Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of March.
Good morning, Evansville.
Scrabble fans in Evansville can join the 3rd annual Help The Community Scrabble Tournament on May 17 at the Owls Home (2427 Sherman Street) from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Teams of one to three players will compete in competitive and fun divisions and can earn T-shirts, trophies, dinner tickets, and medals while supporting the Vanderburgh Humane Society and Aurora.
Evansville police said a residential fire at the 200 block of South St. James Boulevard around 6:30 p.m. killed one person and crews put the blaze out within 20 minutes—detectives later secured the scene.
An Evansville man, Michael McGuire—charged with four counts of child molesting and two counts of sexual misconduct with a minor—accepted a plea agreement in Vanderburgh Circuit Court and will be sentenced on April 30 at 9 a.m.
An Evansville man was arrested on Thursday and charged with meth dealing after a DNA test linked a bag holding nearly 2 pounds of the drug to him—he is now held on a $20,000 bond.
Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office Deputy Craig Carroll saved a man's life during a USI women's basketball game on March 23 by intubating him and using an AED — his quick actions helped the patient regain his pulse before being taken to a local hospital.
Last weekend, Deputy Craig Carroll jumped into action at a USI women’s basketball game when a man lost consciousness—he intubated the patient and used an AED to restore his pulse before the patient was taken to the hospital.
He was honored at the USI game on Thursday night for his life-saving actions and certified emergency medical training.
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.
World Ballet Company - The Great Gatsby
7-8:30 p.m. — Old National Events Plaza — Tickets required — Experience the glitz and glamour of the Roaring Twenties through a captivating ballet rendition of The Great Gatsby.
Ralph Shayne • SPEAK: An Explorative Lecture Series
7-8 p.m. — Victory Theatre — Free entry — Engage with innovative ideas in an educational lecture featuring Ralph Shayne.
Love Our City: Festival of Nations
5-8 p.m. — Old National Events Plaza — Free entry — Join teams to uplift the community through volunteering opportunities such as clean-ups and home projects for the elderly.
Innovate WithIN Pitch Competition
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Old National Bank — Free entry — Experience the creativity of young entrepreneurs as they pitch innovative business ideas.
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