City of Evansville - Government

06/23/2026

This past weekend, more than 200 teens from across Evansville participated in Midnight Basketball.

Thank you to all the volunteers and community partners whose support made this event possible and helped create a safe, positive space for our youth.

06/23/2026

We asked, and you answered!

Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete the 2027 City Budget Survey. Your feedback will help us better understand which services you value most and where you would like to see improvements as the city prepares its upcoming budget.

Mayor Stephanie Terry will present the proposed budget to City Council on September 15, 2026 at 3:00 pm. The community will have an opportunity to provide feedback during public budget hearings prior to the final City Council vote on October 5, 2026.

To learn more, visit: https://www.evansvillegov.org/egov/apps/document/center.egov?view=item&id=11225

06/22/2026

Stay informed about what’s happening in your local government by following upcoming city meetings. View the full schedule and check back to watch select meetings online: https://www.evansvillegov.org/egov/apps/services/index.egov?view=detail;id=13

06/21/2026

Celebrating the dads, grandfathers, and father figures who lead with love, strength, and dedication. Thank you for the impact you make on your families and our community. Happy Father’s Day from the City of Evansville!

06/19/2026

In celebration of Juneteenth, City offices will be closed on Friday, June 19.

Today, we honor the significance of Juneteenth and celebrate the freedom, resilience, and achievements that continue to shape our communities.

Regular business hours will resume on Monday, June 22.

06/18/2026

🚧 Traffic Update 🚧 Lloyd Expwy & St. Joe Ave

Beginning Friday, June 19, EWSU contractors will modify traffic patterns at the Lloyd Expwy and St. Joe Ave intersection as construction progresses.

✅ Lloyd Expwy traffic will be fully open in both directions through the intersection.

🚫 The following restrictions will remain in place:
• No left turn from westbound Lloyd Expwy onto southbound St. Joe Ave
• No right turn from eastbound Lloyd Expwy onto southbound St. Joe Ave
• Southbound St. Joe Ave will remain closed between the Lloyd Expwy and Ohio St

Please follow posted traffic signs, slow down in the work zone, and watch for crews. We appreciate your patience as this important infrastructure improvement project continues.

06/16/2026

Celebrate Juneteenth in Evansville!

This week, community organizations throughout the city are hosting events that honor freedom, history, culture, and community.

From Evansville's 7th Annual Juneteenth Community Celebration hosted by Evansville Cultural Experience to the Evansville Juneteenth Talent Showcase and the Evansville African American Museum's Juneteenth Community Baseball Classic, there are many opportunities to learn, reflect, and celebrate.

06/15/2026

This November, the University of Evansville and the University of Southern Indiana will face off at the Ford Center in the inaugural River City Classic. We can't wait to see downtown Evansville come alive as these two programs write a new chapter in local sports history.

🏀 HISTORY WILL BE MADE IN DOWNTOWN EVANSVILLE. 🏀

For the first time ever, the University of Evansville and University of Southern Indiana will meet in a regular-season Division I men's basketball game.

Introducing the inaugural River City Classic, presented by Old National Bank.

📅 Saturday, November 7
📍 Ford Center
⏰ 7:00 PM Tipoff

This neutral-site showdown will bring two Evansville institutions together on one stage in the heart of downtown, creating one of the most anticipated sporting events in our community's history.

Whether you wear purple or red, this is more than a basketball game, it's a celebration of our city's rich basketball tradition, hometown pride, and the passion of two incredible fan bases.

🎟️ Public ticket sales begin July 15 through the Ford Center Box Office.

USI fans are encouraged to sit on the south end of the arena, while UE fans are encouraged to sit on the north end as we create an electric atmosphere for this historic matchup.

Who's ready for the River City Classic?

06/15/2026

Stay up to date with what’s happening this week at City Hall!

View the full schedule and check back to watch select meetings online: https://www.evansvillegov.org/egov/apps/services/index.egov?view=detail;id=13

06/13/2026

School’s out, summer is officially here, and Evansville is buzzing with activity.

Tune in to 98.5 WEOA tomorrow morning at 9:00 a.m. for the Forward Together radio show where Mayor Terry and Danielle Crooks, Executive Director of Parks and Recreation, will discuss everything happening in our parks this summer.

From community events and recreational programs to major park upgrades and improvements across the city, they’ll share how Evansville residents can make the most of the season. Don’t miss it!