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Barbara Kay (Swayze) Eichmiller, 88, Cannelburg
Barbara Kay (Swayze) Eichmiller, 88, of Cannelburg, Indi., passed away peacefully on September 29, 2026, at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 14, 1938, in Martin County, Ind., to the late Clyde and Madge (Morris)…
Robert C. “Bob” Goodman, 74, Huntingburg
Robert C. “Bob” Goodman, 74, of Huntingburg, passed away at 8:17 p.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at home surrounded by family. Bob was born in Evansville, Indiana, on April 19, 1952, to Donald and Daisy (James) Goodman. He married Debbie Harold on November 19, 1972, at…
Completing the Connection
With $202 million worth of infrastructure just north of the Ohio River now built, all that’s left to connect Interstate 69 from Indiana to Kentucky is the most costly piece — a four-lane bridge expected to open in 2031. Indiana Gov. Mike Braun and other dignitaries gathered Sept.…
Gov. Braun marks major construction milestone on I-69 Ohio River Crossing
EVANSVILLE – Today Indiana Gov. Mike Braun announced completion of Section 3 of the I-69 Ohio River Crossing Project in Evansville during an event at...
A Voice of Her Own
Kenna Elpers vividly remembers stepping up to her mark, facing the backs of the coaches seated in front of her, taking a deep breath, and belting out a song. Then, a chair turned. A coach wanted her voice. True, the “coaches” were her 10-year-old friends, the “chairs” were office…
Cafe Culture
Evansville Living readers love their caffeine, hence why a category about coffee typically shows up in the annual Best of Evansville contest. The top vote-getters for “Best Locally Owned Coffee Shop” in 2026 include two businesses celebrating 10th anniversaries, a spot noted for…
Evansville Woman Pleads Guilty To Stealing $400k From Employer
The chief operations officer of an Evansville healthcare staffing agency has been sentenced to federal prison following charges of wire fraud and money laundering.
Evansville mother charged with neglect after 3-year-old son drowns in backyard pool
EVANSVILLE — An Evansville woman was arrested and charged with felony neglect of a dependent resulting in death after her three-year-old son drowned in a...
United By Design
A longtime Evansville business has a new owner, but officials say the partnership will only make the firm stronger. Architecture, interior design, and engineering firm Hafer on Sept. 9 announced its acquisition by Denver, Colorado-based Galloway & Company. Galloway operates at 21…
Ruby M. Stratmann
Ruby M. Stratmann, 106, of Evansville, passed away at 6:16 a.m. on Monday, April 28, 2025, at Comfort Care Homes in Wichita, Kansas. The graveside [...]
A Seal of Excellence
Best of Evansville voters have long been fans of La Campirana’s authentic cuisine and just named it Best Latin American Restaurant in this year’s Best of Evansville contest. Now, Mexican officials are honoring the business with a major culinary award, just in time for Hispanic…
Weekend Guide: Oct. 1-4
The fall arts season begins with heritage festivals, stage plays, concerts, and more in Evansville and throughout the Tri-State.