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1. Evansville is still catching up to other Midwest cities in providing EV charging stations (wnin.org) — Evansville has just finished installing five new public EV charging stations, bringing the citywide total to 15 at spots like the Civic Center's Back 40 lot, Swonder Ice Arena, Mesker Park Zoo, Deaconess Sports Park, and the Evansville Museum. Local climate leaders say expanding chargers is key to Evansville's Climate Action Plan and to cutting transportation-related air pollution while making the city more attractive to residents and visitors.
2. Local News: Wednesday August 19th, 2026 (poseycountyradio.com) — Evansville-area readers should know police in Mt. Vernon and Evansville are stepping up impaired-driving enforcement now through Labor Day as part of a statewide safety campaign. The update also covers the ongoing Ohio River search for a missing boater, new University of Evansville dual-credit deals with local schools, Kevin O'Leary's upcoming USI appearance, and last night's high school sports results.
3. Bears bear down for home opener (14news.com) — Central High School's Bears are gearing up for their home opener in Evansville on Friday at 6:30 p.m. against Mater Dei, hoping to rebound from last year's 1–9 season. Players and coaches say a summer of team bonding, renewed discipline, and a more aggressive offense has them optimistic about scoring more points and delivering a more exciting experience for local fans.
4. UE signs nine dual-credit agreements with local high schools (tristatehomepage.com) — The University of Evansville is deepening its local impact by signing nine new dual-credit agreements with area high schools, giving students more ways to earn UE credit before graduation. Depending on the school, teens can take qualifying classes at their high school, enroll directly in UE courses, or do both, potentially starting college with a meaningful head start.
5. These Are NJ's Best High Schools, Brand New Rankings Show (dailyvoice.com) — Signature School in Evansville has earned the No. 2 spot nationwide in U.S. News & World Report's 2026–27 high school rankings, just behind a Tennessee magnet school. The list evaluates nearly 18,000 schools on college readiness, test performance, and graduation outcomes, with the article focusing mainly on how New Jersey schools fared.
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