Protest Against Winnecke's Mask Mandate Planned in Evansville

Protesters are planning to gather in front of the Civic Center in objection of the executive order recently issued by Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke that requires masks throughout the River City.

For tonight will dip down to the mid 70s.

We can expect rain and storm chances for your wednesday night.

Sunrise is set for 5:40am, sunset is set for 8:12 pm.

Not everyone is embracing the mayor's executive order - or a county resolution on face masks.... in fact - today protesters are planing to gather in front of the civic center at 5:00pm - to voice their concerns.... the organizer of?mask-less protest spoke with 44news tuesday about today's event.... "we want people to wear masks, we want people to social distance, we want people to be careful of their surroundings and stop spreading this disease, but at the same time, this protest is supposed to show that the government is not in control of us, and this executive order is unconstitutional in every way."

Mayor winnecke says - he does not think a mask ordinance infringes upon individual liberties - calling it a simple attempt to protect pubic health.... meanwhile - the evansville city council is considering its own version of a mandate - that includes fines for violators.... a person wanted