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1. Evansville Parks Board moves forward with Tepe Park items (tristatehomepage.com) — Evansville's Parks Board is moving ahead with new shade structures, splash pad painting, and possible parking upgrades at Tepe Park, aiming for the 2027 season. Officials say the popular splash pad will stay open through EVSC Fall Break before closing, while Community One surveys neighbors about additional improvements that could make the park more family-friendly.
2. West Franklin businesses looking to make the most of Fall Festival (14news.com) — West Franklin Street restaurants in Evansville are hustling to serve huge Fall Festival crowds, tweaking menus with items like walking tacos and to-go margaritas. Owners say the week brings big exposure but also challenges with parking, deliveries, and staffing, and they're already thinking about how to be even better prepared for next year's festival rush.
3. Tyler Foxx Exits as Program Director and Afternoon Host at Hot 96 (barrettmedia.com) — A familiar voice is leaving Evansville's Hot 96, as program director and afternoon host Tyler Foxx has parted ways with the Midwest Communications station after a five-year run. The station hasn't yet announced who will take over his programming or afternoon drive duties, leaving a key leadership and on-air vacancy in the local lineup.
4. The Great Fall Thermostat Battle in Evansville, Indiana (1061evansville.com) — As fall settles into the Evansville area, the familiar household thermostat tug-of-war is back, pitting chilly family members against those still cracking windows. The piece playfully explores who really controls the dial and invites Evansville residents to share their preferred fall temperatures and the person at home who's always sneaking over to change the setting.
5. IHSAA Boys Soccer Sectional Day Two (14news.com) — Evansville soccer fans saw a dramatic night at the boys sectional, with North edging Memorial 1-0 in overtime at Castle's field. Reitz then topped Harrison 2-1 behind key goals and strong goalkeeping, setting up a showdown between the Panthers and North in the next round of tournament play.
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