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Local news you can trust. Built for Evansville.

Partner With Us

Evansville NewsLab in Evansville Indiana is working to bridge the gap between residents and local news so our community can stay informed, represented, and engaged.

The Problem with news in Evansville

Local news has declined across the country, and communities feel the impact—less context, less local coverage, and less trust. Our work is focused on closing the gap between Evansville, Indiana residents and the information they need to make informed decisions.

    • Clear updates on the decisions that shape Evansville

    • More context, less noise

    • Coverage that reflects the whole community, not just headlines

    • Easy-to-follow summaries you can actually use

  • In collaboration with Our Times newspaper, we have launched a community journalism initiative to begin addressing gaps indicated by our preliminary research.

    Through this initiative, community members will take notes at the Evansville City Council meetings and EVSC School Board meetings, which will be published and reported on through Our Times.

    This pilot program will be scaled to include more public meetings and community events.

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“People told us they want local news that’s more trustworthy, more useful, and more connected to real life in Evansville.”

— Evansville Newslab Research

About
the Evansville newslab

Our local Evansville news organization is committed to delivering timely and accurate reporting on events that matter in our community. With a team of dedicated student and community journalists, we strive to provide comprehensive coverage that informs and engages our audience.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • We’re a community-centered initiative building systems and partnerships that strengthen local journalism and civic information.

  • A national model that trains and pays community members to document public meetings so the public has accessible records and coverage.

  • Contact us, share updates, partner, sponsor, or help amplify meeting coverage when it launches.

  • You can reach us anytime via our contact page. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one to two business days.

Want better local information in Evansville, Indiana?

If you care about fair representation, clearer local reporting, and understanding what’s happening in city and school decisions, join us.