Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 16th of March.
Good morning, Evansville.
On Friday, Evansville police arrested Curtis Esters—previously sentenced to 10 years for drug dealing—for meth dealing after a controlled buy yielded hundreds of grams from a home along East Riverside Drive and arrested his wife Antrea for maintaining a common nuisance after an investigation that began in September 2024.
On Saturday morning, the National Weather Service confirmed that three EF-2 tornadoes touched down across Gibson and Pike counties—two in Gibson County near Oakland City and west of Somerville and one in Pike County at Algiers—raising concerns for local safety.
Indiana high school basketball regionals are in progress today — teams compete in Class 4A, 3A, 2A, and A contests while pairings for semistate will be revealed at 3 p.m. on IHSAAtv.org.
On Saturday at Memorial Gymnasium, Princeton beat Jennings County 61-48 to win the Class 3A regional title and advance to the IHSAA semi-state round—Forest Park also advanced with a 56-53 win over South Ripley in a close Class 2A final.
Davy Knowles Live Performance at Mojo's BoneYard
Davy Knowles will perform live at Mojo's BoneYard Sports Bar & Grille in Evansville.
NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Championship - Session 1
Experience the excitement of NCAA Division II Men's Basketball as teams compete during the championship session at the Ford Center.
NCAA Division II Men's Basketball - Session 3
1-5 p.m. | Ford Center | Ticket prices vary | Experience the excitement of NCAA Division II basketball action live from Evansville's Ford Center.
NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Championship - Session 4
The NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Championship Session 4 will take place at the Ford Center in Evansville, showcasing a competitive afternoon of basketball.
Peoria Rivermen vs. Evansville Thunderbolts
3:00 - 5:30 p.m. — Ford Center — Check event page for ticket prices — Celebrate Sunday Funday with exciting hockey action as the Thunderbolts take on the Rivermen.
BROWN'S All Peddlers Flea Market
5-9 p.m. — McCuthan Trace Subdivision — Free entry — Discover a variety of vendors at this beloved returning flea market experience.
Birmingham Bulls vs. Evansville Thunderbolts
7-11 p.m. — Ford Center — Cost varies — Wear your cowboy boots and flannels to show off your country side at this exciting hockey match.
Dueling Pianos Night at Warehouse 410
8-11:30 p.m. — Warehouse 410 — 21+ event — Experience a high-energy night of music and comedy featuring electrifying dueling pianos.
MD Wildcat 5K Run/Walk
7-9 p.m. — Garvin Park — Entry fee varies — Participate in a community run/walk to support the Mater Dei Marching Band.
Wolfe's Collector Car & Memorabilia Sale
9 a.m. — Wolfe's Auto Auction — $20 weekend pass (children free) — Celebrate classic cars and collectibles with auctions, food, and community spirit.
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