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The Cruise-In has become another West Side Nut Club tradition occurring every year in June on the backdrop of beautiful and historic West Franklin Street. The 2024 event takes place Saturday June 8th on West Franklin Street from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This is the same stretch of Franklin Street that is used for the Fall Festival!  Registration is from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM and is free. However, donations to the West Side Nut Club Scholarship fund are welcome. Registration tables will be setup in the median across from West Side Library and Sportsman's. Franklin Street from St Joe Avenue to Wabash Avenue will be closed off for cruise-in participants. All makes and models are welcome (cars, trucks & bikes). Trophies will be presented for people's choice for best car, best truck, best bike. The half pot drawing of a maximum of $1500.00 will take place after 7:00 PM in Nutclub Plaza.

T- Shirts will also be available for purchase. Please note Cruise-In participant parking is available on the West Side Library Park grounds, however this will be closed if the grounds are too soggy. Participant parking is also allowed on all side streets between Wabash & St. Joe from Franklin Street to the alleys. Registration tables will be setup in the median across from the library and Sportsman's. No burn outs please.

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Evansville is an Ohio River cruise port and city in Indiana USA (Vanderburgh County). By population (around 120,000), the city is ranked Indiana's 3rd-largest, following Indianapolis (state's capital) and Fort Wayne (Southern Indiana's largest). Evansville was founded in 1812 (1817-incorporated) and received city status in 1847.

Port Evansville (locode USEVV) is a major Ohio River port with a modern infrastructure and direct rail and highway connections. Evansville is also designated as a Port of Entry, allowing it to handle both domestic and international cargo shipping. The Port's largest international exports include chemicals (64%), heavy equipment (18%) and foods (5%). Ohio River also connects Evansville with the Great Lakes and also with foreign markets (via New Orleans' Port NOLA) .

As cruise port, Evansville was introduced with American Cruise Lines/ACL 's 2024 summer program and included in the schedule of the ACL riverboat American Heritage (fka Queen of the Mississippi) . The news was announced by ACL in August 2022.

Next table shows ACL's 13-night/14-day itinerary (between Missouri and Pennsylvania via Kentucky-Indiana-Ohio) which was scheduled for the period July-August 2024 and promo-priced from USD 7755 per person with double occupancy.

Cruise ships in Evansville dock at Inland Marina. On the waterfront and to the north are two of the city's unique tourist attractions - the LST Dock (where is permanently moored USS LST-325 /a 1943-built landing ship tank, now serving as a WW2-themed museum) and Bally's Evansville (Hotel & Casino).

Indiana's first casino Bally's Evansville (1995-opened) was originally functioning on a riverboat (City of Evansville). The casino boat was an exact replica of the 1866-built Robert E. Lee (paddlewheel/sidewheel steamboat). In 2013, the casino boat (length 94 m / 310 ft, width 21 m / 70 ft, total public space 47863 ft2 / 4447 m2) was renamed Tropicana Evansville. Since 2018, Bally's Evansville is land-based (hotel and casino) property and owned by GLP-Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc.

Evansville Airport serves 30+ regularly scheduled domestic flights linking to Sanford/Orlando FL (by Allegiant Air), Charlotte NC and Dallas TX (by American Airlines/American Eagle), Atlanta GA (by Delta Air Lines and Delta Connection), and Chicago IL (American Airlines and Delta Air). Cargo flights (by FedEx Express) link to Memphis TN .

Four major railways serve Evansville's freight rail shipping - CSX, Evansville Western, Indiana Southwestern, and Norfolk Southern. The cargo trains are sorted at Howell Yard, which facilities have monthly capacity to handle ~3000 containers and trailers.

The current-day city's economy is largely based on trade, being Evansville Metro's principal city and serving a large tri-state (Illinois-Indiana-Kentucky) area that groups 30 counties (10x in Illinois, 11x in Indiana, 9x in Kentucky) and has combined population 0,9+ million. Evansville's major industries include healthcare/medical sciences (Deaconess Health System, Ascension St Vincent Evansville, hospitals), banking/finances, higher education (Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation, Indiana Ivy Tech Community College, Evansville University, Southern Indiana University), manufacturing, logistics/transportation, energy-related businesses, retail shopping.

