Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of March.
Good morning, Evansville.
Evansville police opened a death investigation on Sunday after they discovered a young woman's body in a wooded area of Howell Wetlands at around 10:30 a.m. when officers responded to a medical emergency on the city's southwest side.
Marcie Doty, an Evansville operations manager accused of wire fraud for stealing over $1.8 million from her employer, was sentenced on Monday to five years in prison+ she will serve three years of supervised release and pay $2,517,343.05 in restitution.
Deputies arrested 22-year-old Jacob Austin Hille after AI-powered cameras linked him to a drive-by shooting on Sunday morning when he fired a high-caliber rifle at a woman's home on Wyoming Avenue—no one was injured even though a bullet lodged in the wall, and he now faces an attempted murder charge.
An Evansville woman, Marcie Jean Doty, 47, was sentenced to five years in federal prison and three years of supervised release and ordered to repay over $2.5 million for wire fraud and tax crimes at a property management company between 2017 and 2022—officials stated she concealed her actions with falsified records.
Drivers in Evansville will learn about the new reduced conflict intersection at U.S. 41 and Washington Avenue during an event at Bosse High School from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday — INDOT said the intersection is expected to open at the end of the month.
Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry will host the city’s first Youth Success Symposium on March 20th at Ivy Tech, where students, teachers, and parents will gather for a family dinner starting at 4:30 p.m. The event will include discussions and activities to shape a brighter future for young people and will offer raffle prizes at 7:00 p.m.
All westbound lanes of the Lloyd Expressway near Stockwell Road closed for about 20 minutes on Monday evening as workers removed overhead signs.
The short shutdown is part of ongoing improvements that will reconfigure the left turn at Stockwell Road—and work will continue until at least 2028.
City officials provided residents with cleanup instructions after the EF-2 tornado hit Oakland City late Friday night into early Saturday morning—residents were asked to place debris between the sidewalk and street until dumpers for tree limbs and trash arrived later that day or by Tuesday.
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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