Evansville news today

Here are some of the top news stories from Evansville, Indiana today:

Local News

• The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation has announced plans to renovate and expand several schools in the district, including North High School and Oak Hill Elementary School. (Source: Evansville Courier & Press)
• The City of Evansville has launched a new program to provide free or low-cost legal services to low-income residents. The program is designed to help residents with issues such as eviction, domestic violence, and consumer fraud. (Source: WNIN)
• The Evansville Otters, the city's minor league baseball team, have announced their schedule for the upcoming season. The team will play 96 games at Bosse Field, including 12 home games against the rival Quad Cities River Bandits. (Source: Evansville Courier & Press)

Crime and Public Safety

• A man was arrested and charged with murder after a shooting in the 1400 block of S. Heidelbach Avenue. The victim, a 25-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene. (Source: Evansville Police Department)
• The Evansville Police Department is investigating a string of burglaries in the city's north side. Several homes and businesses have been broken into in the past week, with thieves stealing valuables and cash. (Source: Evansville Courier & Press)

Sports

• The University of Evansville men's basketball team has announced its schedule for the upcoming season. The team will play 31 games, including 16 home games at the Ford Center. (Source: University of Evansville Athletics)
• The Evansville Thunderbolts, the city's minor league hockey team, have announced their schedule for the upcoming season. The team will play 56 games at the Ford Center, including 12 home games against the rival Quad City Storm. (Source: Evansville Thunderbolts)

Weather

• A cold front is expected to move into the Evansville area today, bringing with it a chance of scattered thunderstorms and a high temperature in the mid-60s. (Source: National Weather Service)
• The Evansville Water and Sewer Utility has issued a boil water advisory for several neighborhoods in the city due to a water main break. Residents are advised to boil their water before consuming it. (Source: Evansville Water and Sewer Utility)