In Evansville are headquartered large corporations like Escalade Inc (sporting goods), Old National Bank, OneMain Holdings (finance), Berry Global (plastic packaging products), Shoe Carnival (footwear), AmeriQual Group (food processing/production-packaging-assembly-distribution), Accuride (commercial vehicle components), Atlas World Group (moving and storage), Anchor Industries (ship anchors and mooring equipment), Evana Tool & Engineering (industrial machinery), Traylor Bros Inc (heavy construction), Koch Enterprises (heavy equipment), Lewis Bakeries (bakery foods), MetroNet (internet, TV, voice services), Red Spot Paint & Varnish (coatings for plastics), Karges Furniture.

The tourism industry benefits from several large museums (Children's, African American, Wartime, Reitz Home, Arts, History & Science), Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden (1928-opened). Angel Mounds State Historic Park (located approx 8 mi / 13 km southeast of the city), Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve (200 acres / 81 hectares of virgin forest), Wesselman Park (golf course, outdoor sports courts, playground), large-capacity sports facilities (Ford Center, Bosse Field, Double Cola Soccer Complex, Goebel Soccer Complex, Swonder Ice Arena), annual festivals and street fairs (West Side Nut Club Fall, Germania Mannerchor Volksfest).

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Riverboat cruise coming to Evansville next month

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Riverboat tours will start making stops in Evansville starting with one this summer.

Visit Evansville President Alexis Berggren shared the news during a visit to the 14 News studio for Midday with Mike.

She says it will be American Cruise Lines’ American Heritage , which is a traditional paddleboat.

Berggren says it’s expected to bring in tourism to downtown businesses.

The old LST dock is where the boat will come in. It won’t be docked full time, but will be a stop on the riverboat’s tour.

The first stop is set for Aug. 8, with more possible in the future.

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At 135 feet long and weighing in at 300 tons, the Madam Carroll is the largest registered boat in the state of Indiana. The vessel has an operational capacity of 500 guests and a license to party. She was launched on Lake Freeman in Monticello, Indiana in August of 1976. The Madam is now open all year dock-side and cruises seasonally on a regular schedule May through November providing live entertainment, dinner cruises, and private charters on one of the Midwest’s most unique and historical vessels.

Live Music and Cocktails DOCKSIDE!

The Luse Lounge is the Madam Carroll’s new dockside “boat bar” operation aptly named in commemoration of Madam Carroll founder, Bill Luse Sr. and family. The lounge operates just like a normal bar, out of the Madam Carroll while she is dockside.

LOUNGE HOURS : Wednesday – Saturday (4 PM – 11 PM) Live Music Every Friday!   ( See Schedule )

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Take a ride on Indiana’s Largest Boat as she cruises beautiful Lake Freeman for these high demand events out on the water.

2024 Sat 04 May 6:00 PM Sat 9:00 PM The Derby Cruise | May 4th, 2024 The Most Exciting 2 Minutes on the Lake

2024 Sun 12 May 1:00 PM Sun 3:00 PM Mothers Day Family Cruise | May 12th, 2024 Moms on the Madam

2024 Sat 01 Jun 8:00 PM Sat 11:00 PM Bruce Barker | June 1st, 2024 The Piano Man Live on the Boat

2024 Fri 07 Jun 7:00 PM Fri 9:00 PM Dinner Cruise | June 7th, 2024 Live Entertainment from Malachi Jaggers

2024 Sat 08 Jun 8:00 PM Sat 11:00 PM The Doggie Paddle Cruise | June 8th, 2024 A Loving Heart Animal Shelter Benefit

2024 Sun 16 Jun 1:00 PM Sun 3:00 PM Fathers Day Family Cruise | June 16th, 2024 Dads Love Boats

2024 Sun 23 Jun 11:00 AM Sun 1:00 PM Brunch Cruise | June 23rd, 2024 Live Entertainment from Kyle Hurd

2024 Fri 05 Jul 8:00 PM Fri 11:00 PM Bruce Barker a Fireworks Fundraiser | July 5th, 2024 A Fundraiser for the Fireworks Show

