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Hello Evansville! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Evansville's proposed data center pause could mean for your neighborhood
  • How Evansville's new EMS partnership could change your next 911 call
  • Evansville community rallies after 13-year-old is critically hurt by bus

Also on today's calendar: Storytime @ EVPL North Park and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 98 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 85, low: 67.
  • Friday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Evansville City Council to consider data center moratorium (courierpress.com) — Evansville residents may soon see a 180-day pause on new data center projects, as a proposed moratorium heads to City Council for a vote on Sept. 14. During the pause, council members would study potential zoning changes, while neighboring Vanderburgh and Warrick counties pursue their own rules for data center development.
   

2. Mayor Terry announces multi-year partnership for Evansville EMS system (14news.com) — Evansville officials are launching a new fire-based EMS system backed by a multi-year partnership among the city, Evansville Fire Department and Deaconess Health System, aimed at strengthening emergency care for residents. Early changes include a smarter station alerting system that sends calls only to the responding firehouse, reducing sleep disruptions and improving responder wellness and long-term readiness.
   

3. Student hit by bus likely in hospital for months, mom says (14news.com) — A 13-year-old Evansville-area student hit by a school bus in Grandin Pointe Mobile Home Park is facing months in the hospital after multiple surgeries for internal injuries and a severe pelvic fracture. Authorities say she was adjusting her backpack when a second bus turned into the lot, striking and dragging her before she was flown to Indianapolis for treatment.
   

4. Moore, WKU prepare for upcoming season (pmg-ky3.com) — Western Kentucky's men's basketball team will visit Evansville twice, first for an Oct. 25 exhibition against Indiana at the Ford Center and again for a Dec. 5 road game. The challenging nonconference slate is designed to prepare standout guard Teagan Moore and his teammates for a run at the Conference USA title.
   

5. WWE News: More Upcoming Raw & SmackDown Dates And Locations Announced (ewrestling.com) — WWE is bringing SmackDown to Evansville's Ford Center on Friday, November 20, giving local wrestling fans a chance to see a live TV taping close to home. Tickets for this and seven other newly announced shows go on sale Friday, September 11, with presale access starting Thursday, September 10 through WWE's website.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I live in Edinborough neighborhood on the northside.
    I'm an RN of 16 years. I'm in my early 40's. I'm a mama to 2 teenage daughters. I'm not from the area and I'm looking to make new friends with other… (Nextdoor Ashmore/Edin/Broad/Fox)
  • Sometimes the thing that's used to break your heart.
    It's flipped around to build you to who you truly are. You see, we all go through breaking. But on the other side it's breakthrough. So if you can… (Nextdoor Jacobsville)
  • Deaconess Health System, Inc. posted a job opening for Central Supply Technician in Evansville. Apply here.
  • Schnucks Markets, Inc. posted a job opening for (18yrs+ to apply) Deli Clerk - Evansville North in Evansville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Evansville here.

Ok Evansville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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