Evansville's only water treatment plant was built in 1897 and requires replacement. How does the process work and what's it going to cost us? Lane Young, the Executive Director of the Evansville Water and Sewer Utility walks us through the process. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Evansville and the New Waterworks

Evansville mayor Lloyd Winnecke was our quest this morning on the WIKY Morning Show. We talked about impressive Covid vaccination numbers for our city and if the mayor got side effects from either shot.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor Lloyd Winnecke on WIKY

Jason Woebkenberg, Chief Communication Officer for EVSC, says they're in need of substitute teachers. And it's perfect for college students home on their holiday break! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Mayor updates us on the current guideline expansions and compares them to measures implemented across the river in Kentucky. Just how bad is it? Mayor Winnecke fills us in. Plus, the city's Christmas Tree lighting goes virtual this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Effective Monday 10/19/20, any social or civic gathering where the total number of those in attendance is expected to exceed 125 persons will be required to submit a written event plan to the Vanderburgh County Health Department at least ten days prior to the event. The mayor has details. Also, a P-47 Thunderbolt returns for a hometown visit and what's the policy with trick or treating this year in Evansville? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor Winnecke says we're going in the wrong direction in terms of Covid 19 positive cases in recent weeks. Two apparent trouble spots and one that shows potential to be troublesome. Photo courtesy of Noah Stubbs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor Lloyd Winnecke on the Recent Spike in Covid 19

Eddie Dietz and Jordan Rayben of the West Side Nut Club dropped by the WIKY Morning Show to tell  us all about this year's Half Pot! Starts today (9/24) and goes until October 10 at 2pm. Important information about the booths (4 total, all on the West Side,) times and more. Plus, Eddie and Jordan make their predictions on the jackpot total this year. Good luck! See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

West Side Nut Club 2020 Half Pot!

Ray Chapman, who played for the Cleveland Indians, is remarkably the only man in MLB history to die from injuries sustained in the course of playing the game. He was hit by a pitch at the top of the fifth inning by Carl Mays, pitching for the Yankees in an important game on August 17, 1920. Hear the amazing story featuring a major connection to the Tristate and Diane's family! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ray Chapman story by Mike Sowell

Jason Woebkenberg, Chief Communication Officer for EVSC, dropped by the WIKY Morning Show to provide a last minute rundown on the start of the school year for EVSC students. It's being called a "slow start" with everyone back in session by next week.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EVSC Schools At Last Begin (but slowly)

This Sunday Ellis will provide a horse for the Kentucky Derby next month. How did it happen? What does it mean for Ellis Park? Ellis Park's Racing Secretary Dan Bork dropped by to tell us about the Run Happy Derby at Ellis this Sunday.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

History at Ellis Park this Weekend

Big changes and new requirements for parents who wish for their kids to use school transportation from EVSC. Jason Woebkenberg, Chief Communications Officer for EVSC, explains what needs to be done (and soon)!

Riding an EVSC School Bus in 2020

Mayor Winnecke issued an Executive Order for the citizens of Evansville to wear a mask in indoor settings where social distancing are not practical. What are the exceptions? How did he come to the decision? How long will it last? All that and where to get more on the podcast.

Mayor Winnecke and Wearing a Mask

Eddie Dietz of the West Side Nut Club talks with us about the difficult decision to cancel this year's Fall Festival. 

2020 Fall Festival Cancelled

EVSC schools are discussing three options on the safe return of students and teachers August 5 for the new school year. Jason Woebkenberg, Chief Communication Officer for the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation dropped by the WIKY Morning Show to discuss.

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Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb moved the start of Stage 4 to Friday 6/10 (instead of 6/14). Jay Zimmer joins DJB and Diane to discuss all that's involved including retail, bars, restaurants and more. Also, LST-325 finally moves to its new dock in downtown Evansville. Jay will be aboard the ship broadcasting live Saturday morning on WIKY!

Phase 4 Opening with Jay Zimmer

Dennis Jon Bailey and Diane Douglas from the WIKY Morning Show give you interviews with the Evansville Community including some of the major charities in town.

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