2024 Sat 06 Jul 9:30 AM Sat 12:30 PM Veterans Cruise & Boat Parade | July 6th, 2024

2024 Sat 06 Jul 8:00 PM Sat 12:00 AM Fireworks Over Freeman | July 6th, 2024 The Best Show on the Biggest Boat

2024 Fri 12 Jul 7:00 PM Fri 9:00 PM Dinner Cruise | July 12th, 2024 Live Entertainment from Group Therapy

2024 Sat 20 Jul 8:00 PM Sat 11:00 PM The Time Travelers | July 20th, 2024 Live on Indiana's Largest Boat

2024 Sun 21 Jul 11:00 AM Sun 1:00 PM Brunch Cruise | July 21st, 2024 Live Entertainment from Kyle Bledsoe

2024 Sat 27 Jul 8:00 PM Sat 11:00 PM Bruce Barker | July 27th, 2024 The Piano Man Live on the Boat

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Support an Indiana icon, jump on board for one of our free dockside shows and keep Indiana’s Largest Boat floating for years to come!

2024 Fri 19 Apr 8:30 PM Fri 11:30 PM The Jacks Dockside at the Luse Lounge

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The Luse Lounge welcomes The Jacks! This is a 21+ event hosted dockside on the

The Luse Lounge welcomes The Jacks! This is a 21+ event hosted dockside on the Madam Carroll. No cover.

The Jacks are a 4 piece band based out of Frankfort, Indiana. The Jacks have been playing in Lafayette, Monticello, Delphi, Frankfort and surrounding areas since 2017.  All four members have years of experience in the gigging circuit from Indiana to Florida to Germany! They pride themselves in playing an eclectic list of songs for all to enjoy! Covering genres from Blues and Country to Classic Rock and more! 

The Luse Lounge has live entertainment EVERY Friday! Read More About the Luse Lounge Line Up Online:  https://madamcarroll.com/luselounge/

2024 Fri 26 Apr 8:30 PM Fri 11:30 PM The Party Cats Dockside at the Luse Lounge

The Party Cats always serve up a good time playing original music from band frontman Brandon Pusey and their own funky brand of blues served up every which

The Party Cats always serve up a good time playing original music from band frontman Brandon Pusey and their own funky brand of blues served up every which way, with influences ranging from soulful roots blues to straight up rock and roll.

The band lineup for this show features a mashup of locally grown Monticello musicians who will be grooving in the good-time-pocket all night long.

2024 Fri 03 May 8:30 PM Fri 11:30 PM The Remedy Dockside at the Luse Lounge

The Remedy is one of the most requested cover bands of the Northwest Indiana/Chicago and Southwest Michigan

The Remedy is one of the most requested cover bands of the Northwest Indiana/Chicago and Southwest Michigan regions. Known for their dynamic live performances and diverse song selections. This is Classic Rock at its best – covering the best of the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. Jeff, Will, Pat and Rich bring decades of experience with precision musicianship and amazing vocal harmonies to the stage every night!

This is a 21+ event hosted dockside on the Madam Carroll. No cover. The Luse Lounge has live entertainment EVERY Friday! Read More About the Luse Lounge Line Up Online:  https://madamcarroll.com/luselounge/

2024 Fri 10 May 8:30 PM Fri 11:30 PM Uncle Buck's Mojo Bledsoe Dockside at the Luse Lounge

One night only, Uncle Buck’s Mojo Box and Kyle Bledsoe team up for a night of rockin’

One night only, Uncle Buck’s Mojo Box and Kyle Bledsoe team up for a night of rockin’ blues! Come enjoy amazing service, cocktails, and a unique atmosphere primed for live entertainment on Indiana’s Largest Boat, the Madam Carroll.

2024 Fri 24 May 8:30 PM Fri 11:30 PM The Sticktight Band Dockside at the Luse Lounge

Born in the heart of Kentucky, Ernie “Sticktight” Akins has had an infatuation for music since he started walking. The name Sticktight came from Country Music Superstar, John Michael Montgomery.

Born in the heart of Kentucky, Ernie “Sticktight” Akins has had an infatuation for music since he started walking. The name Sticktight came from Country Music Superstar, John Michael Montgomery. When visiting John at his farm, a two year old Ernie Akins was exploring in the woods and emerged covered in sticktights. John found it humorous and said, “Boy, we’re going to have to start calling you, ‘Sticktight’”. Since then, “Sticktight” has stuck!

