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Evansville
Wednesday, February 25th, 2026
Good morning, Evansville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Angel Mounds will host 'Breaking the Glass Ceiling,' a free Q&A event on March 14 that brings local women leaders to discuss roles in fields dominated by men & offer tours. Panelists include Mayor Stephanie Terry, County Prosecutor Diana Moers and EVSC Superintendent Darla Hoover. Courier & Press
- ➤ Mrs. Doubtfire: The Musical will be staged on Thursday, March 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Aiken Theatre at Old National Events Plaza — the show is based on the 1993 hit film starring Robin Williams. 14 News
- ➤ Country music duo Brooks & Dunn will perform with special guests Tucker Wetmore and Caylee Hammack on Sept. 10 at the Ford Center. Tickets will go on sale Friday, Feb. 27 at 10 a.m. at the Ford Center ticket office & on Ticketmaster.com. 14 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ EVSC is improving school safety across the district by hosting a national security firm's review of transportation procedures, surveillance systems and building designs. The assessment is expected to guide future measures to protect students+ staff+ visitors. 44 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Indiana maple syrup producers are changing their tapping schedules to counter warmer winters that shorten the freeze-thaw cycle, using new tools at farms in Clark County. Researchers warn (by the end of the century, production may nearly vanish) if climate change continues to shift the season. Courier & Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Crews are in the final phase of repairing the Riverside Drive sinkhole after a year of construction, and utility officials expect all lanes to reopen in a few weeks once a new stormwater system (installed by Evansville Water and Sewer Utility) is complete. 44 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Deaconess officials reported flu cases doubled over the past week — urging residents to use good hand hygiene, cover coughs, and get a flu shot to help stop the spread in Evansville. 14 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Seven Evansville-area high school alums are starting their pro baseball careers in MLB + Minor League levels as spring training moves early ahead of the World Baseball Classic. Their team assignments will be finalized later this season. Courier & Press
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Ohio Valley Conference Basketball Tournament
12:30 PM — Ford Center — Ticket prices vary — Witness a thrilling showdown as the Aces take on the Salukis in this exciting basketball tournament.
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Annual Open House and Boat Sale
Saturday March 14th 8-5 & Sunday March 15th 11-4 Boat & Accessory Discounts, Factory Rebates, Door Prizes, Refreshments, Coast Guard Auxiliary
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Huntsville Havoc vs Evansville Thunderbolts
3-4 p.m. — Ford Center — Watch the Huntsville Havoc take on the Evansville Thunderbolts live on FloHockey with streaming options available.
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Western Illinois Leathernecks vs. Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles Baseball
1-2 p.m. — USI Baseball Field — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrill of college baseball as the Leathernecks take on the Screaming Eagles.
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