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Evansville
Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Good morning, Evansville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ CenterPoint Energy hosted its spring-summer Community Connect event on Wednesday in Evansville, where customers got answers about bills, meter monitoring, and rate questions; further events will take place at local venues (YMCA in April, Dream Center in May, and Boys and Girls Club in July). 14 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The University of Southern Indiana will conclude its four-day SpringFest with a live concert by The Driver Era on Saturday, April 11 at Liberty Arena — doors open at 6 p.m. and the band performs at 8 p.m.; tickets cost $30 for the public while students attend for free. 44 News
- ➤ USI Theatre is staging Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B, a student-led feminist reimagining of the iconic detective pair. The play runs March 26–29 at the Mallette Studio Theatre with shows at 7 p.m. and a 2 p.m. matinee on March 29 — tickets cost $5. Courier & Press
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ CenterPoint submitted its phase two rate hike filing with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, which could raise average residential bills by about $6.86 per month (with heavier usage facing increases up to $18.50) if approved. Courier & Press
- ➤ The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported that for the second week, Midwest regular fuel prices dropped with Monday’s average at $2.79, down from $2.68 last week, and it remains roughly 7% below the national price. Courier & Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission announced that bars & restaurants may serve alcohol until 4 a.m. on March 8 to make up for the lost hour from daylight saving time. Sales in liquor, grocery & convenience stores will remain unchanged. Courier & Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ IHSAA boys basketball sectional openers saw Boonville advance to the Class 3A semifinal with a 39-36 overtime win over Mount Vernon on Tuesday, Mar. 3 while Bosse and Jasper also posted wins against Central and Gibson Southern. Boonville will play Heritage Hills in the semifinals Friday. Courier & Press
- ➤ CBS Sports and TNT Sports announced an NCAA commentator roster featuring Evansville native Brandon Gaudin and Bruce Pearl — a local sports figure with deep roots. The tournament kicks off with the First Four on Mar. 17-18, with semifinals on April 4 and the championship on April 6. 44 News
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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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Robert Burns Supper
6-9 p.m. — Hadi Shrine Banquet Hall — Cost not specified — Celebrate Scotland’s beloved poet with poetry, whisky, and good company.
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