​Sticktight grew up listening to radio and chart topping icons such as Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Dwight Yoakam, Charlie Daniels, Montgomery Gentry, and well as legendary Blues, Classic & Southern Rock Bands like Lynyrd Skynyrd, Molly Hatchet, George Thorogood, Stevie Ray Vaughn, etc. When performing, you can hear these influences blended into one giving Sticktight a sound of his own.

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2024 Fri 31 May 8:30 PM Fri 11:30 PM Group Therapy Dockside at the Luse Lounge

Group Therapy plays a variety of music across many genres. They are a group of friends bringing

Group Therapy plays a variety of music across many genres. They are a group of friends bringing the music out of the garage and on to the stage. Group Therapy is local to Monticello and will rock your sock off.

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Ship-Faced Madam Carroll Black Long Sleeve Tee

Probably the coolest t-shirt ever made. These Madam Carroll long sleeve tees are black with the ship’s logo on the front and “Lets Get Ship Faced” on the back. If you’ve ever partied on Indiana’s largest boat, then you likely need to have some Madam Carroll gear!

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Low Stock Clearance SALE: Probably the coolest t-shirt ever made. These Madam Carroll tees are neon green with the ship’s logo on the front and “Lets Get Ship Faced” on the back. If you’ve ever partied on Indiana’s largest boat, then you likely need to have some Madam Carroll gear!

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  A hoodie!? That zips up in the front?! What will they think of next! These Madam Carroll zip ups are olive in color with the ship’s logo on the front and “Ship Faced” on the back. If you’ve ever partied on Indiana’s largest boat, then you likely need to have some Madam Carroll gear!

The Road Knights of Evansville

The April 7th Cruise-In has been Cancelled Due to the Thread of Storms

The Road Knights' monthly cruise-ins

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2024 Cruise-In Dates

April 7 • May 5 • June 2 • July 7 • Aug. 4 • Sept. 1 • Oct. 6

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Evansville, IN

Dash Plaques, Trophies, Free Prize Drawings, 50/50, Raffles, Kids Prizes, Good Music, and Good Friends.

Join us and show off your ride! If you don't have a ride to show, come anyway to check out all the nice rides on display.

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AMERICAN HERITAGE RIVERBOAT TO DOCK IN EVANSVILLE THROUGHOUT THE FALL

Evansville, IN – July 25, 2024 – Explore Evansville and American Cruise Lines have announced that the American Heritage will return to Evansville for eight stops throughout the summer and fall of 2023.  The American Heritage, a classic newly renovated paddle-wheeler carrying 150 passengers, will moor at the dock formerly occupied by the LST 325 at Inland Marina on the following dates:

With one stop in the market already this summer, the passengers will visit regional attractions while in Evansville, including the Evansville Wartime Museum, Audubon Museum & Nature Center, Wesselman Woods and others.

Members of the community are invited to Inland Marina to view the riverboat and welcome passengers, but tours of the American Heritage will not be available to the public.  Marina Pointe will be open for beverage service starting at 10 AM and lunch service at 11 AM.

“We are thrilled to welcome the American Heritage and American Cruise Lines back to Evansville again this year!  We are excited about this growing partnership, and Explore Evansville continues to seek ways to bring more attractions to the riverfront that will serve both visitors and the local community,” said Alexis Berggren, President & CEO.

Anyone interested in volunteering as a member of the Evansville Welcoming Committee is encouraged to contact Explore Evansville at [email protected] .

About American Cruise Lines

American Cruise Lines offers river cruising and small-ship cruising in the U.S.A. American continues to launch the newest U.S.-built ships for Cruising Close to Home ®. On all American cruises, guests discover the history, spirit, and culture of the United States aboard a sophisticated fleet of American riverboats and small cruise ships. In 2023, America will operate 17 ships, each accommodating just 90-180 passengers, which cruise more than 50 domestic itineraries in 35 states. American offers domestic Flat-Rate Airfare for all its U.S. cruises and Complimentary Pre-Cruise Hotel Stays in cities across the country.

