@citizenptnewsin.bsky.socialThe Board of Zoning Appeals has approved a contentious variance allowing a static billboard to transform into an electronic message board, igniting local concerns over traffic safety at a busy intersection.
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@citizenptnewsin.bsky.socialLocal treatment courts face a staggering $800,000 funding loss, but officials are racing against time to restore vital services—what's next for community corrections?
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@citizenptnewsin.bsky.socialThe Evansville Corrections Oversight Board has taken swift action to adjust the 2027 budget after facing shocking state funding cuts, aiming to restore vital programs for the community.
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@citizenptnewsin.bsky.socialThe Evansville Common Council has sparked controversy by approving a 2027 budget that includes a $182,000 line for surveillance cameras, igniting fierce public debate over privacy and data ownership.
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@citizenptnewsin.bsky.socialA new stream gauge is now live and promising to revolutionize water-quality monitoring in Vanderburgh County—what's next for our waterways?
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@citizenptnewsin.bsky.socialThe commission has taken action to tackle the growing problem of woody debris at the Stringtown Road bridge, inviting local garages to bid on effective solutions!
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@citizenptnewsin.bsky.socialThe Evansville Fire Merit Commission has officially affirmed multiple policy violations, leading to the termination of Supervisor Douglas Randall amid unanimous roll-call votes.
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@citizenptnewsin.bsky.socialThe committee is gearing up for vital site visits to both hyperscale and smaller data centers, aiming to collect crucial data on water use, infrastructure costs, and employment.
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@citizenptnewsin.bsky.socialEvansville's strategic location along the Ohio River positions it uniquely to leverage its water resources, making it a prime focus for the committee tackling infrastructure needs.
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@citizenptnewsin.bsky.socialEMTs reveal unsettling experiences with EMS Supervisor Douglas Randall, whose compliments and comments crossed professional boundaries, leaving many feeling threatened in their work environment.
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@citizenptnewsin.bsky.socialVanderburgh County's advisory committee has set its sights on regulating data centers that consume 100 megawatts or more, a move aimed at tackling the impact of hyperscale facilities on the community.
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@citizenptnewsin.bsky.socialThe Evansville Fire Merit Commission has unanimously voted to terminate EMS Supervisor Douglas Randall after hearing shocking testimonies of repeated policy violations and inappropriate conduct from multiple employees.
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@citizenptnewsin.bsky.socialA groundbreaking new tool is set to transform how Evansville decides when to keep or remove trees that clash with sidewalks, promising a more objective approach to urban planning.
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@citizenptnewsin.bsky.socialGet ready to dig in this fall with multiple tree-planting events and a Twilight Tours fundraiser that supports our community’s green future!
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@citizenptnewsin.bsky.socialResidents in Evansville are rallying against surveillance funding, demanding a shift towards social services instead—will their voices be heard?
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@citizenptnewsin.bsky.socialExciting news for Evansville! The Common Council just approved a 40-year tax agreement for the Crawford Door project, bringing 134 affordable housing units and new commercial space to our community.
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@citizenptnewsin.bsky.socialA recent suspected tuberculosis case at Ascension Saint Vincent revealed critical gaps in emergency department protocols and sparked vital collaboration between healthcare leaders.
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@citizenptnewsin.bsky.socialEvansville's innovative crisis-intervention team, with 120 trained officers, is transforming how police and health facilities respond to behavioral emergencies.
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@citizenptnewsin.bsky.socialEvansville is set to enhance traffic flow by paving over inactive railroad crossings as part of a major 2026 project—what's next for the city?
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@citizenptnewsin.bsky.socialConcerns are rising over the funding stability of key positions like the "cleanup coordinator," as a board member urges for a shift to base budget support amid alarming Black infant mortality rates.
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