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Otters forecast

Submitted by Byron Douglas on Friday, May 24th, 8:38 am
Otters forecast

The Otters are spending most of the Memorial Day weekend at home.  They've got games at Bosse Field tonight, Saturday night, and Sunday evening.

It'll be football-like weather, though. Last season was rife with hot and humid nights; this season has featured cool nights to date.

Expect clear skies with temps in the lower 60s through the 2nd inning. Then temps will fall into the 50s under moonlit skies for the remainder of the game tonight.

First pitch at 6:35 p.m.

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Sunrise over Bosse Field on Opening Day

Submitted by Rich Miller, Web Producer
Friday, May 17th, 2013, 8:32am
Sunrise over Bosse Field on Opening Day

14 News photographer Kirk Duncan took time out from our live reports at Bosse Field early this morning to snap this great photo of the sun coming up.

The Otters open the 2013 season tonight against Normal.  Game time is 6:35.

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Local middle school bowlers roll their way to state

Submitted by Rich Miller, Web Producer
Monday, May 13th, 2013, 2:19pm
Local middle school bowlers roll their way to state

Three local middle school boys are heading to the Indiana State Finals after competing in the regional Indiana Bowling Centers Association tournament at Franklin Lanes.

Leading the Evansville contingent was 8th grader Dylan Gries of Perry Heights who rolled a 621 series.

Seventh grader Connor Bixby of Thompkins took third place and qualified for state with a 562 and sixth grader Brandon Coomes of Helfrich was the first place winner in his division by bowling a 546 series.  

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Highland Little League plans Challenger Division for special needs kids

Submitted by Rich Miller, Web Producer
Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 10:59am

Highland Baseball Club is working to develop a Challenger Division baseball league for children with physical or mental challenges.

The league would be for kids age 4 through 18 or as old as 21 if the student is still in high school.

Club President Matt Pokoney tells WIKY News that the league will be free and uniforms and equipment would be provided.

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IU coaches coming to Jasper, Evansville

Submitted by Rich Miller, Web Producer
Monday, April 29th, 2013, 10:00am
IU coaches coming to Jasper, Evansville

 

The IU Varsity Club has released the schedule for the annual, summer IU Athletics Tailgate Tour, presented by Smithville. The 2013 tour features seven stops; six head coaches; Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Fred Glass; and sportscaster Don Fischer.

The tour will come to the Jasper Riverwalk May 30 from 6-8 p.m. Two days earlier on the 28th, the coaches will be at Oak Meadow Country Club for a noon gathering.

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5K on the Runway returns

Submitted by Rich Miller, Web Producer
Thursday, April 18th, 2013, 9:00am
5K on the Runway returns

The YMCA of Southwestern Indiana will be hosting the 5K on the Runway and Family Fun Day sponsored by St. Mary's on Saturday, May 11 at 8:00 am at Tri-State Aero.  This exciting spring event will allow participants to run or walk on the actual runway.  The Y will provide childcare for registered participants while they race.  

Free Family Fun activities will include airplane, firetruck and ambulance displays, plane rides (weather permitting), inflatables, refreshments and more. These are free and open to the public (no registration necessary) from 9 am to noon.

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Garvin Park, Diamond Valley to be stocked with fish through new DNR program

Submitted by Rich Miller, Web Producer
Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013, 9:56am
Garvin Park, Diamond Valley to be stocked with fish through new DNR program

 

Evansville fishermen will have more opportunities this year thanks to a new program through the Indiana Department of Natural Resources called Go FishIN in the City.

With the help of local partners, the DNR will stock 5,000 catchable-size channel catfish in the spring and summer, spreading them throughout small lakes in urban areas including Evansville's Garvin Park Lake and Diamond Valley Park Lake. Selected lakes are located in city parks that are family friendly, well maintained, and have amenities.   

“Many of the better fishing spots tend to be a considerable distance from where a lot of anglers live—in the larger cities,” said DNR fisheries chief Bill James. “Not everyone has the ability to travel long distances to get to a fishing spot, especially kids living in urban areas.”

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