About Explore Evansville

Explore Evansville is the official sales and marketing agency for tourism in Evansville, Indiana and Vanderburgh County.  Explore Evansville is dedicated to marketing and supporting local hotels and attractions and enhancing the area’s economy by selling the region as a premier destination for conventions, meetings, sports events, leisure, and business.  Additionally, Explore Evansville operates the Evansville Sports Complex, a state-of-the-art, multi-use sports facility, home to Deaconess Sports Park and Goebel Soccer Complex.

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Visit the LST-325 in Evansville, IN!

Only operational lst in wwii configuration afloat in us waters.

Adults (18+): $15

Youth (6—17): $7.50 per person

Children (5 and under): FREE 

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Tuesday-Sunday: 10:00am - 4:00pm CST

Tours are guided, 1 hour in length and start on the hour, with the last one starting at 3pm.

All hours are Central Standard Time.

Closed Jan. 1 (New Year’s Day) Closed Apr. 17 (Easter Sunday)

Closed Nov. 25 (Thanksgiving Day)

Closed Dec. 24-25 (Christmas Eve & Day)

Closed Dec. 31 (New Year’s Eve)

Tours are guided, 1 hour in length and start on the hour,

with the last one starting at 3pm.

All hours are currently Central Daylight Time.

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The LST-325—the last fully operational WWII Landing Ship Tank (LST)—is open for tours seasonally throughout the year in her home port of Evansville, Indiana. She leaves port in the early fall to sail the nation’s inland rivers. Her crew of volunteers shares the history of these incredible vessels, the men and women who built them, and those who served on them.

Since the COVID pandemic, tours are back to normal. Our primary concern is the health and safety of our visitors, volunteers, and staff members. While it is not required, visitors are encouraged to wear masks and practice "social distancing" as best as they can.

We will continue to monitor and assess the situation to determine if any further action is required. Updates will be shared via Facebook, Twitter, and our website. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience and understanding.

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Evansville's recruitment of Ohio River cruise lines, excursion boat is moving fast

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Evansville’s effort to attract Ohio River vessels to the LST 325’s former dock at Inland Marina is making fast progress.

American Cruise Lines will bring a cruise ship with 150 passengers to the dock on Aug. 8, according to the Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Meanwhile, Cincinnati-based BB Riverboats is speaking openly about docking a smaller excursion boat here that would be available for residents and organizations.

The CVB's board last week signed agreement with the City of Evansville and Inland Marina regarding the dock’s usage. It made the CVB the controlling entity of the dock and the point agency for negotiations with boat companies.

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The LST controlled the dock previously as part of a pact with the city and Inland Marina. It needs some maintenance and paint, but it is in good overall shape, according to the bureau.

Alexis Berggren, the bureau's CEO, told the board in late April that cruise ships in Evansville appeared to be a longer-term goal . But the talks with cruise lines moved more quickly than the bureau anticipated.

"We had been prepped for this process to take 18-24 months, but at least one of the cruise operators ( American Cruise Lines ) feels the situation here is turnkey enough that they want to start this year and see how it all goes," Berggren said.

Evansville restaurants and attractions would benefit from those cruise lines dropping by, as they often do in Henderson, Kentucky. The docking of a BB Riverboats vessel here, though, would open up even more possibilities.

That company would dock an excursion boat on the inside of the dock, while the larger cruise lines would pull up on the outside.

BB Riverboats owner Alan Bernstein confirmed the company's interest during a recent Vanderburgh County Council meeting, where some funding was approved for dock repairs.

He told the council that Evansville has been "underserved" in the past by excursion boats, and "there's a great opportunity here."

"The dock at inland Marine is where this would be viable," he said. "I'm excited about dealing with whoever we need to do to get this done."

An excursion boat would be available for rent, and in other communities they're used for many types of events, including after-prom parties, bureau officials said.

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Evansville’s Electric Vehicle Cruise a Different Kind of Car Show

Following a successful inaugural car show Sunday, organizers of “EVs for EVV” or, “Electric Vehicle Event for Evansville,” are already planning on a show next year.

Organizer Caroline Nellis of Tri-State Creation Care, said they’re shooting for September 23, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Nellis feels like they’ve also made some history with their car show, and maybe even some electric converts.

