpress.com | Kyle Sokeland

There were several standout individual performances across Southwestern Indiana. Who gets your vote? Each week you can vote for both the Courier & Press spring sports Athlete of the Week. Below you will find the poll and brief info on each performance. You can vote as often as you'd like until 10 a.m. CT Friday morning.
Here are this week's Evansville food and restaurant inspection reports

2 days ago | courierpress.com | Ryan Reynolds

Food service and restaurant inspections are performed by the Vanderburgh County Health Department. The date listed in each record is the date the inspection occurred. PIZZA HUT #041500, 4508 First Avenue, April 2, No violations. Azzip Pizza, 5225 Pearl Drive Ste E, March 31, One critical violation: Chemical spray bottles not labeled. Xpress Pantry, 1015 N Main Street, April 1, No violations. Major Munch, 101 NW 1st Street Ste 100, April 4, No violations.
Class of 2025: University of Evansville's 167th Commencement at Ford Center

4 days ago | courierpress.com | MaCabe Brown

MaCabe BrownGraduates line up ahead of the University of Evansville's 167th Commencement at Ford Center in Evansville, Ind., Saturday, May 10, 2025. MaCabe Brown / Courier & PressNursing professors Chantal Wood, left, and Kacie Seibert take a photo ahead of their first commencement ceremony during the University of Evansville's 167th Commencement at Ford Center in Evansville, Ind., Saturday, May 10, 2025.
5-star forward Jaylan Mitchell leaving Evansville Reitz basketball for SPIRE Academy

4 days ago | courierpress.com | Kyle Sokeland

EVANSVILLE — One of the top players in the Class of 2027 is leaving Indiana. Jaylan Mitchell, a 5-star recruit, announced he is enrolling next year at SPIRE Academy, an international college preparatory school in Geneva, Ohio. The 6-8 sophomore spent the past two seasons at Evansville Reitz High School. Mitchell averaged 16.8 points, 11.5 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 2.1 steals last winter for the Panthers.