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05/30/2026

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05/29/2026

This week in the Tri-State:
• 3 Agencies Seeking County Ambulance Contract
• Sheriff Praises Flock Cameras after Suspect Found in Tennessee
• Several Evansville roads targeted for repaving with help of $1 million grant
• Homes, Apartments, Hotel Planned for West Side

Find these stories and more on our website: https://news.wnin.org/

05/29/2026

Authorities have released the identity of a man found deceased in a Perry County Lake on Memorial Day.

The Perry County Coroner's Office says Anthony Evrard, 43, was found deceased in Saddle Lake on Memorial Day

05/29/2026

A new housing and business space is planned for Evansville’s East Side.

The $38 million "Republic" development is planned for the Promenade District on Evansville's East Side

05/29/2026

Plenty of festivals and other events to choose from this weekend. Check it out in The Weekend Notebook.

05/29/2026

A major, multi-use development is in the works in western Vanderburgh County.

An economic development project called Old Farm Reserve calls for homes and businesses along the University Parkway

05/29/2026

Together with your child, create a map that shows the route for a trip you’ve taken recently — either in your city or town or somewhere farther away. While making the map, talk about why we use maps and how they are helpful.

Make a map with Molly that shows the route of a trip you took and the landmarks you noticed along the way.

05/28/2026

Tonight on WNIN NEWSMAKERS we'll hear more about local road projects.

WNIN NEWSMAKERS, hosted by Noah Alatza, airs tonight, 5/28 at 7pm on WNIN PBS.

05/28/2026

A forum is set for next week in Evansville about the impact of property tax changes.

EVPL Central will host a forum called "The High Cost of (Slightly) Lower Property Taxes" organized by the League of Women Voters, Tuesday, June 2

05/28/2026

The city of Evansville has secured a $1 million Community Crossings Matching Grant (CCMG), which initially they missed, due to a clerical error.

The city of Evansville has secured one grant they thought they missed out on due to a clerical error; $11 million in intersection improvements also planned, should a separate grant pass