“This is the first electric vehicle cruise that Evansville has ever had,” she said. “So I’m hoping that this will be the first of an annual thing. It’ll become like the frog follies became for Evansville.”

The day of the show, the EV side is a little quiet compared to the typical hot rod side; the only sounds are enthusiasts talking about features, and the occasional mechanical whirr of automatic doors or seats.

Hundreds strolled through the EV show featuring a range of vehicles — from the demure and cheerful-looking Nissan Leaf, to the brawny Tesla Model X and the Rivian truck, owned by attorney Neil Chapman.

“It’s got four motors — one motor on each wheel. 872 horsepower, which is absolutely necessary for getting a gallon of milk from Schnucks (or a) Starbucks run,” he said with a laugh.

A favorite feature is the large compartment accessible from the outside, located behind the cabin for storing a variety of equipment. Most of the EVs were open for the public to sit in. Several children crawled through this compartment for photos.

Chapman said he bought a Tesla back in 2012. “I just liked the attention frankly, and and being cutting edge.”

Chapman brought the electric motorcycle, a Harley Livewire, which drew the attention of Ron (last name withheld) from Evansville. He said it feels strange. “That’s the first e-bike I’ve sat on,” he said.

The EV section ends with a Chevy Volt, and just beyond, the regular classic car show picks up with a Chevelle SS 396.

There are also European models like Vince Anderson’s 1965 Jaguar E-Type — not “E” for “electric,” of course.

Like several classic car owners WNIN spoke with, he’s not interested in an electric vehicle. He said he would need the range of a gas tank and the charge time of a lunch and bathroom break.

“And then also the fact that you can’t ignore that the electricity that they use generates global warming too, so they’re not zero carbon emission vehicles,” he said. “So I’m an engineer by background, and I used to work in environmental things.”

Anderson isn’t totally wrong. Electricity, especially around southwest Indiana, does come from coal-fired power plants. But University of Southern Indiana mechanical engineering professor Brandon Field said an EV is still far better for the environment.

“The fossil fuel that you’re burning is being used to produce electricity much more efficiently than your car motor is burning the fossil fuel to make the car go.”

Regarding range, Field says many EVs can hit that average “gas tank” range of 300 miles.

EV owners like Lance Seaton of Fort Branch, say range and recharging aren’t a problem.

“I only go to gas stations if I want to energy drink or need to use the bathroom,” he said. “Other than that, I just plug it in tonight and I have a full tank every morning.”

His sharp, black Kia EV-6 GT won “People’s Choice” award. He’s married with three children and he still has a gas-powered van. But, he said he’d go all-electric for his family fleet.

“Really, we just need more charging stations every so often. If they could do one every 100 miles, that’s more than enough.”

Seaton arrived with his battery at about 90-percent, and he said after three hours of powering the EV show PA system, it’s still near 90 percent.

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#7. DePauw University

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#6. Indiana University-Purdue University - Indianapolis (IUPUI)

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Evansville Baseball Faces Indiana in Road Trip Opener

The University of Evansville baseball team is embarking on a five-game road trip, starting with a matchup against the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington. The Purple Aces head into the game with an 18-17 record, coming off a dominant series against Illinois State where they outscored their opponents 28-7.

• University of Evansville's pitching staff allowed the lowest three-game run total since 2020 with only 7 runs against Illinois State.
• Senior outfielder Kip Fougerousse, a former IU player, has been a standout performer for the Purple Aces this season, boasting a .322 batting average with 8 home runs and 31 RBI.
• University of Evansville has won eight of its last nine games, with graduate outfielder Mark Shallenberger leading the offensive charge with a .383 batting average.
• Indiana Hoosiers, with a 20-16 record, showcase a strong offensive lineup, led by sophomore infielder Tyler Cerny batting .348 with 15 doubles, 6 home runs, and 39 RBI.

The upcoming game between University of Evansville and Indiana Hoosiers promises an exciting matchup, with both teams looking to continue their winning momentum in this interconference battle.

As the University of Evansville baseball team faces off against Indiana Hoosiers, the game not only marks a competitive clash but also a homecoming for standout player Kip Fougerousse, adding an extra layer of intrigue to this compelling matchup.

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